Primary Research · 2010

Systematic review and meta-analysis of Saccharomyces boulardii in adult patients

McFarland · World Journal of Gastroenterology, 2010

Key finding

Meta-analysis of S. boulardii trials across multiple GI conditions. Consistent reductions in diarrheal symptoms including IBS-D.

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https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/20572300/

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