How does yeast affect my weight and add belly fat?
Yeast can contribute pounds of fluid retention in an attempt by the body to dilute the toxins that yeast produces. Over time, tissue toxins and fluid build up which lead to cellulite and weight gain. Belly fat is more than just fat. Yeast causes abdominal bloating that can add an extra 5-7 inches that seems to appear out of nowhere. This can be devastating to someone who is on a diet and trying to lose weight and inches. Have you ever followed a diet yet gained weight? If that diet consisted of carbohydrates and sugar you may very well be growing yeast, which create a toxic build up and fluid retention. Besides bloating and toxic fluid build up, yeast can decrease thyroid function and lead to lowered metabolism, which is a well known cause of weight gain. Some yeast toxins can block hormone receptors and block hormone action. Hypothyroidism and PMS can be the direct result of yeast overgrowth.
