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Head-to-head evidence comparison — which supplement is right for you?
Multivitamin and Saccharomyces Boulardii are closely matched across evidence, studies, and safety.
Verdict
Probably helps
8 of 12 studies with measurable effects showed benefit.
Top outcomes
Verdict
Likely helps
13 of 15 studies with measurable effects showed benefit.
Top outcomes
Shared outcomes (1)
Outcomes where both Multivitamin and Saccharomyces Boulardii have evidence — compare verdict strength side-by-side.
1 serving daily (as directed on label, typically 1-2 tablets/capsules)
With breakfast, With lunch (if GI sensitive)
Capsule or softgel
250-500mg (5-10 billion CFU) daily
With or without food, At least 2 hours away from antifungals
Capsules (lyophilized)
3-6 months
4-8 weeks
2-6 weeks
6-12 weeks
During use
1-3 days
1-2 weeks
Effect of multivitamin-mineral supplementation versus placebo on cognitive function: results from the clinic subcohort of the COcoa Supplement and Multivitamin Outcomes Study (COSMOS) randomized clinical trial and meta-analysis of 3 cognitive studies within COSMOS
The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition (2024) · Meta analysis · n=5765
Multivitamin-mineral supplementation significantly improved global cognition vs placebo (pooled meta-analysis)
Multivitamin Supplementation Improves Memory in Older Adults: A Randomized Clinical Trial
The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition (2023) · Rct · n=3562
Daily multivitamin supplementation for 3 years significantly improved immediate and delayed recall memory
Effects of cocoa extract and a multivitamin on cognitive function: A randomized clinical trial
Alzheimer's & Dementia (2023) · Rct · n=2262
Multivitamin-mineral supplementation (not cocoa extract) drove significant cognitive improvements in COSMOS-Mind
Efficacy and safety of Saccharomyces boulardii as an adjuvant therapy for the eradication of Helicobacter pylori: a meta-analysis
Frontiers in cellular and infection microbiology (2025) · Meta analysis · n=5036
S. boulardii supplementation in traditional eradication therapy significantly improves the H. pylori eradication rate and reduces the total adverse effects and incidence of diarrhea, bloating, constipation, and nausea.
Probiotics for treating acute infectious diarrhoea
The Cochrane database of systematic reviews (2020) · Meta analysis · n=12127
Effect size was similar in the sensitivity analysis and marked heterogeneity persisted.
The use of probiotics and prebiotics in decolonizing pathogenic bacteria from the gut; a systematic review and meta-analysis of clinical outcomes
Gut microbes (2024) · Meta analysis · n=2871
This review aims to analyze available evidence from human-controlled trials to determine the effect size of probiotic interventions in decolonizing AMR pathogenic bacteria from the gut.
Based on COSMOS trials (n=5765) showing equivalent of 2.0 years cognitive decline prevention. Effects most pronounced in those with cardiovascular disease. Study duration was 3 years. Effectiveness reflects conservative interpretation of memory and global cognition improvements.
Based on multiple meta-analyses showing 1.1-1.6 day reduction in diarrhea duration. Effect size appears to plateau at standard therapeutic doses. Limited data on doses above 20 billion CFU.
AI-estimated from published studies. Interpret as directional guidance.
Both Multivitamin and Saccharomyces Boulardii are closely matched — the best choice depends on your specific health goals.
For reduce inflammation, Saccharomyces Boulardii has a higher relevance score (90 vs 50).
No known interactions between Multivitamin and Saccharomyces Boulardii have been documented in our database. However, always consult a healthcare provider before combining supplements.