Supplement Facts

Florastor is proven effective: Multiple double blind studies (the best type of clinical studies) have shown that Florastor (Saccharomyces boulardii lyo) helps with:

• Diarrhea you get while taking antibiotics*
• Acute/chronic diarrhea, the type of diarrhea you can get if you eat something bad or get an infection in your bowels (gut) from a bad bug (pathogenic bacterium).*
• Traveler’s diarrhea, which you can get while traveling if you eat something bad or get an infection in your bowels from a bad bug (pathogenic bacterium).*
• Bloating and gas are sometimes caused by the high number of bad bugs in your bowels or gut. Taking a probiotic like Florastor can often help reduce the bloating and gas caused by the pathogenic bacteria (bad bugs).*

What does Florastor do?
Florastor contains Saccharomyces boulardii which is a natural, non-pathogenic (non bad; a 'good' microorganism) yeast that is resistant to and will not be harmed by antibiotics.*

• Florastor returns and keeps the normal balance of bugs in your gut (intestinal flora).* Keeping this balance of good bugs in your bowels may help relieve bloating and gas often attributed to microbial imbalance.*
• Florastor strengthens the bowel's immune system.* By promoting immune function in the gut, Florastor will help prevent the bad bugs from attacking your bowels.*
• Florastor helps with the body’s ability to digest food. (Florastor produces enzymes that help with the digestion of fat, protein and carbohydrate).*
• Florastor can improve your quality of life by reducing your number of bowel movements and improving the consistency of bowel movements.*
• Florastor does not cause constipation.* Florastor is natural and helps to keep your bowels moving.*
• Florastor can be taken for more than 48 hours.*
  
  Ask your health care professional if Florastor is right for you*

Florastor: Saccharomyces boulardii lyo Key Points
Your intestines contain billions of bacteria and different types of yeast, called flora, which are sensitive to changes in diet and stress. During periods of disruption, Florastor helps maintain normal balance of the intestinal flora.*

• The active ingredient in Florastor, Saccharomyces boulardii lyo, acts as temporary flora to protect your intestinal tract and keep your intestines functioning well.* Florastor is all-natural and works with your body to re-establish the microflora, thereby maintaining a digestive balance.*
• Florastor by Biocodex has been successfully researched and tested in over 90 countries worldwide for over 56 years. The S. boulardii lyo strain has over a 56-year record of safety for all ages including infants.*
• All the clinical studies on Saccharomyces boulardii have been conducted using the Saccharomyces boulardii lyo strain found in Florastor. Fourteen years of studies have been done in the US. These studies have been published in leading journals such as JAMA, Gastroenterology, and American Journal of Gastroenterology.
• Florastor is non-pathogenic yeast. It is not an acidophilus or Saccharomyces cerevisiae. Our Saccharomyces boulardii strain is protected through a patented lyophilization and fermentation process.*
• Development temperature is at 30 degrees Celsius. Florastor remains intact as it enters the digestive tract.* There is no loss of activity due to heat or cold.* Our patented lyophilization process for Saccharomyces boulardii lyo provides five billion live cells per 250 mg capsule with a shelf life of three years and does not need to be refrigerated.*
• Studies have shown Florastor to be resistant to all commonly used antibiotics (except anti-fungals).* When taking antibiotics, Florastor can be used in conjunction with your standard antibiotic protocols.*
• The studies have shown Saccharomyces boulardii lyo helps restore and protect normal microflora.*

Studies Have Shown These Key Functions:

• Florastor attacks certain bacterial toxins by means of substances produced by the yeast.*
• Florastor stimulates production of s-IgA, and IgG, which in turn strengthens the digestive tract defenses to help fight infection.*
• Florastor releases polyamines to help repair the mucous membrane.* These polyamines increase the activity of short chain fatty acids and disaccharide enzymes (lactase, maltase, sucrase), which help to prevent different types of diarrhea.* Florastor stimulates the colonic mucosa in growing, multiplying, and repairing of intestinal cells.*
• Studies have shown Florastor may be effective against a wide spectrum of intestinal imbalances.*

What is a probiotic?
Probiotics help the good organisms in your body grow and protect your intestines against "bad" organisms that can make you unwell.*

What is Florastor?
Florastor is a probiotic made of live freeze-dried yeast cells of the species Saccharomyces boulardii. The cells are put into capsules and sealed. Each capsule of Florastor has 250 mg of S. boulardii in it.

BIOCODEX, Inc., commitment to excellence for our customers
Biocodex, Inc., has strict manufacturing processes that guarantee each capsule of Florastor contains live yeast cells. There are multiple checking and test points by no fewer than 16 doctors to ensure that the cells are both "good" and present in the correct amount prior to being packaged and sold.*

Why should you take Florastor?
To promote intestinal health and maintain normal bowel function.*

How does Florastor work?
Florastor helps the growth of good microorganisms (bugs) and improves healthy intestinal function. Florastor keeps the balance between good and bad microorganisms in your bowels normal.*

Who should take Florastor?
As with any product, you should consult your health care professional first, but Florastor is good for infants, children and adults of any age.*

How should you take Florastor
It is recommended to take one (1) capsule in the morning and one (1) capsule in the evening.  You can:
1. Swallow the capsule whole OR
2. Break open the capsule and empty the contents of the capsule on your tongue and wash down with a drink of water or juice OR
3. Break open the capsule and sprinkle over semi-solid food like apple sauce, sour cream or yogurt OR
4. Break open the capsule and add to drinks like water, orange juice, apple juice, milk or formula.

NOTE: If using Florastor in children who may be dehydrated, replacement of water and electrolytes is recommended.*

How long does it take for Florastor to start to work?
The capsule dissolves in the stomach and releases the yeast cells within 30 minutes of ingestion. The cells are spread throughout the small and large intestines, creating a barrier in your gut against "bad" bugs.*

How long does Florastor continue to have an effect after you stop taking it?
When you stop taking Florastor S. boulardii cells clear the body within 5 to 7 days.*

Is Florastor safe to take while taking other drugs? (Vitamins, dietary supplements, prescription drugs)
Yes--Florastor is not affected by and will not interfere with most medications.* However, Florastor should not be taken with oral systemic antifungal medications, such as Fluconazole, Nystatin, Ketoconazole, or Itraconazole. Natural antifungal or carminative-like therapies such as Garlic, Grape Seed extract, Oregon Grape, or Berberine do not seem to disturb or affect the action of the Saccharomyces boulardii lyo in Florastor.*

Can I take Florastor with my antibiotics?
Yes you can. Florastor is yeast, antibiotics do not harm it. In fact, Florastor can help protect your body’s own flora while you take antibiotics.*

How long can I take Florastor?
If you want to keep taking Florastor to maintain healthy intestinal function you may do so. If you are taking other medications please check with your health care professional before you start with Florastor.

I have lactose intolerance. Can I still take Florastor?
Yes. Florastor only contains a small amount of lactose (32.5 mg, this is 1/3 of the lactose found in 1 slice of cheese) and has been successfully taken by people who can’t eat lactose.* Florastor makes lactase, which helps with the digestion of lactose. If you have more questions, please speak to your health care professional.

If I am allergic to yeast, can I still take Florastor?
Florastor has been studied in recurring yeast infections (Candida) and has shown tobe 60-70% effective. The yeast that most people develop allergies to is pathogenic yeast. Saccharomyces boulardii lyo is non-pathogenic yeast.* As with any product, consult your health care professional before taking Florastor.

Does Florastor need to be refrigerated?
No refrigeration is needed.

Are there any side effects from taking Florastor?
Gas, constipation and thirst have been reported infrequently. If you have a central venous catheter, please speak with your health care professional before you start taking Florastor. Very rare cases of fungemia have been observed in patients with a central venous catheter. In all cases the course was favorable after antifungal treatment.*

Are there any animal products found in Florastor?
No, there are no animal products in Florastor. The HPMC capsule is a vegetarian capsule.

There was an outbreak of serious diarrhea in one of the villages he was traveling through, and he noticed that the local people were stopping the diarrhea by drinking a certain tea. He found out they were taking the skins from a litchi (the litchi comes from the Chinese tree Litchi chinensis that bears bright red fruits, each of which has a large single seed with a white, fleshy, edible aril). The local people were cooking the litchi skins and drinking the boiled water as tea.

Henri succeeded in isolating the agent responsible for promoting the immune systems' healthy processing of  the diarrhea. It was a special strain of yeast of the "Saccharomyces" genus, which he named after himself, "Saccharomyces boulardii."

1947: Biocodex, Paris, France - Mr. Michel Hublot, a doctor of pharmacy, founded Biocodex along with Mr. Francois Vallet, graduate in law. Mr. Henri Boulard met with Biocodex and made arrangements with Biocodex to purchase the rights to his strain of Saccharomyces boulardii and the fermentation process.

Biocodex still holds the patent on this strain of Saccharomyces and the fermentation process. All research and studies to date have been done on the Biocodex strain of Saccharomyces boulardii lyo.

1966: Building of an ultra-modern factory and research center near Beauvais, France, with the aim of centralizing production to ensure the highest pharmaceutical production and safety standards.

1974: Creation of a new corporate office in Montrouge, France. Biocodex at this time has been successfully promoting Ultra-Levure (Florastor) throughout Europe , and to date it is being used in over 80 countries worldwide.

1987: Biocodex, Inc., the first research center in the United States is created in Seattle, Washington. Research and studies are done on antibiotic associated diarrhea and other intestinal health imbalances.

1990: Opening of a new state-of-the-art Research Center located in Compiegne, France, with modern facilities for research, development, and advancing further studies on this strain of non-pathogenic yeast.

2000: Biocodex, Inc., new corporate office and distribution center for Florastor is created in Creswell, Oregon.

2007: Biocodex, Inc., NEW US headquarters opened in San Bruno, CA.