Florastor® contains Saccharomyces boulardii, a beneficial probiotic yeast that supports gastrointestinal health, microbial balance, and digestive function. Unlike bacterial probiotics, S. boulardii is a yeast and is not affected by most antibiotics, making it particularly useful during antimicrobial treatment.

Florastor is commonly used to support gut health, reduce diarrhea, and help restore intestinal balance.

Potential Benefits

• Supports healthy gut microbiome balance
• Helps reduce diarrhea and loose stools
• Supports recovery after antibiotic use
• Promotes intestinal barrier health
• Helps maintain healthy digestive function
• Supports normal stool consistency
• May reduce gastrointestinal inflammation
• Supports immune function within the gut
• Helps maintain microbial diversity

How It Works

• Supports beneficial microbial balance within the gut
• Helps reduce growth of harmful microorganisms
• Produces compounds that support intestinal health
• Supports gut barrier integrity
• Helps normalize bowel function and stool consistency

Why It Is Helpful in AN Protocol

For autistic children and adults, as well as individuals with PANS/PANDAS and neuroimmune disorders:

• May help reduce antibiotic-associated diarrhea
• Supports gut recovery during antimicrobial treatment
• Helps maintain healthy bowel function
• Supports intestinal barrier health
• May reduce gastrointestinal symptoms associated with dysbiosis
• Supports overall digestive and immune health

Key Mechanism

Saccharomyces boulardii supports gut health primarily through:

• Microbiome support
• Reduction of diarrhea
• Intestinal barrier support
• Immune modulation within the gut
• Restoration of microbial balance

Suggested Use

Use according to product labeling or as directed by a healthcare professional.

Important

• Unlike bacterial probiotics, Saccharomyces boulardii is generally not destroyed by antibiotics.
• Often used during and after antibiotic therapy.
• Should be avoided in severely immunocompromised individuals unless approved by a healthcare professional.

Classification

Primary Category

• Probiotics

Secondary Categories

• Diarrhea Support
• Gastrointestinal Support
• Microbiome Support
• Immunomodulators