We investigated how Saccharomyces cerevisiae could help those suffering from Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS). Over four weeks, thirty IBS patients took a daily dose of this yeast supplement. Every week, we evaluated their abdominal pain and overall quality of life.
Remarkably, our findings showed a significant drop in pain scores and major improvements across all quality of life categories in participants. This suggests that Saccharomyces cerevisiae could be a valuable treatment option for alleviating symptoms related to IBS.
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Probiotics improve gut healthEffect of Agroindustrial Waste Substrate Fermented with Lactic Acid Bacteria and Yeast on Changes in the Gut Microbiota of Guinea Pigs.
High relevance to study findings
We investigated how probiotics derived from agroindustrial waste could influence the gut health of guinea pigs. The study involved 80 male guinea pigs aged 30 days, split into control and treated groups.
Our findings revealed that those receiving the probiotic treatment experienced better weight gain and a notable reduction in diarrhea compared to the control group. Additionally, the treated groups showed improvements in their gut microbiota, while the control group faced more digestive tract issues. This suggests that probiotics may play a beneficial role in enhancing intestinal health.
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Saccharomyces cerevisiae aids intestinal healthEffect of Saccharomyces cerevisiae Postbiotics and Essential Oil on Growth Performance and Intestinal Health of Weanling Pigs During K88 ETEC Infection.
Relevant for animal health applications
We investigated how different amounts of Saccharomyces cerevisiae postbiotics and essential oils aid weanling pigs during ETEC infections. In this study, groups of pigs were given a basic diet, some supplemented with low or high levels of postbiotics, essential oils, or a combination.
Results showed that all treatments helped improve growth and reduced diarrhea caused by the infection. Additionally, they also decreased inflammation markers and increased antioxidant levels in the pigs. Notably, higher dosages provided extra protection against intestinal damage.
Overall, our findings suggest that these natural additives can significantly bolster intestinal health during challenging conditions.
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Saccharomyces reduces diarrhea in pigsEfficacy of Saccharomyces yeast postbiotics on cell turnover, immune responses, and oxidative stress in the jejunal mucosa of young pigs.
Research relevance: Moderate
We explored how Saccharomyces yeast postbiotics influence diarrhea in newly weaned pigs. In a study involving 32 pigs, those supplemented with these postbiotics showed a notable reduction in diarrhea symptoms within the first week after weaning.
Additionally, the treated pigs demonstrated enhanced immune responses and improved cell health in the intestines. While the yeast postbiotics positively affected some important cell and immune functions, they did not impact inflammatory or oxidative stress levels. Overall, these findings suggest that Saccharomyces yeast can be a beneficial dietary addition for young pigs to support their health during early growth.
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Probiotics show potential for TDInvestigating the influence of probiotics in preventing Traveler's diarrhea: Meta-analysis based systematic review.
Limited research on probiotics
We examined how effective probiotics, especially Saccharomyces cerevisiae, are in preventing Traveler's Diarrhea (TD). Our review included ten randomized controlled trials and looked closely at factors like dosage and duration. While some probiotics like Lactobacillus acidophilus didn't prove helpful alone, S. cerevisiae showed promise alongside Saccharomyces boulardii. However, research on this topic remains sparse, and more studies are needed to further understand the efficacy of various probiotic strains.
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