I was on a strict candida diet for two weeks prior to using this and trying to fight candida with other herbs and vitamins which was complicated and difficult at times. When I started on this product I could feel how much more effective it was. I still continued to stick to the candida diet while using this product to increase its effectiveness. It can be very difficult and expensive trying to battle candida. That is why I recommend this product as using this formula is a simple, inexpensive and effective way to overcome candida and feel fantastic as a result.