S. Boulardii, in our opinion, is the king of many strains.⁠
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The benefits of using this strain for our gut health ranges from mild symptoms such as diarrhea to helping more significant problems such as leaky gut and GI infections.⁠
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1️⃣ Used for treating & preventing Diarrhea, acne, and digestive tract infections ⁠
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www.webmd.com/vitamins/ai/ingredientmono-332/saccharomyces-boulardii⁠
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2️⃣ According to clinical and preclinical studies, S. boulardii can upregulate brush border enzyme production. This includes stimulating DAO production, the enzyme involved in histamine degradation ⁠
- https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/full/10.1177/1179552217752679⁠
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3️⃣ Parasite clearing in Blastocystis infection⁠
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https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/20922415/⁠
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4️⃣ Research found that S. Boulardii displayed anti-Candida properties such as:⁠
✔️ Secretes caprylic acid, an antifungal substance effective against Candida strains⁠
✔️ Shown to inhibit population of Candida ⁠
✔️ Reduce the risk of Candida translocating in the digestive tract⁠
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https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/29725956/⁠
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7711718/⁠
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5️⃣ Prevent C. Diff⁠
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https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/29725956/⁠
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6️⃣ Reduce side effects of H Pylori such as nausea, abdominal discomfort, & diarrhea⁠
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www.priobioticadvisor.com/advisor/helicobacter+pylori+infection+in+Adults/conditions⁠
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7️⃣ Secretes compounds that neutralize LPS and protect the mucosal barrier⁠
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https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/full/10.1177/1179552217752679⁠
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This strain is found in probiotics.