Guest guest Posted January 5, 2006 Report Share Posted January 5, 2006 I have done some research on Saccharomyces boulardii. I bought a bottle which also included MOS. I was conserned about MOS. MOS (Mannon Oligo Saccharomyces) called Saccharymyoces cerevisiae is baker's or brewer's yeast. It is genetically tractable yeast which is closely related to Candida albicans. While it is a common colonizer of mucosal surfaces and considered to be nonpathogenic forimmunocompetent hosts, Saccharomyces may cause infections partucularly in immunocompromised patients. The genus Saccharomyces includes several species, the most wel-known one being Saccharomyces cervisiae. SACCHAROMYCES BOULARDII which is now used in treatment of intestinal disorders, such as antibiotic-associated diarrhea is considered to be SYNONYM for a particular strain of Saccharomyces cervisiae. Overload during Saccharomyces boulardii therapy has also been reported to lead to fungemia, particularly in critically-ill patients. Major risk factors for developng infections in immunosupressed patients due to Saccharomyces are Pneumonia, endocarditis, liver absess, fungemia, and sepsis. Based on this info I decided to stay away from these strains, although I took it for 5 days. Anyone's thoughts are appreciated. Thank you -- Lida Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 5, 2006 Report Share Posted January 5, 2006 Lida Am sorry I had no idea about all of this. Take care Rose Marie > > I have done some research on Saccharomyces boulardii. I bought a > bottle which also included MOS. I was conserned about MOS. MOS > (Mannon Oligo Saccharomyces) called Saccharymyoces cerevisiae is > baker's or brewer's yeast. It is genetically tractable yeast which is > closely related to Candida albicans. While it is a common colonizer > of mucosal surfaces and considered to be nonpathogenic > forimmunocompetent hosts, Saccharomyces may cause infections > partucularly in immunocompromised patients. The genus Saccharomyces > includes several species, the most wel-known one being Saccharomyces > cervisiae. SACCHAROMYCES BOULARDII which is now used in treatment of > intestinal disorders, such as antibiotic-associated diarrhea is > considered to be SYNONYM for a particular strain of Saccharomyces > cervisiae. Overload during Saccharomyces boulardii therapy has also > been reported to lead to fungemia, particularly in critically-ill > patients. Major risk factors for developng infections in > immunosupressed patients due to Saccharomyces are Pneumonia, > endocarditis, liver absess, fungemia, and sepsis. > Based on this info I decided to stay away from these strains, > although I took it for 5 days. Anyone's thoughts are appreciated. > Thank you -- Lida > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 6, 2006 Report Share Posted January 6, 2006 I researched it too and would be cautious about taking it. Kathy > > I have done some research on Saccharomyces boulardii. I bought a > bottle which also included MOS. I was conserned about MOS. MOS > (Mannon Oligo Saccharomyces) called Saccharymyoces cerevisiae is > baker's or brewer's yeast. It is genetically tractable yeast which is > closely related to Candida albicans. While it is a common colonizer > of mucosal surfaces and considered to be nonpathogenic > forimmunocompetent hosts, Saccharomyces may cause infections > partucularly in immunocompromised patients. The genus Saccharomyces > includes several species, the most wel-known one being Saccharomyces > cervisiae. SACCHAROMYCES BOULARDII which is now used in treatment of > intestinal disorders, such as antibiotic-associated diarrhea is > considered to be SYNONYM for a particular strain of Saccharomyces > cervisiae. Overload during Saccharomyces boulardii therapy has also > been reported to lead to fungemia, particularly in critically-ill > patients. Major risk factors for developng infections in > immunosupressed patients due to Saccharomyces are Pneumonia, > endocarditis, liver absess, fungemia, and sepsis. > Based on this info I decided to stay away from these strains, > although I took it for 5 days. Anyone's thoughts are appreciated. > Thank you -- Lida > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 6, 2006 Report Share Posted January 6, 2006 My dr. ordered a supplement with this in it. Why would he order something harmful? I know you have to stay on the up and up b/c drs. make mistakes but he is a lyme dr. In , " wtptoo " <wtptoo@y...> wrote: > > If you really look at the studies done concerning fungemia and S. > Boulardii the patients all had the same things in common either HIV > or they got the infection through PICC line, catherter or through > dialysis line. Getting a fungus infection is extremely common > through a PICC line whether on S. Boulardii, some other Probiotics > or no probiotic. > > Saccharomyces Boulardii is a sub-species of Saccharomyces > Cerevisiae. S. Boulardii is NOT derived from Brewers yeast and it IS > NOT related to Candida Albicans. It stops candida albicans among > other bacteria from taking over. What can cause problems is taking > MOS or FOS laced probiotics because you don't know what you > are " feeding " in the gut when you take those. S. Boulardii works by > digesting two different endotoxins when they get out of control in > the gut. > > Everyone is free to do what they want, but not taking multiple > strain probiotics while taking long term antibiotics is like playing > Russian Roulette. One problem many people make is taking only > acidolphilis only or taking unproven formulas. I suppose your dr may > be different, but my LLMD terminates treatment if the patient is not > compliment on taking a high grade multi strain probiotics (plus milk > thistle, DHA and L-Glutathione). > > > > > > > > > I have done some research on Saccharomyces boulardii. I bought a > > bottle which also included MOS. I was conserned about MOS. MOS > > (Mannon Oligo Saccharomyces) called Saccharymyoces cerevisiae is > > baker's or brewer's yeast. It is genetically tractable yeast which > is > > closely related to Candida albicans. While it is a common > colonizer > > of mucosal surfaces and considered to be nonpathogenic > > forimmunocompetent hosts, Saccharomyces may cause infections > > partucularly in immunocompromised patients. The genus > Saccharomyces > > includes several species, the most wel-known one being > Saccharomyces > > cervisiae. SACCHAROMYCES BOULARDII which is now used in treatment > of > > intestinal disorders, such as antibiotic-associated diarrhea is > > considered to be SYNONYM for a particular strain of Saccharomyces > > cervisiae. Overload during Saccharomyces boulardii therapy has > also > > been reported to lead to fungemia, particularly in critically- ill > > patients. Major risk factors for developng infections in > > immunosupressed patients due to Saccharomyces are Pneumonia, > > endocarditis, liver absess, fungemia, and sepsis. > > Based on this info I decided to stay away from these strains, > > although I took it for 5 days. Anyone's thoughts are appreciated. > > Thank you -- Lida > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 7, 2006 Report Share Posted January 7, 2006 I have taken this supplement many times and it was prescribed by a ND to combat candida in the intestines. I had no ill effects, but then everyone is different. cooky > > > > > > I have done some research on Saccharomyces boulardii. I bought a > > > bottle which also included MOS. I was conserned about MOS. MOS > > > (Mannon Oligo Saccharomyces) called Saccharymyoces cerevisiae is > > > baker's or brewer's yeast. It is genetically tractable yeast > which > > is > > > closely related to Candida albicans. While it is a common > > colonizer > > > of mucosal surfaces and considered to be nonpathogenic > > > forimmunocompetent hosts, Saccharomyces may cause infections > > > partucularly in immunocompromised patients. The genus > > Saccharomyces > > > includes several species, the most wel-known one being > > Saccharomyces > > > cervisiae. SACCHAROMYCES BOULARDII which is now used in > treatment > > of > > > intestinal disorders, such as antibiotic-associated diarrhea is > > > considered to be SYNONYM for a particular strain of > Saccharomyces > > > cervisiae. Overload during Saccharomyces boulardii therapy has > > also > > > been reported to lead to fungemia, particularly in critically- > ill > > > patients. Major risk factors for developng infections in > > > immunosupressed patients due to Saccharomyces are Pneumonia, > > > endocarditis, liver absess, fungemia, and sepsis. > > > Based on this info I decided to stay away from these strains, > > > although I took it for 5 days. Anyone's thoughts are > appreciated. > > > Thank you -- Lida > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 7, 2006 Report Share Posted January 7, 2006 The info I posted initially, at the bottom of this page, about Saccharomyces cervisiae and boulardii was extracted from the website below. Also I cut and pasted an article about Saccharomyces boulardii from wholehealthmd.com. Hope I did not clutter it all up but my aim is to keep it all together. -- Lida http://64.233.161.104/search? q=cache:IN0ZOg35dhIJ:www.doctorfungus.org/thefungi/Saccharomyces.htm+I s+saccharomyces+boulardii+yeast & hl=en SACCHAROMYCES BOULARDII What Is It? This microorganism helps to maintain a normal balance of friendly bacteria in the intestines, and belongs to a group of supplements referred to as " probiotics. " Other well-known probiotics include the Lactobacilli and Bifidobacteria in yogurt. Technically a yeast, saccharomyces boulardii (SB) is sold in supplement form and is widely used in Europe for preventing and treating various digestive disorders and other illnesses. It is particularly popular for controlling diarrhea associated with antibiotic use and the consumption of unfamiliar foods while traveling. It's also recommended for diarrhea related to the inflammatory bowel condition known as Crohn's disease. In addition, SB may be useful for people undergoing treatment for Candida overgrowth syndrome (COS). This is a controversial condition that many nutritionally oriented doctors contend is given little attention by conventional physicians. The ailment is believed to be caused by the overabundance of the yeast Candida albicans in the gastrointestinal tract. Excessive Candida, the theory holds, attach themselves to the wall of the intestines, producing powerful toxins that are ultimately absorbed into the bloodstream. Resulting symptoms include bloating, gas, diarrhea, fatigue, headache, depression, and recurrent vaginal yeast infections. Although it is not known exactly how saccharomyces boulardii works, three theories prevail. One is that SB is simply more efficient than Candida and other unwanted organisms when competing for space in the intestines, making it valuable for preventing as well as treating COS. Another is that SB interferes with the binding of Candida and other infectious organisms to cells in the intestines. Some sources also claim that SB increases the amount of immune proteins that fight intestinal invaders. A standard dosage of saccharomyces boulardii for Candida overgrowth syndrome is 500 mg twice a day between meals. The supplement is sometimes prescribed along with antibiotics (such as clindamycin and amoxicillin) to maintain a healthy balance of friendly and nonfriendly organisms in the intestines. General Interaction Certain antifungal medications may, in addition to fighting the offending fungus, eliminate SB as well. Be sure to tell your doctor about all the pills that you are taking, including this dietary supplement. Alcohol can inactivate SB, so stick to nonalcoholic beverages while taking this supplement. Cautions Few adverse reactions are associated with SB. People who are allergic to yeast should certainly avoid it, or itching and facial swelling could result. Ailments Dosage Candida Overgrowth Syndrome 250 mg twice a day > > > > > > > > I have done some research on Saccharomyces boulardii. I bought > a > > > > bottle which also included MOS. I was conserned about MOS. > MOS > > > > (Mannon Oligo Saccharomyces) called Saccharymyoces cerevisiae > is > > > > baker's or brewer's yeast. It is genetically tractable yeast > > which > > > is > > > > closely related to Candida albicans. While it is a common > > > colonizer > > > > of mucosal surfaces and considered to be nonpathogenic > > > > forimmunocompetent hosts, Saccharomyces may cause infections > > > > partucularly in immunocompromised patients. The genus > > > Saccharomyces > > > > includes several species, the most wel-known one being > > > Saccharomyces > > > > cervisiae. SACCHAROMYCES BOULARDII which is now used in > > treatment > > > of > > > > intestinal disorders, such as antibiotic-associated diarrhea > is > > > > considered to be SYNONYM for a particular strain of > > Saccharomyces > > > > cervisiae. Overload during Saccharomyces boulardii therapy has > > > also > > > > been reported to lead to fungemia, particularly in critically- > > ill > > > > patients. Major risk factors for developng infections in > > > > immunosupressed patients due to Saccharomyces are Pneumonia, > > > > endocarditis, liver absess, fungemia, and sepsis. > > > > Based on this info I decided to stay away from these strains, > > > > although I took it for 5 days. Anyone's thoughts are > > appreciated. > > > > Thank you -- Lida > > > > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 17, 2011 Report Share Posted March 17, 2011 Walgreen's carries Florastor and it works great, just fyi Christie Lynn Mother of two beautiful girls, tree-hugger:) and animal lover Claremore, Oklahoma camnchloe@... " All that we are is a result of what we have thought " Buddha Signature powered by WiseStamp ________________________________ From: " bluesky@... " <bluesky@...> Sent: Thu, March 17, 2011 10:23:43 AM Subject: [ ] Saccharomyces boulardii On Mar 16, 2011, at 12:59 PM, rubyslipper14 wrote: > I couldn't find the Saccrocymines thingy (pretty sure I spelled it > wrong!). Saccharomyces boulardii. You'll not likely find it at a typical pharmacy. I get mine through vrp.com It's got the highest count I could find among every brand I checked. It's excellent, and pricey. Cheaper (and much lower dose brands) could be found at iherb.com or your natural food/health food store Saccharomyces boulardii is incredible. It really revived my digestive system. Deanna Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 17, 2011 Report Share Posted March 17, 2011 Regular pharmacies (CVS, Walgreens) often carry it in the form of the product Florastor. It's kept behind the counter so ask the pharmacist if they have any in stock. They can usually get more in a day if they don't have any on hand. On Thu, Mar 17, 2011 at 8:23 AM, <bluesky@...> wrote: > > > > On Mar 16, 2011, at 12:59 PM, rubyslipper14 wrote: > > > I couldn't find the Saccrocymines thingy (pretty sure I spelled it > > wrong!). > > Saccharomyces boulardii. > > You'll not likely find it at a typical pharmacy. > > I get mine through vrp.com It's got the highest count I could find > among every brand I checked. It's excellent, and pricey. > > Cheaper (and much lower dose brands) could be found at iherb.com > or your natural food/health food store > > Saccharomyces boulardii is incredible. It really revived my > digestive system. > > Deanna > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 17, 2011 Report Share Posted March 17, 2011 Saccharomyces Boulardii is a yeast. It's advantage is that it can be taken along with antibiotics or within that two-hour period before or after antibiotic ingestion. I buy mine from my LLMD--she charges $20.00 for 50 capsules. Yes, it should be refrigerated and it is not cheap. I mostly take it when I am forced to take something probiotic within two hours of taking antibiotics--now I am just taking antibiotic-type herbs. Kathleen You'll not likely find it at a typical pharmacy. I get mine through vrp.com It's got the highest count I could find among every brand I checked. It's excellent, and pricey. Cheaper (and much lower dose brands) could be found at iherb.com or your natural food/health food store Saccharomyces boulardii is incredible. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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