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Medically Reviewed <\/strong>by:<\/strong><\/g> Chris Duncombe, M.D.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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.\u00a0boulardii\u00a0and pronounced SAK-a-roe-MYE-sees-boo-LAR-dee, is a yeast found naturally in tropical plants.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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What is Saccharomyces Boulardii?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Saccharomyces boulardii is sometimes used as a probiotic, and can be found in probiotic supplements, with the purpose of improving the overall health of the human intestinal tract. It also serves to provide protection to the intestinal walls by adhering to them, and blocking out harmful bacteria. Particularly proven to be found effective is S. boulardii.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Studies have shown that saccharomyces<\/g> boulardii<\/g> has probiotic properties and that “recent data has opened the door for new therapeutic uses of this yeast as an \u2018immunobiotic'”, a term proposed to define microbial strains which may promote immune system health from within the gut, improving overall<\/g> health of the body.[39]<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Discovery<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Saccharomyces Boulardii was originally discovered in 1923 by French microbiologist Henri Boulard. Boulard was working in Indochina when he observed that locals consumed tea made with the tropical fruits lychee and mangosteen to ward off diarrhea caused by disease<\/g>. Boulard was able to isolate the yeast strain saccharomyces from these fruits and named the strain of probiotic after himself, saccharomyces<\/g> boulardii, or S. boulardii.<\/em>[41]<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Following the discovery of S. boulardii<\/g>, <\/em>European scientists went to work studying its properties and found evidence that it could be useful in combating pathogenic organisms.[41] A plethora of studies are still being carried out to this day on saccharomyces<\/g> boulardii<\/g> and its health effects. There is still much to learn about this probiotic but there is evidence of its health benefits and very minimal side effects.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Where is it Found?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Saccharomyces boulardii<\/g> is a strain of Saccharomyces cerevisiae (Bakers yeast). Saccharomyces boulardii<\/g> can be found in supplements, sauerkraut, kimchi, sour pickles, kombucha, sour dough<\/g> bread, yogurt, and more. You can also find it in supplement drinks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Saccharomyces Boulardii Medical Effects On The Human Body<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Treatment of Antibiotic-Associated Diarrhea<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Various studies have found saccharomyces<\/g> boulardii to be effective in the treatment of diarrhea. An analysis of 21 randomized trials among almost 4800 participants confirmed that saccharomyces<\/g> boulardii is effective for reducing antibiotic associated<\/g> and traveler’s diarrhea.[7][15][16]<\/p>\n\n\n\n