Maintain the Balance of the Intestinal Flora†4
and Promote Intestinal Health†4
Florastor, the #1 probiotic worldwide,*1 provides the unique benefits of a yeast-based probiotic.†2 The World Health Organization defines probiotics as “live microorganisms which, when administered in adequate amounts, confer a health benefit on the host.”†3 Florastor is a non-pathogenic yeast, Saccharomyces boulardii lyo, which is lyophilized for optimal cell viability and has been shown to promote intestinal health†4 in numerous publications. To see why Florastor is a better choice than bacterial probiotics, take a look at our “Florastor versus Bacterial Probiotics” comparison chart.
Florastor versus Bacterial Probiotics
| PROBIOTIC CHARACTERISTIC | Florastor® | Bacterial Probiotics‡ | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unique cellular advantage | Larger cell size for increased gut coverage | Yes | No |
| Viable at a lower pH to survive gastric digestion2 | Yes | Limited | |
| Not compromised by antibiotics2 | Yes | Limited | |
| More complex cell structure prevents transfer of antibiotic resistance | Yes | No | |
| Reaches colon in an active state2 | Yes | Limited | |
| Intestinal cell growth | Enhances production of short-chain fatty acids (preferred energy source for enterocytes)5 | Yes | Limited |
| Increases healthy brush border enzymes (lactase, sucrase, maltase)6 for optimal digestion of carbohydrates | Yes | Limited | |
| Immune response | Stimulates increased secretory IgA to support a healthy immune system7 | Yes | Limited |
| Safety | Does not lead to permanent intestinal colonization2 | Yes | Yes |
| Appropriate for ages 2 months and up2 | Yes | Limited |
‡Bacterial probiotics are limited to strain-specific data.
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