Saccharomyces Boulardii

[Bernadette_Abraham]

Hi @naslam1603 – it would help to know why you are taking it.

But in general, it can be taken with or without food, and again timing depends on the situation.

-For general gut support, take it with meals since it minimizes digestive discomfort

-If taking it during a course of antibiotics, space it out 1-2 hours apart (a small snack is fine)

-If it’s for active issues like diarrhea or Candida overgrowth, it’s best on an empty stomach for quicker action, but if it feels too harsh, then taking it with food works too.

The time of day is less important unless it’s with antibiotics – that needs to be 1-2 hours after antibiotics. But morning or night works too for general use. I generally recommend that my clients take them in the evenings to minimize any digestive discomfort they may experience. But that’s my personal preference. Some prefer taking them in the mornings for consistency and to not forget. It’s up to the individual and what works best.

Hope that helps.

[naslam1603]

Hi B.

Thank you.

I’ve just started taking SB for two main reasons: first, to help keep H. pylori at bay, and second, to support my secretory IgA. If it also helps with fungal overgrowth, that’s an added bonus, as I wasn’t aware of that. I’m not taking any probiotics right now, so I thought I’d give this a try.

With this mind, I guess I can take it with food?

[Bernadette_Abraham]

@naslam1603 I know that you’re exposed to mold so just be cautious about introducing S Boulardii. Take note of how it makes you feel.

There are two schools of thought about S Boulardii to fight Candida overgrowth which is 1) Dr Klinghardt: it helps fight it and 2) Dr Jill Crista: it competes with it so the “threat” can release mycotoxins and create symptoms. And of course, if there’s a sensitivity to yeast, then it’s also to be avoided.

I have witnessed Dr Jill’s theory with a client, so I now wait to introduce S Boulardii with very sensitive clients until we’ve strengthened the foundations and they are out of mold.

On the other hand, I have also witnessed benefits with S Boulardii in mold exposed clients, so now I give a word of caution to go “low and slow” for those who want to take it, and to take note of any physical symptoms that may suddenly appear.

Hope that gives you some additional context and nuances to consider.

[naslam1603]

Hi B,

Thank you very much for your response. I wanted to ask, would it be okay to open up the SB capsule and sprinkle the contents into a glass of water before drinking it or into my food before taking it?

I also looked at what Dr. Crista mentioned just now , and yes, she recommends avoiding SB and instead suggests taking the Microlabs Megaspore probiotic. It’ll be interesting to see what the Voll machine indicates about the probiotic and other supplements when I meet Geoffrey Montague Smith on October 16th.

I did the A.R.T test last week, and interestingly, most of my supplements came up as a “no,” but SB was actually on the “yes” list. It’s strange how one test can give a positive result for something while another suggests avoiding it, it really adds to the confusion.

That’s part of the challenge for me, with so much going on, it can be hard to know what’s truly right. I’ll try your approach of starting with very small amounts and then my thought not taking it daily, leaving a day or two in between.

[Bernadette_Abraham]

@naslam1603 No issues with opening up a capsule and sprinkling a little in water or food.

Really getting in tune with your own body’s signals is ultimately the best test and measure of what’s right for you.

[Raahema]

What kind of physical symptoms should we be looking for?

[Bernadette_Abraham]

@Raahema since mold and specifically mycotoxins are small enough to pass through the smallest alveoli in the lungs, they can make their way to every organ/system in the body. This is why standardizing a common list of symptoms is challenging.

However, there are definitely tell-tale signs of mycotoxin illness such as feeling better when you leave the environment, and symptoms returning once back. Brain fog, memory loss, frequent urination at night, weakened immunity, body aches/pains, etc.

You can learn more about the symptoms here in our Mold & Mycotoxin Illness course.

I’d also encourage you to fill out the symptom questionnaires which can provide some better insights into the possibility of mold & mycotoxin illness.