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What are the main causes of yeast overgrowth in the body?

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What are the main causes of yeast overgrowth in the body?

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The main causes of yeast overgrowth in the gut include taking certain antibiotics and medications, and a diet high in alcohol, sugar and carbs. Watch functional medicine specialist Amy Myers, MD, explain what causes yeast overgrowth in the body.

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