Saccharomyces boulardii: an effective probiotic yeast with multiple gastrointestinal benefits, including the management of childhood diarrhoea

Saccharomyces boulardii (SB) is a probiotic yeast with impressive gastrointestinal (GIT) benefits. It has been extensively tested in clinical and preclinical trials and shown to be beneficial in reducing inflammatory and infectious GIT disease states, while normalising and restoring microbiota levels after antibiotic use. Its specific effect in reducing diarrhoea, especially in children makes it an important first-line supplement for the therapeutic management of this – and other - GIT conditions.^1-7