Saccharomyces boulardii is a yeast, which is a type of fungus. Saccharomyces boulardii was previously identified as a unique species of yeast, but is now believed to be a strain of Saccharomyces cerevisiae (baker’s yeast). Saccharomyces boulardii is used as medicine.
Saccharomyces boulardii is used for treating and preventing diarrhea, including infectious types such as rotaviral diarrhea in children, diarrhea caused by gastrointestinal (GI) take-over (overgrowth) by “bad” bacteria in adults, traveler’s diarrhea, and diarrhea associated with tube feedings. It is also used to prevent and treat diarrhea caused by the use of antibiotics.
Saccharomyces boulardii is also used for general digestion problems, irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), inflammatory bowel syndrome (IBD, Crohn’s disease, ulcerative colitis), Lyme disease, a bowel disorder called relapsing Clostridium difficile colitis, and bacterial overgrowth in short bowel syndrome.
Likely Effective for…
Diarrhea associated with antibiotics. Most research shows that taking Saccharomyces boulardii can prevent diarrhea caused by taking antibiotics.
Diarrhea. Most research shows that Saccharomyces boulardii can prevent diarrhea in people with feeding tubes. It also appears to help treat diarrhea in infants and children.
- Category
- Probiotics
- Availability
- In stock
Active ingredient(s): Probiotic (1g)
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