Probiotic Proof: Saccharomyces boulardii Helps Improve SIBO
Written by 
Dr. Michael Ruscio, DC on
July 24, 2023
Why this beneficial bacteria benefits SIBO and a protocol to get started
Saccharomyces boulardii is a probiotic category with many proven gut health benefits.
Until recently, it was thought that those with SIBO (small intestinal bacterial overgrowth) should not only avoid saccharomyces boulardii, but probiotics altogether.
Today I’m going to share some exciting updates that show something quite counter to this thought.
Join me to hear more about SIBO and how you can help improve it with a simple, research-backed protocol.
Featured Studies
- https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK546634/
- https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/36294338/
- https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/20458757/
- https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/35628700/
- https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33746935/
- https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/36630947/
- https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/31126033/
Featured Products
- Probiotics used in study: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B074PY8734?tag=florastor-us-st-20&linkCode=osi&th=1&psc=1
- My S. Boulardii probiotics: https://store.drruscio.com/products/sacchromyces-boulardii-probiotic
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- Courses, free guides, and more: https://drruscio.com/resources?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=link&utm_campaign=drruscio.com_resources
Timestamps
00:00 Intro
00:53 Defining SIBO
02:38 S. boulardii origin & benefits
04:40 Impact of S. boulardii on SIBO
06:55 An S. boulardii protocol
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Dr. Michael Ruscio is a DC, natural health provider, researcher, and clinician. He serves as an Adjunct Professor at the University of Bridgeport and has published numerous papers in scientific journals as well as the book Healthy Gut, Healthy You. He also founded the Ruscio Institute of Functional Health, where he helps patients with a wide range of GI conditions and serves as the Head of Research.
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