Saccharomyces boulardii vs L. rhamnosus GG (Culturelle)
On Reddit, owners rate Saccharomyces boulardii higher overall (4.0 vs 3.9). Scores summarize self-reported experiences and are not evidence that either will work for you.
| Saccharomyces boulardii | L. rhamnosus GG (Culturelle) | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | capsules | capsules |
| GutVerdict score | 4.0 | 3.9 |
| Owner sentiment | 3.6 | 4.1 |
| Recommendations | 3.7 | 1.9 |
| Tolerability | 4.8 | 4.8 |
| Owner comments | 478 | 53 |
| Rated comments | 177 | 19 |
| Unwanted effects reported | 8% | 5% |
| Top praise | Dose & timing, Urgency & loose stools | Cost, Dose & timing |
| Top complaints | Side effects, Urgency & loose stools | Side effects |
By symptom
| Context | Saccharomyces boulardii | L. rhamnosus GG (Culturelle) |
|---|---|---|
| IBS-C & constipation | 16 of 21 positive | 4 of 4 positive |
| IBS-D & loose stools | 28 of 32 positive | Too few comments |
| Bloating & gas | 24 of 26 positive | Too few comments |
| SIBO | 65 of 87 positive | 7 of 7 positive |
| After antibiotics | 39 of 43 positive | 4 of 4 positive |
| Pain & cramping | 13 of 16 positive | Too few comments |
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What owners say about Saccharomyces boulardii
4/5 Cost“I've tolerated taking Florastor 3x a day during antibiotics.”
1/5“Boulardii followed by a month of daily lentils solved 3 years of gut imbalance for me.”
4/5“Just added S Boulardii, which I previously tried and reacted to but now doing much better on it.”
What owners say about L. rhamnosus GG (Culturelle)
4/5“One one of probiotics I was taking, LGG get rid of bilophila, but increased desulfovibrio.”
4/5“I have had a lot of great results taking phages with s boulardi (opposes bad bacteria in small intestine) and bifido longum (bb536) with L rhamnosus.”
4/5“I started taking Culturelle Digestive Daily Probiotic twice daily to repair my gut.”
Talk to a doctor or pharmacist before switching or combining supplements, particularly if you take other medicines.