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Saccharomyces boulardii
Probiotics and antibiotic associated diarrhea:
Saccharomyces boulardii and antibiotic associated diarrhea: Researchers analyzed 5 randomized clinical trials (n=1076) of Saccharomyces boulardii (S boulardii) and found a significantly protective effect for antibiotic-associated diarrhea (AAD). Compared with placebo, S boulardii was associated with a 57% risk reduction in AAD. (2)
A review of double-blind trials: Probiotics such as saccharomyces boulardii and lactobacillus may have a protective effect against antibiotic-associated diarrhea (AAD) and clostridium difficile colitis caused by bacteria in the gut. A review of the literature found 3 randomized, double-blind, controlled clinical trials that report beneficial effects of S boulardii in AAD. Two separate double-blind controlled studies showed the benefits of Lactobacillus acidophilus and bulgaricus. Some other studies, not double-blind, report beneficial effect of Lactobacillus rhamnosus GG, Bifidobacterium longum and Enterococcus faecium SF68. (3)
