Reduce diarrhea duration and support digestive health
Every year, millions of children worldwide suffer from diarrhea and are at risk of dehydration. Yet, Saccharomyces boulardii I-3799 helps restore gut balance and support immune health, has showed beneficial effects in diarrhea management in children.
S. boulardii uses for diarrhea management in adults and children is already recommended by doctors and gastroenterologists and is highly documented in scientific literature. For example, a meta-analysis designed to compare various nutritional and pharmacologic interventions in reducing diarrhea duration supports the use of S. boulardii in the management of acute diarrhea in children, including during or after antibiotics, with a documented mechanism of action that helps limit harmful bacteria and support digestion. This is a key benefit for children’s digestive health.
Diarrhea management in children: Clinically proven efficacy for Florastor kids and the unique probiotic yeast S. boulardii I-3799
A recent published clinical study on 100 infant and children 3-36 months of age has been conducted to assess the safety and efficacy of our unique probiotic yeast strain S. boulardii I-3799 (marketed as Lynside® Pro SCB) in the management of acute diarrhea in children.
During this study, the children were randomly allocated to the probiotic yeast group (receiving S. boulardii I-3799 at a dose of 5 billion CFU twice a day for 5 days) or to the placebo group.
The administration of the unique probiotic yeast demonstrates beneficial effects on the reduction and severity of diarrhea in infants and children. The results of this study confirm S. boulardii I-3799 supplementation is consistent with the scientific literature and supports digestive health in the body more broadly.
The premium probiotic yeast offering 5 years shelf life
Probiotic yeasts are well-known for their formulation advantages: shelf stable probiotic, no need to be refrigerated, and also a long shelf life that can generally go up to 3 years. Unlike bacterial probiotics, they are typically selected for eliminating different formulation constraints and outstanding stability profiles.
Aware that formulation with probiotic strains remains a challenge for our customers, Gnosis by Lesaffre worked with our experts to bring them a strain that could solve these problems, allowing us to offer our probiotic yeast Saccharomyces cerevisiae I-3799 (a S. boulardii strain) with a 5-year shelf life. This extended shelf life reinforces the uniqueness and technical superiority of our strain, reflecting our 170 years of experience in the field of yeasts. Note that when selecting a finished product using this strain, it is important to confirm label ingredients, especially for allergies or lactose concerns. Once opened, follow the label storage directions to help maintain quality.
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Deep dive into probiotic yeast and bacterial probiotics
Probiotics are live microorganisms that provide numerous health benefits when consumed. Probiotic yeasts and bacteria can boost well-being and target specific health concerns. Some brands, such as Florastor Kids, position Saccharomyces boulardii for digestive and immune support in children.
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