Saccharomyces boulardii

cellular organismsEukaryotaOpisthokontaFungiDikaryaAscomycotasaccharomycetaSaccharomycotinaSaccharomycetesSaccharomycetalesSaccharomycetaceaeSaccharomyces
Synonyms: baker's yeast; brewer's yeast
MCA-FUN-000002
TaxID: 4932 | Rank: species
Biology & Ecology
Biology
Gram Statusnot applicable
Oxygen Tolerancenot applicable
Morphologyyeast
Ecology
Primary Nichesgut
Reservoirenvironment, food
Metabolites

No metabolite relationships documented for this taxon.

Clinical Profile
Pathobiont
yes no context dependent unknown
Clinical Rolesprobiotic candidate
Typical Specimenstool
Clinical Associations:

No specific clinical associations documented.

Last reviewed: 2026-04-01
Evidence Timeline
Related Taxa Shared Niche = same body site   Shared Risk = same vulnerable population