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Vaginitis
Jang-Hyuk Choi, KMD
Medically Reviewed
동제당한의원·Jang-Hyuk Choi, KMDHead Doctor
#Food / Triggers

Q Are there foods that are bad for vaginitis?

A Sugar, refined carbohydrates, and alcohol promote Candida overgrowth. Spicy, irritating foods also worsen damp-heat in the lower jiao.

Detailed Answer

Foods that worsen vaginitis

  • Sugar, sweet drinks, and white flour — Serve as food for Candida, triggering overgrowth.
  • Alcohol — Impairs liver function and hinders the elimination of damp-heat.
  • Spicy, greasy foods — Aggravate heat patterns in the lower jiao.
  • Processed foods and artificial additives — Disrupt the gut environment, leading to weakened immunity.

Recommended foods

Consistently eat foods that support the growth of lactobacilli, such as fermented foods (unsweetened yogurt, kimchi), green and yellow vegetables, and tofu and legumes.

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