Systematic review and meta-analysis of Saccharomyces boulardii in adult patients
McFarland LV
Published in World Journal of Gastroenterology
Key Findings
Across 31 randomised trials S. boulardii was significantly protective for antibiotic-associated diarrhoea, travellers diarrhoea and Clostridioides difficile recurrence, with weaker evidence for other indications.
Conclusions
Benefit is indication-specific and strongest for diarrhoea prevention.
Limitations
Pooled across heterogeneous indications; some small trials.
Supplements Studied
Across 31 randomised trials S. boulardii was significantly protective for antibiotic-associated diarrhoea, travellers diarrhoea and Clostridioides difficile recurrence.
Outcomes Measured
S. boulardii was protective across diarrhoeal indications including C. difficile recurrence.
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