What does Saccharomyces boulardii do?
Saccharomyces boulardii lyo has been used as a probiotic, or “friendly bacteria,” to prevent the growth of harmful bacteria in the stomach and intestines. Saccharomyces boulardii lyo is likely effective in alternative medicine as an aid in preventing diarrhea caused by taking antibiotics, or by using a feeding tube.
Can you take Saccharomyces boulardii daily?
Dosing. In adults, Saccharomyces boulardii has most often been taken by mouth in doses of 500-1000 mg (about 10-20 billion colony-forming units) daily for 4 weeks. In children, Saccharomyces boulardii has most often been taken by mouth in doses of 250-500 mg (about 5-10 billion colony-forming units) for up to 4 weeks.
How much S. boulardii should I take?
In adults, Saccharomyces boulardii has most often been taken by mouth in doses of 500-1000 mg (about 10-20 billion colony-forming units) daily for 4 weeks. In children, Saccharomyces boulardii has most often been taken by mouth in doses of 250-500 mg (about 5-10 billion colony-forming units) for up to 4 weeks.
Does Saccharomyces boulardii help IBS?
The probiotic yeast Saccharomyces boulardii has also been investigated for the treatment of diarrhea-predominant IBS. However, while one study found it improved bowel habits and decreased inflammation, another found no improvements (27, 28 ).
Can Saccharomyces boulardii be taken long term?
Saccharomyces boulardii is LIKELY SAFE for most adults when taken by mouth for up to 15 months. It can cause gas in some people. Rarely, it might cause fungal infections that can spread through the bloodstream to the entire body (fungemia).
Can you overdose on S boulardii?
Overdosing – can you take too many probiotics? There is absolutely no harm in taking probiotics in the long term, and there is generally no harm in increasing one’s dose of a probiotic supplement if you feel the need.