Saccharomyces boulardii

Description

NPN:80043247

Item Code: 7900

Quantity: 60 Capsules

Description: Consider balancing of intestinal microflora.

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Saccharomyces bouldarii Administration may change gut microbiota..

Indications: S. boulardii has proven particularly beneficial for balancing the intestinal microbiology. It functions in the modulation of both innate immunity by activating the complement system and adaptive immunity by boosting the intestinal secretion of IgA. Additionally S. boulardii sureties “soluble factors” demonstrated to reduce inflammation win a reduction of the production of NF-KappaB and mitogen-activated protein kinase and to block the expression of inflammatory cytokines, particularly IL-8 which is secreted during E. coli infection. It also enhances the secretion of mucosal immune factors which protect against enteric pathogens and in dendritic immune cells it increases IL-10, which limits unspecific immune response by down regulating Th-1 response.

Orally, Saccharomyces boulardii is used for treating and preventing diarrhea, including infectious types such as rotaviral diarrhea in children, diarrhea caused by bacterial overgrowth in adults, traveler’s diarrhea, and diarrhea associated with enteral tube feedings. It is also used orally to prevent and treat antibiotic associated diarrhea. Saccharomyces boulardii is also used orally and may support general digestion problems, irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), inflammatory bowel syndrome (IBD, Crohn’s disease, ulcerative colitis), Lyme disease, relapsing Clostridium difficile colitis, and bacterial overgrowth in short bowel syndrome. It is also used orally and may support lactoseintolerance, urinary tract infections (UTIs), vaginal and Candida-related (yeast) infections, high cholesterol levels, hives, fever blisters, canker sores, and adolescent acne.

Ingredients: Each capsule of Saccharomyces boulardii contains a minimum of 4 billion organisms at time of manufacture.

Dosage: See product Label.

Safety: This product is Gluten and Dairy Free.

Saccharomyces boulardii is a fungus. Specifically, it is a type of single-celled yeast that is genetically very similar to the common brewer’s and baker’s yeast, Saccharomyces cerevisiae. [1, 2, 3, 4]

Despite being a fungus, it is widely used as a probiotic supplement to help support gut health and manage various types of diarrhea (like antibiotic-associated or traveler’s diarrhea). Because it is a yeast, it offers a few unique properties: [1, 2, 3]

• Antibiotic Resistance: Unlike bacterial probiotics, S. boulardii is not killed by antibiotics, meaning it can be taken at the same time as prescribed antibiotic medications. [1, 2]
• Temporary Visitor: It does not permanently colonize your digestive tract. Instead, it passes through the gut to support your microbiome and fight off harmful microbes before naturally leaving the body. [1, 2]
• Antifungal Interactions: Because it is a fungus, taking it alongside antifungal medications can neutralize its probiotic benefits. [1]

You can find more details about its digestive benefits and dietary supplements on WebMD’s Guide or Health.com. [1, 2]