| | |  | | | Home » | | | | | | | Description: | | Florastor, made of live freeze-dried yeast cells (called Saccharomyces boulardii lyo), helps maintain the balance of the intestinal flora. Your intestines contain billions of microorganisms and different types of yeast, called "flora," which serve as a protective barrier to the intestines and keep them working properly. These flora are sensitive to changes in diet, antibiotics, food allergies, insufficient or excessive digestive enzymes, and stress. Florastor promotes intestinal health by maintaining normal flora levels, and may improve the consistency of bowel movements. | | | Features: | |
• The Number One Probiotic Worldwide - Demonstrated Safe and Effective in over 50 years of Extensive International Use
• Organic Quality Florastor - Saccharomyces boulardii lyo
• One Vegetarian Capsule Contains: Saccharomyces Boulardii 250mg
• Suitable for Vegetarians
| | | Product Details: | | | Product Length:
| 2.0 inches | | Product Width:
| 2.0 inches | | Product Height:
| 3.0 inches | | Product Weight:
| 0.15 pounds | | Package Length:
| 3.6 inches | | Package Width:
| 2.1 inches | | Package Height:
| 2.1 inches | | Package Weight:
| 0.31 pounds | | Average Customer Rating:
|  based on 55 reviews |
| | | Label Information: | | | Ingredients:
| Ingredients per ONE (1) Capsule: Saccharomyces boulardii lyo 250 mg - Lactose 33 mg - Fructose 427 mg |
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45 of 46 found the following review helpful:
Good, but not the best.Mar 27, 2008
By C. Davis
I have IBS & intestinal malabsorption issues stemming from SIBO [small intestinal bacterial overgrowth] and must supplement with highly effective probiotics to restore appropriate flora balances.
I have found Florastor to be effective -- much more so than what I purchased from my local health food store, Whole Foods, and our buying club/coop -- BUT it is not the most powerful probiotic out there. For me, VSL#3 is hands-down the most effective probiotic available, and it's what I depend on to regain balance.
That said, Florastor is leaps and bounds beyond most probiotics available, and it is substantially less expensive than VSL#3 -- which should only be used under supervision of a physician and is considered a "medical food" to treat everything from IBS to SIBO to even Crohn's and ulcerative colitis -- so I think Florastor is a very good option for most people.
Minor con: the company that shipped this did so in somewhat sub-par packaging and the bottle itself (glass with a paper label) had a very faded, partially peeling label and a somewhat damaged seal on the lid. The seal was still partially intact, and since refrigeration is not required for this product, I was not worried that it was a little beat-up, but it was slightly disconcerting nonetheless, or at least surprising.
Minor plus: does not require refrigeration, as opposed to VSL#3, but making fridge space isn't a major deal either way -- this is nice, however, for traveling and office storage.
Another plus: vegetarian capsules, great for vegans like me who don't want gelatin in their supplements.
31 of 31 found the following review helpful:
 Florastor helped restore my health.Sep 04, 2008
By uncle-buck
I was taking a strong antibiotic called Augmentin for an eye infection. Well, it killed the "good" bacteria in my gut and contributed to a severe intestinal infection called c. difficile, which is potentially fatal. Thankfully, my physician recognized what was happening, put me on another medication and recommended probiotics.
I did some research and found Florastor and another product called Culturelle. Have been taking both for two weeks and feel better than I've felt in years. The GI infection is gone, I have more energy, and am now as regular as a 23-yr. old.
Florastor is great product. Check it out and see if it's right for you.
28 of 28 found the following review helpful:
brought me back to normalDec 21, 2007
By Freia
After taking antibiotics, I developed a nasty gut infection that kept coming back after repeated treatments from my doctor (the treatment was HORRIBLE). I finally read about Florastor and decided to start taking it immediately when my symptoms started returning for a 3rd time. I took 2 a day as recommended, and within 2 days I was feeling better, within 1 week I no longer had symptoms. I kept taking it for 2 months just o be sure. I'm now good as new. I will never take antibiotics again without taking Florastor at the same time. It just saves so much pain.
12 of 12 found the following review helpful:
Superb ProductNov 11, 2007
By L. Norton
"LD"
Very good product. I initially purchased a 50 count box after reading many reviews in an IBS forum and researching the company. I take one a day with (1) 40mg of Nexium to help with my IBS-D and excessive gas symptoms. I have since been on this product for 4 months and it has greatly improved my IBS-D symptoms. Today, I purchased the 6 pack. It's well worth the money if you have IBS with D and gas symptoms.
14 of 15 found the following review helpful:
It works!Jan 26, 2009
By J. D. Portnoy
"Bookman Old Style"
FloFlorastor - Saccharomyces boulardii lyo by Biocodex (250mg - 50 Vegetarian Capsules)
This product has been very helpful in coping with IBS intestinal difficulties of long standing. After trying anything and everything over the years that has been recommended by doctors and laymen alike, I found this, which has helped more than anything else. It is easy to take, and at the very least, does no harm, which is more than I can say for many prescription drugs.
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