Probiotics

PROBIOTICS FOR CHILDREN

The use of probiotics can be very useful for children.  A healthy digestive system is very important for a strong immune system in children as well as adults.

The human intestinal tract is home to millions of friendly bacteria.  These friendly bacteria make substances that help keep the cells in the intestinal tract ...Read more healthy, plus they keep unfriendly bacteria, yeasts and moulds in check.  Sometimes the good bacteria become out of balance with the unfriendly bacteria, and the bad bacteria, yeast and mold grow unchecked. This can happen with use of antibiotics or with a bad diet. Probiotics are friendly bacteria found in foods and dietary supplements that can help bring back the balance of good bacteria.

If a child has been on antibiotics for some reason, it is extremely important to replenish the beneficial bacteria lost by taking a good quality probiotic supplement.

Probitics can help boost the immune system whenever a child may be coming down with symptoms of a cold or flu.  Allergies are another indication of the immune system underfunctioning and probiotics are ideal in this situation.

Due to the pH of the stomach, it is best to use supplements when you are trying to affect your childs health.  Use a supplement with a delivery system which assures the bacteria are not going to get killed off by the acidity of the stomach.  Please feel free to ask one of our nutritionists for advice concerning this.