Florastor - Probiotic Supplement for Digestive Health

Florastor is a probiotic supplement containing the beneficial yeast Saccharomyces boulardii. It is used to support digestive health and restore gut balance.

Florastor FAQ

Image credit: walmart.com

How does florastor work?

Florastor takes a different approach. Its products contain a proprietary strain of yeast called Saccharomyces boulardii CNCM I-745. This yeast doesn’t colonize the gut. Instead, it has several physiological actions to protect the gut from bad bacteria and normalize the good bacteria.

Is florastor a probiotic?

Written by Cerner Multum. What is Florastor? Florastor is a specific form of yeast also known as Brewer's Yeast, Hansen CBS 5926, Levure de Boulangerie, and Probiotic. Florastor has been used as a probiotic, or "friendly bacteria," to prevent the growth of harmful bacteria in the stomach and intestines.

Can florastor® be used to treat a disease?

This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease. Florastor® is a daily probiotic supplement to promote healthy flora balance, encourage intestinal cell health & boost the immune system.

Is florastor a herbal supplement?

Florastor is often sold as an herbal supplement. There are no regulated manufacturing standards in place for many herbal compounds and some marketed supplements have been found to be contaminated with toxic metals or other drugs. Herbal/health supplements should be purchased from a reliable source to minimize the risk of contamination.

What is florastor used for?

Florastor has been used as a probiotic, or "friendly bacteria," to prevent the growth of harmful bacteria in the stomach and intestines. Florastor is likely effective in alternative medicine as an aid in preventing diarrhea caused by taking antibiotics, or by using a feeding tube.

What makes florastor unique?

Florastor also uniquely stimulates the secretion of Immunoglobulin A (IgA), the intestine's primary antibody which protects against bacteria from penetrating the intestinal lining.* Visit the Why Florastor page to learn more. What makes Florastor probiotics unique?

What are the side effects of florastor?

Get emergency medical help if you have signs of an allergic reaction: hives; difficult breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat. Although not all side effects are known, Florastor is thought to be likely safe for most people when used as directed for up to 15 months. constipation.