Saccharomyces boulardii is a live yeast named after Henri Boulard, the scientist who first isolated it from lychee and mangosteen fruit in 1920. Clinical studies demonstrate the multiple mechanisms of action of this unique microorganism, with its resistance to digestion. It survives gastric acidity and colonizes the intestinal tract. S. boulardii produces polyamines and bacteriocins, and studies have shown that it’s naturally resistant to antibiotics, since they don’t interfere with its metabolism.