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Medically Reviewed by: Chris Duncombe, M.D. Probiotics are made of microorganisms like yeast or bacteria and they aim to promote overall health by improving digestion. Saccharomyces boulardii, also referred to as S. boulardii and pronounced SAK-a-roe-MYE-sees-boo-LAR-dee, is a yeast found naturally in tropical plants. What is Saccharomyces Boulardii? Saccharomyces boulardii is sometimes used as a probiotic, and … Read more
How do probiotic yogurts measure up against probiotic capsules? Yogurt probiotics were the original source of probiotics to be studied scientifically. It was the finding that the probiotics within yogurt were associated with improved digestive function, nutrient uptake, and weight loss which led to the commercialization of probiotic yogurts and supplements we see today. But … Read more
Taking multivitamins can be beneficial. Even if you think you’re getting all the necessary vitamins and nutrients through your diet, you could be missing some. Most Americans fail to meet dietary recommendations for many reasons, including strict dieting, less-than-healthy food choices, and more. Taking a once-daily multivitamin is an easy way to fill in small … Read more
Digestive enzymes have been used to address health problems varying from indigestion to chronic pancreatitis and even cystic fibrosis. Supplementing your gut’s natural digestive enzymes can help certain people who need it. Not only does digestive enzyme supplementation reduce the negative effects of having an unhealthy gut, such as indigestion and food intolerances, but they … Read more
Multivitamins are health supplements that contain a variety of vitamins and minerals, depending on what the manufacturer chooses to include. Some manufacturers produce multivitamin products that contain ingredients other than just vitamins and minerals, as there is no standard as to what constitutes a multivitamin. Certain vitamins and minerals are essential and they have unique … Read more
In essence, there are three factors to pay attention to in your search for the right probiotic supplement: Method of manufacture, CFU count, and the specific culture(s) which address your health needs. Look for a supplement which is ‘manufactured in accordance with cGMP guidelines’. This is one of the few applicable FDA guidelines for nutritional supplements. … Read more