Initially, I took the highest recommended dose but now I'm able to take just two a day. When I stop taking Candex, my candida returns, so I highly recommend these enzymes to anyone suffering from candida. They genuinely keep it at bay, whilst containing no nasties. The only reason I've not given Candex a 5-star rating is the unnecessary plastic in the packaging. Given the plastics crisis we are facing, I wish the company would drop the unnecessary plastic wrap and change the lid to metal. I also hope the cotton wool they insist on putting in the jar is made from natural materials.