Saccharomyces Boulardii | 5 Billion CFU Probiotic
Support your digestive resilience with a unique and powerful probiotic. NOW® Saccharomyces Boulardii is a beneficial probiotic yeast that survives stomach acid to colonize the intestinal tract. It’s a clinically researched, targeted formula designed to help maintain a healthy gut flora balance and support your digestive system, especially during times of travel or temporary disruption.*
A Different Kind of Probiotic
Unlike bacterial probiotics, *Saccharomyces boulardii* is a beneficial yeast. This gives it a key advantage: it is naturally resistant to stomach acid and is not affected by antibiotics. This allows it to reach your intestines intact and work effectively to promote a healthy internal environment, helping to encourage the growth of your own beneficial gut flora.
Targeted Support for Gut Balance & Travel
This powerful probiotic is ideal for specific situations where your gut’s balance might be challenged.
- Supports Gut Flora Balance: Helps to encourage a healthy balance of intestinal bacteria, which is the foundation of digestive wellness.*
- Aids with Occasional Diarrhea: Has been shown in clinical studies to support proper gastrointestinal function during temporary disruptions to your normal flora, such as occasional diarrhea.*
- Useful When Traveling: An excellent travel companion to help support a balanced intestinal response to new and unfamiliar foods and environments.*
The NOW® Standard: Quality You Can Trust Since 1968
✓ GMP Quality Assured: Our NPA A-rated GMP certification means that every aspect of the NOW manufacturing process has been examined, including our laboratory and testing methods, for stability, potency, and purity.
✓ Clean & Allergen-Friendly: Our vegetarian capsules are Non-GMO, Kosher, and made without wheat, gluten, soy, corn, milk, egg, fish, or shellfish ingredients.
✓ Family Owned for Over 50 Years: We are a family-owned and operated company that has been a trusted leader in the natural products industry for generations.
✓ Learn More From the Experts: Understand the science behind this unique probiotic. Read this information on Saccharomyces boulardii from Mount Sinai’s Health Library.
How to Use for Best Results
For adults, take 1-2 capsules 2 to 3 times daily between meals as needed. This product is stable at room temperature. May be refrigerated after opening to preserve freshness and potency.
Important Safety Information
Consult your physician before use if you are pregnant, nursing, taking medication (especially immune-suppressing drugs), or have a medical condition (especially if your immune system is compromised). Keep out of reach of children.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
- How is a yeast probiotic different from a bacterial one?
- As a beneficial yeast, *Saccharomyces boulardii* is not harmed by antibiotics, so it can be taken alongside them to support gut health. It also has a unique way of interacting with the gut lining and promoting a healthy environment for your own good bacteria to grow.
- Why is this recommended for travel?
- Travel often exposes our digestive systems to new foods, water, and environments, which can disrupt our normal gut flora and lead to “traveler’s diarrhea.” *Saccharomyces boulardii* is clinically researched for its ability to support digestive health in these specific situations.
- Do I need to refrigerate this product?
- This product is stable at room temperature. However, refrigeration after opening can help to further preserve the freshness and potency of the live probiotic organisms throughout the product’s shelf life.
*Disclaimer: These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.
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