Candida is a type of yeast that naturally lives in the body — especially in the mouth, gut, skin, and vaginal tract. In small amounts, it’s harmless. In fact, a balanced microbiome keeps Candida under control so it never causes issues. But when the gut environment becomes disrupted, Candida can multiply rapidly, leading to what many people refer to as Candida overgrowth  or candidiasis . This imbalance can create a wide range of symptoms, from digestive discomfort to fatigue,