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Is it a good idea to take saccharomyces boulardii probiotic tablets while prone to constipation?

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Saccharomyces: probiotic has been evaluated prospectively in several clinical trials, and seems to have efficacy in a limited number of conditions. However, constipation is not one of them. That being said, taking saccharomyces will not worsen your constipation.

Answered 5/1/2015

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