Probiotics are live microorganisms which when administered in adequate amounts confer a
health benefit on the host. Besides the well-known and tested lactic acid bacteria, yeasts …

This article reviews the evidence for efficacy and safety of Saccharomyces boulardii (S.
boulardii) for various disease indications in adults based on the peer-reviewed, randomized …

The use of probiotics to enhance intestinal health has been proposed for many years.
Probiotics are traditionally defined as viable microorganisms that have a beneficial effect in …

The yeasts constitute a large and heterogeneous group of microorganisms that are currently
attracting increased attention from scientists and industry. Numerous and diverse biological …

Objective To evaluate existing evidence for the use of probiotics in preventing antibiotic-
associated diarrhoea (AAD) in adults. Design Systematic review and meta-analysis of …

Background Antibiotic‐associated diarrhoea is a common complication of antibiotic use, but
it can be prevented with administration of probiotics. Aim To update our 2005 meta‐analysis …

Several clinical trials and experimental studies strongly suggest a place for Saccharomyces
boulardii as a biotherapeutic agent for the prevention and treatment of several …

Objective.—To determine the safety and efficacy of a new combination treatment for patients
withClostridium difficile—associated disease (CDD). The treatment combines the …

Background Probiotics are defined as live micro‐organisms which confer a health benefit on
the host. Although most probiotics are bacteria, one strain of yeast, Saccharomyces …

The importance of the microbiome to human health is increasingly recognized and has
become a major focus of recent research. However, much of the work has focused on a few …