Saccharomyces boulardii

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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

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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

>

[Guest guest]

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

>

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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

> >

>

[Guest guest]

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

> > >

> >

>

[Guest guest]

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

> > > >

> > >

> >

>

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Walgreen's carries Florastor and it works great, just fyi

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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

[Guest guest]

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

>

>

[Guest guest]

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.