According to the CDC and WHO, the fungal superbug Candida auris is an urgent health threat in the US and worldwide. This newly identified fungus poses several challenges:
1. Unlike superficial fungal infections such as athlete's foot and vaginal yeast infection, C. auris can cause bloodstream infections, with a mortality rate of 30-60%.
2. C. auris targets patients with weakened immune systems, especially those in hospitals and nursing homes.
3. The fungus can spread in these environments from surfaces and colonize people's skin without causing an infection. The fungus can then be transmitted to others through contact, making personal hygiene and protection crucial to prevent fungal spread.
4. C. auris is becoming multidrug resistant, and current antifungal drugs are not effective against it. New drugs are not yet available.
About two decades ago, a former Ph.D. student at Rutgers University, Dr. Chunlin Wang, discovered the antifungal properties of Palmitoleic acid. Although effective against powdery mildew and other fungal pathogens, the discovery was not economically feasible for crop disease control. However, in light of the COVID pandemic, Dr. Wang revisited the topic and found that palmitoleic acid can also be a potential treatment for human fungal diseases, including C. auris. He discovered that palmitoleic acid can inhibit the growth of all C. auris strains, including drug-resistant ones. This discovery has significant implications for the treatment of fungal infections in humans.
1. Unlike superficial fungal infections such as athlete's foot and vaginal yeast infection, C. auris can cause bloodstream infections, with a mortality rate of 30-60%.
2. C. auris targets patients with weakened immune systems, especially those in hospitals and nursing homes.
3. The fungus can spread in these environments from surfaces and colonize people's skin without causing an infection. The fungus can then be transmitted to others through contact, making personal hygiene and protection crucial to prevent fungal spread.
4. C. auris is becoming multidrug resistant, and current antifungal drugs are not effective against it. New drugs are not yet available.
About two decades ago, a former Ph.D. student at Rutgers University, Dr. Chunlin Wang, discovered the antifungal properties of Palmitoleic acid. Although effective against powdery mildew and other fungal pathogens, the discovery was not economically feasible for crop disease control. However, in light of the COVID pandemic, Dr. Wang revisited the topic and found that palmitoleic acid can also be a potential treatment for human fungal diseases, including C. auris. He discovered that palmitoleic acid can inhibit the growth of all C. auris strains, including drug-resistant ones. This discovery has significant implications for the treatment of fungal infections in humans.
What is palmitoleic acid?
Palmitoleic acid is a monounsaturated fatty acid with one double bond at the omega-7 position, making it an omega-7 fatty acid. It has been utilized for weight management dietary supplement and skin care for decades.
Although palmitoleic acid can be found in small amounts in plants, animals, fish, and microbes, only a handful of species such as macadamia nuts, sea buckthorn, and some fish, like sardines, contain significant quantities of this fatty acid. Our palmitoleic acid is obtained from sea buckthorn oil and macadamia nut oil, which undergo numerous purification steps to achieve maximum purity.
Scientists have long been puzzled by the relatively large amounts of palmitoleic acid found in mother's milk, which is crucial for infant development. The antifungal and antimicrobial activity against pathogens may be the reason for this.
However, the antifungal properties of palmitoleic acid may be significantly decreased by the existence of other fatty acids, and the exact reason for this is not completely comprehended. It is hypothesized that other fatty acids may contend for the active enzyme binding sites on the fungal cells, diminishing the potency of palmitoleic acid. To ensure the maximum purity and fungicidal efficacy of our palmitoleic acid component, we employ cutting-edge purification technology.
Palmitoleic acid is a monounsaturated fatty acid with one double bond at the omega-7 position, making it an omega-7 fatty acid. It has been utilized for weight management dietary supplement and skin care for decades.
Although palmitoleic acid can be found in small amounts in plants, animals, fish, and microbes, only a handful of species such as macadamia nuts, sea buckthorn, and some fish, like sardines, contain significant quantities of this fatty acid. Our palmitoleic acid is obtained from sea buckthorn oil and macadamia nut oil, which undergo numerous purification steps to achieve maximum purity.
Scientists have long been puzzled by the relatively large amounts of palmitoleic acid found in mother's milk, which is crucial for infant development. The antifungal and antimicrobial activity against pathogens may be the reason for this.
However, the antifungal properties of palmitoleic acid may be significantly decreased by the existence of other fatty acids, and the exact reason for this is not completely comprehended. It is hypothesized that other fatty acids may contend for the active enzyme binding sites on the fungal cells, diminishing the potency of palmitoleic acid. To ensure the maximum purity and fungicidal efficacy of our palmitoleic acid component, we employ cutting-edge purification technology.
Our team has created the Candidan®
Erase Spray to effectively manage the spread of C. auris in hospital and long term care settings, while also preventing pathogen transmission to immune-compromised individuals.
This alcohol-based sanitizer stands out due to its prolonged killing and protective effects, surpassing those of traditional sanitizers. Upon application to skin and contact surfaces, ethyl alcohol swiftly eliminates germs, including bacteria, fungi, and viruses. Once the alcohol evaporates, the remaining components create a thin barrier that is infused with palmitoleic acid, effectively exterminating C. auris and other fungal cells on contact.
Candidan® Erase Spray is specifically designed to defend the skin against pathogen intrusion and colonization, while simultaneously nourishing and protecting it. Our formulation includes the best moisturizing ingredients nature has to offer, such as hyaluronic acid and beta-glucan. Beta-glucan has been shown to restore skin damage and maintain the integrity of the skin barrier. If the skin is cracked or damaged, C. auris can penetrate it and infiltrate the bloodstream.
This alcohol-based sanitizer stands out due to its prolonged killing and protective effects, surpassing those of traditional sanitizers. Upon application to skin and contact surfaces, ethyl alcohol swiftly eliminates germs, including bacteria, fungi, and viruses. Once the alcohol evaporates, the remaining components create a thin barrier that is infused with palmitoleic acid, effectively exterminating C. auris and other fungal cells on contact.
Candidan® Erase Spray is specifically designed to defend the skin against pathogen intrusion and colonization, while simultaneously nourishing and protecting it. Our formulation includes the best moisturizing ingredients nature has to offer, such as hyaluronic acid and beta-glucan. Beta-glucan has been shown to restore skin damage and maintain the integrity of the skin barrier. If the skin is cracked or damaged, C. auris can penetrate it and infiltrate the bloodstream.
An independent study has demonstrated that palmitoleic acid is effective in eradicating all four major fungal species that cause candidal vulvovaginitis, also known as vulvovaginal candidiasis. These fungal species include Candida albicans, C. glabrata, C. tropicalis, and C. parapsilosis.
Symptoms of vaginal yeast infection caused by Candida include vaginal itching, burning, pain during urination, and abnormal vaginal discharge. Although common antifungal medication can treat this infection, individuals with compromised or dysregulated immune systems may experience recurrent infections. Prolonged and frequent use of antifungal medication may also lead to drug resistance.
Candidan® Cleanse provides natural alternatives (as suppositories and topical application serum) to manage recurrent and resistant candidiasis.
Symptoms of vaginal yeast infection caused by Candida include vaginal itching, burning, pain during urination, and abnormal vaginal discharge. Although common antifungal medication can treat this infection, individuals with compromised or dysregulated immune systems may experience recurrent infections. Prolonged and frequent use of antifungal medication may also lead to drug resistance.
Candidan® Cleanse provides natural alternatives (as suppositories and topical application serum) to manage recurrent and resistant candidiasis.
Got an itching problem? We have a solution for you: Candidan® AF.
Athlete's foot, ringworm, jock itch, and nail fungus are caused by three major fungi species: Trichophyton rubrum, Epidermophyton floccosum, and Microsporum canis . According to an independent study, palmitoleic acid can eliminate all these fungi at extreme low concentrations.
If you have tried various antifungals including over-the-counter products and natural remedies for any of these conditions without success, we recommend trying our product, Candidan® AF. You will be amazed by the results it provides.
Athlete's foot, ringworm, jock itch, and nail fungus are caused by three major fungi species: Trichophyton rubrum, Epidermophyton floccosum, and Microsporum canis . According to an independent study, palmitoleic acid can eliminate all these fungi at extreme low concentrations.
If you have tried various antifungals including over-the-counter products and natural remedies for any of these conditions without success, we recommend trying our product, Candidan® AF. You will be amazed by the results it provides.
