This stuff cured me where the medical community failed. At 52 I developed chronic diarrhea seemingly overnight that lasted for months. I couldn't eat anything unless I was in close proximity to a bathroom, because the need was immediate after I ate. I knew it wasn't IBS because I had zero pain, ever, just constant loose stools every time I ate. I was worried about eating out! I went to a GI doc, she had my labs done/stools tested and they all came back negative. Then I had a colonoscopy and that came out negative. After she tells me this, I say "okay, what's next?" She says "well, there really isn't anything more to do. Some people just have this problem". I went home determined to fix this with or without her help. No one just develops diarrhea overnight for no reason! So I went home to Dr. Google and found a study in a medical journal that tested this in patients with my problem, came here and ordered it. Within a week of taking it, my symptoms were GONE and have never come back (this was awhile ago, I'm here now buying this for my boyfriend). I took it for about 2 months to be sure, then stopped, I do not take it every day but used it more like medicine when I was having the problem, and it did cure me of whatever was causing my diarrhea. The end of my tale is, I go for my follow up with the GI doc, bring the bottle AND the study, thinking she's going to be as excited about it as I am..she looks at the bottle for 1 second, then dismisses me by saying "I don't really recommend supplements, you have to be careful with them". My jaw almost hit the floor! Here she had been sentencing me to a lifetime of an embarrassing and life-altering problem, I find a safe and affordable, natural cure, and she isn't the least bit interested. So if anyone here has this problem and also been failed by our narrow-minded medical system, try it and don't stop trying things on your own.

After much research, I learned that the stomach problems I have experienced for MUCH too long were most likely due to a case of Clostridium Difficile. The condition is caused by an extreme overgrowth of Clostridium bacteria in the lower intestine. This overgrowth is generally brought on by a lack of other naturally-occurring, beneficial bacteria in the intestines, which are necessary for normal bowel function. This lack can be caused by anything from a pre-existing illness to a microbial exposure to high stress, but it is usually the result of having taken antibiotics. Simply put, antibiotics kill bacteria no matter if that bacteria is &#34;bad&#34; or &#34;good&#34;. There certainly are times in our lives when we may need to take antibiotics for one reason or another, so afterward, the intestines must be replenished with their normal level of beneficial bacteria. Oftentimes the intestines do this job on their own. Sometimes they don't, and Clostridium bacteria can over-produce. That is how the problem begins.<br /><br />As Clostridium Difficile flourishes, it produces toxins that are released through the digestive tract. The result is progressively worsening irregularity with any combination of abdominal cramping, bloating, diarrhea, constipation, nausea and/or vomiting. The hallmark sign of Clostridium Difficile is particularly foul-smelling gas flatulence, which reeks with the odor of sulphur, rotten eggs and ammonia. This gas is constant, virtually uncontrollable and actually feels HOT when it is expelled. It can oftentimes cause irritation by itself and is extremely embarrassing, because it is so frequent, impossible to stop, nasty-smelling and sometimes accompanied by &#34;leakage&#34;.<br /><br />An overgrowth of Clostridium bacteria can be difficult to correct, because it will form spores that attach themselves to the lining of the intestines. These spores are a cunning defense mechanism. . .they encapsulate and protect the Clostridium bacteria so it can survive an antibiotic treatment for Clostridium difficile! But this is where Sacharomyces Boulardii really does its job. It not only helps kill off unnecessary microbes in the intestines, but it also keeps them from attaching to the lining! If you think you may have a case of Clostridium Difficile, please do your own research to learn the best way to combat it, and be sure to consult your doctor. ;)<br /><br />To say the least, I have found Sacharomyces Boulardii to be a VERY &#34;friendly&#34; bacteria that is vital in the correction of Clostridium Difficile. I take one at the crack of dawn every morning (on an empty stomach is best) with a full glass of water along with my other regular probiotics (Vitacost 15 - 35) and my multivitamin. I try to avoid eating anything for at least an hour afterward, which helps ensure good absorption (avoiding stomach acid). I do try to take Sacharomyces Boulardii and my other regular probiotics anytime that I am on antibiotics. . .though they need to be taken a couple of hours beforehand or afterward to keep the antibiotics from killing them. But I ALWAYS take them for at least a couple of months beyond my having been on antibiotics. Also, Sacharomyces Boulardii is highly beneficial for other issues. . .even maintaining a clearer complexion! I will never be without it.<br /><br />P.S. To help keep it active for as long as possible, go ahead and store it in the refrigerator. ;)

I would give this product ten stars if I could. My husband has severe Crohn's Disease and has suffered terribly over the years. His Dr told him the next step would be hospice. He's terminal. This product has caused the disease to go into remission. my husband is doing so much better with this formula. It's amazing!!

Very happy with this product and it's a great value for the price. I bought this to help treat leaky gut and Hashimoto's Thyroidism. Anyone with mysteriously declining health and brain fog should read the books &#34;Why Isn't My Brain Working&#34; and &#34;The Root Cause: Hashimoto's&#34; which both give a good description of the uses of this product.

Of all things I've done to help myself, this one stands out. Mostly, because I read a research article on S. boulardii and decided any probiotic with documented proof that it helps gut inflammation had to be a good thing and decided that I had to add it, all on my own : )<br /><br />Then I went to see my new doctor (functional medicine) who ruthlessly pruned my list of supplements (including my beloved Hardy's Probiotics and Greens) but kept these.<br /><br />I was stunned. More wasn't merrier? Diversity not an issue? This flew in the face of all my careful reading on the microbiome.<br /><br />The rational? When you dump who knows how many colony forming units into your gut, the new probiotics need to fight it out with the established ones for limited resources (fiber). If you have gut inflammation, then S. boulardii is your answer and it's best to maximize its chances.<br /><br />As for fiber? If you take probiotics, then you must take fiber. Quality is the key. Poorly processed fiber (metamucil) - sure they feed your probiotics but they also feed other much less desirable denizens of the gut. Apparently the best possible fiber is PGX (specially processed form of glucomannan). I was using a mixture of Metamucil mostly to get rid of it and glucomannin<br /><br />And?<br /><br />Three weeks after she eliminated the junk fiber and the junk probiotics (whimper), my elimination is normal. My gut pain is gone. My GERD, gas, cramping, bloating, diarrhea is gone.<br /><br />This after trying with Hardy's (and Jarrow and Culturelle...) for close to a year, it turns out I was drowning out both pieces of the correct answer by introducing too much competition and then feeding everyone crappy fiber.<br /><br />Is this the whole story? Alas no, healing a very broken GI track is a big story.<br />Symptoms: gas, bloating, GERD, stomach aches/heartburn, gut cramps, diarrhea.<br /><br />Support for broken digestion (you'll want to check with your doctor - it's great if you're under producing stomach fluids but you'll burn a hole in your stomach if you're fine)<br />HCl and digestive enzymes<br /><br />Healing the gut<br />Probiotics (S. boulardii for inflammation - other probiotics for different issues)<br />Fiber (highest quality - PGX)<br />Glutamate - feed your gut directly - promotes gut healing<br />resistant starch - Bob's red mill unmodified potato starch - feeds your probiotics, anti inflammatory, does not raise glucose levels and survived the Great Pruning of the Supplements unscathed.<br /><br />Collagen; Your gut needs collagen to heal . You can get collagen either from bone broth or from collagen supplements.<br /><br />Initiate protein synthesis: in order to heal, the body must produce new proteins. However, this only happens if you eat 30 gm of protein in one sitting. That would be 5 large eggs or 1.5 cups of greek yogurt. Nutritionists recommend doing this 3x per day if you are trying to heal from a major condition. I found it difficult to eat so much food so it's closer to 1x per day. Once I began doing this, my hair doubled it's growth rate. My other conditions have been improving as well, although not as spectacularly as hair growth.<br /><br />Update: It's been over four months on this &#34;heal the gut&#34; regime. Most of my symptoms of digestive difficulties are gone. I can eat normally without digestive enzymes and HCl. However, my lab tests came back and I'm borderline (no candida! none!) Too many bad bugs lurking. I notice it mostly when I take the Bob's Red Mill potato starch - I have a strong gas reaction in the gut and the next day, elimination suddenly improves. It looks like the gut is mostly healed and I have to feed my helpful probiotics until they go forth and beat up the invaders.

If you ever have the nightmare of acquiring C-Diff after receiving a healthy dose of antibiotics from a doctor or dentist, this right here will get you back on track. I had the pleasure of this horrible nightmare after antibiotics and nothing was working. Doctors never tell you that taking an antibiotic kills everything - all good and bad bacteria. They totally over prescribe antibiotics and are destroying people's lives. I tried florastor and it worked for a while, but I guess my body got used to it, I don't know but it stopped working. I also tried every thing else to no avail, however this stuff is a Godsend. I began taking it in therapeutic doses (massive amounts, about 15 million - each capsule is 5 million) upon the instruction of my holistic practitioner. He said I could take it every hour on the hour until the situation resolved itself. This is exactly what I did. Immediately things changed right away and within one week it got that mess under control and I was getting back to normal. I then started taking maintenance doses. I don't know where I'd be without it. Antibiotics are a serious killer - no joke. Make sure to also take a good probiotic supplement along with colostrum to rebuild your normal intestinal flora. Colostrum helps probiotics stay in your system permanently and not just be transitional - just going through you. Also eat fermented foods and homemade kefir if you can make it yourself and possibly juice to add back natural flora and natural enzymes after your body has been decimated by this horrible infection. I thank God for this supplement. It has given me my life back. Be careful with the natural antibiotics as well. Too much of them can also be flora killers. Here's to good health people.