Florastor Review

Product Features

Florastor is a daily probiotic which claims to improve digestion and whole-body health. Though suitable for anyone 2 months of age and older, it is particularly recommended to people suffering from Crohn’s Disease, Inflammatory Bowel Disease, E.coli and Salmonella infections and during treatment with antibiotics, to restore the gut flora.

The main active ingredient in Florastor, Saccharomyces boulardii lyo, is a friendly yeast found naturally on the skin of lychees and mangosteens in Indochina. It has made the subject of numerous extensive studies (published in major scientific journals such as JAMA and The American Journal of Gastroenterology) and proven to inhibit the growth of E.coli and Salmonella, because these harmful bacteria tend to adhere to the surface of the yeast rather than adhering to the surfaces along the intestinal lumen. The yeast in Florastor acts as a temporary flora and destroys pathogenic bacteria, relieving digestive issues such as bloating, gas, diarrhea, clostridium dificile infections, and other gastrointestinal problems.

Probiotics naturally occur in some foods like milk, yogurt, and soy beverages and they are also widely available as dietary supplements. However, as opposed to yogurt and other bacterial probiotics, Florastor is not destroyed by antibiotics that target and kill bacteria (both the good and the bad ones) and can help restore the balance of the gut microflora. Several studies have shown that taking Florastor can reduce the incidence of antibiotic related diarrhea.

Biocodex uses a patented dehydration process called lyophilization, which maintains and protects the healing properties of Saccharomyces boulardii lyo without refrigeration. This makes it a perfect choice for people with active lifestyles and those who travel frequently.

Florastor is an all-natural vegetarian and gluten-free supplement. It contains no corn, meat, egg protein, milk protein, nuts, fish, gluten, shellfish or latex, but it may contain traces of soy. The very low quantity of lactose (33 mg) allows it to be generally tolerated by people with lactose intolerance and the manufacturer even claims that Florastor increases lactase production, which helps with lactose digestion. The ingredients contained in this formula and their quantities are clearly listed on the product label.

The recommended dose is 2 capsules per day, one in the morning and one in the evening, which can be taken in several ways. You can swallow the capsule whole, open it and swallow just the powder and follow it with liquid, sprinkle Florastor over semisolid food (apple sauce, yogurt, etc) or dissolve the contents of the capsule in liquid (water, juice, milk or other noncarbonated drinks). Biocodex cautions against mixing Florastor in any carbonated, very hot, or alcohol-containing beverages or foods. Within 30 minutes of ingestion, the capsule dissolves in the stomach, allowing the yeast cells to line the intestinal tract. Florastor can only benefit intestinal health during days of administration. This probiotic is naturally eliminated through the digestive tract and becomes undetectable within five days after administration is stopped.

Florastor side effects are extremely rare, with less than 1% of users reporting mild constipation or thirst and in most cases, these symptoms go away in a few days. However, pregnant or nursing women are advised to check with their healthcare provider before using Florastor. It is contraindicated in patients with a central line and people with a known hypersensitivity to any of the components, especially those with lactose and yeast allergies.

Florastor isn’t subject to a return policy and has no free trial available.

Conclusion

Florastor is marketed as an all-natural probiotic supplement designed to maintain the balance of intestinal flora and promote whole-body health. It is produced in state-of-the-art manufacturing facilities with a patented lyophilization process which guarantees a 3-year shelf life and makes it a perfect choice for travelers.

The main ingredient in Florastor, Saccharomyces boulardii lyo, has been extensively researched and proven to aid in fighting the overgrowth of pathogens, increase the body’s immune system and also naturally increase the body’s production of digestive enzymes, which aid in digestion and nutrient absorption.

Florastor is considered to be beneficial and generally safe for everyone two months of age and older and side effects are mild and extremely rare. Even so, you should consult a pediatrician regarding the correct dose and frequency before administering it to children.

The fact that the manufacturing company has been on the market for over 60 years, the worldwide availability of this supplement and the significant number of positive reviews lead us to believe that Florastor is a highly effective probiotic which lives up to many of its claims. However, as with any dietary supplement, be sure to consult your healthcare professional before administration and in case of long-term use.