Florastor is a friendly yeast-based probiotic. The World Health Organization defines probiotics as “live microorganisms which, when administered in adequate amounts, confer a health benefit to the host.”†3 Florastor is manufactured with a patented process to ensure delivery of live yeast cells. When taken in adequate amounts, Florastor promotes healthy stools for daily digestive health.†4 Florastor, Saccharomyces boulardii lyo by Biocodex, is the #1 probiotic worldwide*¹ and is available in over 100 countries. 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 (the intestinal cells’ preferred energy source)5 | Yes | Limited |
| Increases healthy brush border enzymes (lactase, sucrase, maltase)6 for optimal digestion of carbohydrates | Yes | Limited | |
| Immune response | Helps stimulate a healthy immune system7 | Yes | Limited |
| Safety | Safe for ages 2 months and up2 | Yes | Yes |
‡Bacterial probiotics are limited to strain-specific data.
In Summary…
- Florastor cells are bigger than bacterial probiotic cells, so yeast can provide increased gut coverage.
- Florastor can withstand the harsh environment of the stomach, while many bacterial probiotics are destroyed by acids in the stomach before they even reach the intestines. †2
- Florastor is not compromised by antibiotic use,†2 while bacterial probiotics are negatively affected by antibiotics.
- Florastor is appropriate for ages 2 months and up. †2
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