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Theodoros Kelesidis1, Charalabos Pothoulakis.
Abstract
Several clinical trials and experimental studies strongly suggest a place for Saccharomyces boulardii as a biotherapeutic agent for the prevention and treatment of several gastrointestinal diseases. S. boulardii mediates responses resembling the protective effects of the normal healthy gut flora. The multiple mechanisms of action of S. boulardii and its properties may explain its efficacy and beneficial effects in acute and chronic gastrointestinal diseases that have been confirmed by clinical trials. Caution should be taken in patients with risk factors for adverse events. This review discusses the evidence for efficacy and safety of S. boulardii as a probiotic for the prevention and therapy of gastrointestinal disorders in humans.Entities:
Keywords: Saccharomyces boulardii; efficacy; gastrointestinal disorders; probiotic; safety
Year: 2012 PMID: 22423260 PMCID: PMC3296087 DOI: 10.1177/1756283X11428502
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Therap Adv Gastroenterol ISSN: 1756-283X Impact factor: 4.802