I just came across this product on this blog that belongs to a renowned Functional GP, and since I have big troubles with my gut, this caught my attention. Anyone who has heard of it and/or tried it?
A rough translation made by Google and me
A rough translation made by Google and me
FriskSomEnFisk.no said:Saccharomyces boulardii is a yeast that is considered to have health-promoting effects. It can help against antibiotic associated diarrhea, irritable bowel syndrome and traveler's diarrhea. It can thus help when you are going on vacation or need to take antibiotics. This fungus works in several ways:
(1) Excrete enzymes that break down toxins from bacteria in the gut. The toxins are therefore made harmless and does not get to damage the intestine.
(2) Binds to bad bacteria. The bacteria can thus not attach to the intestinal wall, and is excreted with the feces. This may prevent intestinal infection with harmful bacteria such as Salmonella and E-coli.
(3) May be anti-inflammatory.
(4) Provides increased secretion of IgA antibodies in intestinal mucosa. These are an important part of the immune system and protects the intestinal barrier.
(5) Prevents the growth of other yeast (e.g.. Candida albicans) in the intestine
In Norway you can get Saccharomyces boulardii on prescription. The preparation is called recose/ Florastor and is manufactured by Biocodex. It seems to be possible to buy prescription free via ebay. It can certainly be purchased from HealthMonthly. Mushrooms have properties that bacteria do not provide, it can be taken simultaneously with antibiotics.