Florastor®
A Probiotic.org Expert Product Review
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Product Overview |
As one
of the most widely used probiotics in
the world, Florastor is also
one of the few that uses live freeze
dried yeast cells instead of a bacteria
species. According to the manufacturer,
the effective ingredient in Florastor®,
Saccharomyces boulardii lyo,
acts as temporary flora to protect the
intestinal tract and keep your
intestines functioning well. Florastor®
is all-natural and works with your body
to allow your healthy micro-flora to
grow, thereby maintaining a digestive
balance. As one of the oldest probiotic
manufacturers, Florastor® has been
successfully researched and tested in
over 90 countries worldwide for over 56
years. Biocodex, the manufacturer of
Florastor, states that the S.
boulardii lyo strain has over a
56-year record of safety for all ages
including infants. Extensive studies in
Europe and the USA support Florastor’s
can be viewed here. |
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Manufacturer |
Biocodex |
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Probiotic Strain(s) |
Saccharomyces boulardii lyo
250mg |
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Colony Forming Units (CFU) |
Approximately 5 Billion per capsule |
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Listed Benefits and Studies |
The
manufacturer states that Saccharomyces
boulardii, is a natural probiotic that
acts as temporary flora and destroys
pathogenic (bad) bacteria, resulting in
the following: decreasing abdominal,
discomfort reducing the number of
stools, improving the consistency of
stools, protecting the intestinal wall,
maintaining intestinal function.
Extensive Studies have been published in
major scientific journals such as JAMA,
The American Journal of
Gastroenterology, Gastroenterology, and
the BMJ with regards to its
Anti-inflammatory Response,
Antimicrobial activity, Enzymatic
Activity, Metabolic Activity,
Antitoxinic activity, and Enhancement of
immune defenses. Visit
our
Saccharomyces boulardii
page for detailed information. |
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Method of Delivery |
No there
are no animal products in Florastor. The
HPMC capsule is a vegetarian capsule
that contains freeze dried
Saccharomyces boulardii lyo. |
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Inactive Ingredients |
2.85 mg
magnesium stearate,
hydroxypropylmethylcellulose, titanium
dioxide. 33 mg of Lactose is included
in each
dose.
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Directions |
Suggested
Use: 1 capsule in the morning, 1 capsule
in the evening. Swallow capsule whole
or mix contents of capsule with water,
apple juice or other noncarbonated
drinks. Capsule contents can also be
added to apple sauce and other soft
foods. |
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Precautions |
No side
effects have been reported except a few
cases of fungemia when administered in
hospitals to patients with central
venous catheters. There are no milk
proteins found in Florastor. However, it
does contain lactose monohydrate in a
very small amount. Many lactose.
According to Florastor, dairy sensitive
patients have reported good results
while taking the product. As with any
product, be sure to consult your health
care professional first. Florastor has
been studied in recurring yeast
infections (Candida) and has shown to be
60-70% effective. The yeast that most
people develop allergies to is
pathogenic yeast. Saccharomyces
boulardii lyo is non-pathogenic
yeast. As with any product, consult your
health care professional before taking
Florastor. |
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Storage |
No need to
refrigerate |
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Shelf Life |
The
manufacturer lists a three year shelf
life for Florastor |
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Place of Manufacture |
Beauvais,
France |
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