{"id":26756,"date":"2019-11-19T09:23:26","date_gmt":"2019-11-19T17:23:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/selfhacked.com\/?p=26756"},"modified":"2021-09-20T09:18:19","modified_gmt":"2021-09-20T16:18:19","slug":"s-boulardii","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/selfhacked.com\/blog\/s-boulardii\/","title":{"rendered":"Top 9 Saccharomyces boulardii Health Benefits (S. boulardii)"},"content":{"rendered":"

S. boulardii <\/em>is a commonly recommended probiotic for a number of GI issues, especially diarrhea. This probiotic may also combat bacterial, parasite and fungal infections and support the human immune system. Read on to learn more about the science behind these benefits.<\/p>\n

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What is Saccharomyces boulardii<\/em>?<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n

Saccharomyces boulardii<\/em> is a tropical species of yeast first isolated from lychee and mangosteen<\/a> fruit in 1923. A French scientist (named Boulard, hence the scientific name of S. boulardii<\/em>) first isolated this yeast after observing the natives of Southeast Asia chewing on the skin of lychee and mangosteen in an attempt to ward off cholera.<\/p>\n

S. boulardii <\/em>has been prescribed in the past 30 years for the prevention and treatment of diarrheal diseases caused by bacteria. Evidence suggests that this probiotic may be beneficial for IBD<\/a> and IBS<\/a> patients [R<\/a>].<\/p>\n

Potential Health Benefits<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n

S. boulardii<\/em> probiotics are in a unique position in terms of classification and approval. While they, like other probiotic supplements, are not approved by the FDA for any medical purpose or health claim, the FDA recognizes that doctors may use S. boulardii<\/em> in a clinical setting. As such, special care has been advised when administering S. boulardii <\/em>probiotics to patients who are ill and vulnerable to complications [R<\/a>].<\/p>\n

Talk to your doctor before using probiotics to ensure that you are not at risk for any potential complications.<\/p>\n

Likely Effective For<\/span><\/h3>\n

1) Diarrhea<\/h4>\n

Formula with S. boulardii <\/em>shortened diarrhea duration<\/strong> in infants and allowed quicker weight regain than a standard formula [R<\/a>, R<\/a>].<\/p>\n

S. boulardii <\/em>significantly reduces the frequency and duration of acute diarrhea<\/strong> in children. This probiotic is well-tolerated [R<\/a>, R<\/a>, R<\/a>, R<\/a>, R<\/a>, R<\/a>]. It also often reduces the length of ECU and hospital stay<\/strong> in acute infectious gastroenteritis in children [R<\/a>, R<\/a>].<\/p>\n

S. boulardii <\/em>also decreases the duration and frequency of diarrhea, ameliorates abdominal <\/strong>pain<\/strong><\/a> in adults, and shortens the hospital stay in patients with acute infectious diarrhea [R<\/a>, R<\/a>].<\/p>\n

Some studies report that S. boulardii<\/em> is not effective in preventing the development of antibiotic-associated diarrhea [R<\/a>, R<\/a>, R<\/a>, R<\/a>]. However, many studies do, in fact, show that S. boulardii <\/em>is effective in reducing the risk of antibiotic-associated diarrhea<\/strong> in both children and adults [R<\/a>, R<\/a>, R<\/a>, R<\/a>, R<\/a>, R<\/a>, R<\/a>].<\/p>\n

S<\/em>. boulardii<\/em> was also found to prevent traveler\u2019s diarrhea<\/strong>, particularly in regions such as North Africa and in the Near-east [R<\/a>].<\/p>\n

S. boulardii <\/em>is considered safe to administer to children who have acute diarrhea [R<\/a>].<\/p>\n

Possibly Effective For<\/span><\/h3>\n

2) Gut Health<\/h4>\n

IBS<\/h5>\n

S. boulardii <\/em>improved the cytokine profile, histology, and quality of life<\/strong> of patients with diarrhea dominant irritable bowel syndrome (IBS<\/a>-D) [R<\/a>].<\/p>\n

S. boulardii <\/em>alone or with mesalazine improved<\/strong> IBS<\/strong><\/a>-D symptoms<\/strong> [R<\/a>].<\/p>\n

S. boulardii <\/em>improved quality of life<\/strong> in patients with diarrhea-predominant IBS or mixed-type IBS [R<\/a>].<\/p>\n

One study, however, found no improvement in IBS-D patients after S. boulardii<\/em> treatment [R<\/a>].<\/p>\n