For centuries, people have supposed that fermented dairy products possessed certain health benefits. As science has advanced, of course, we have come to understand that it is the live, active cultures in these products that are the source of those benefits. These live cultures, or Probiotics, are indeed a valuable part of a healthy diet. Though yogurt can be a good food source of Probiotics, in order to receive a significant health benefit from eating yogurt, one would have to consume a lot of yogurt and trust that the cultures contained in it are still alive upon consumption. Rather than guessing whether you or your child’s body has the Probiotics it needs to function optimally, you can ensure that it does by having your family supplement with our regular formula, Probiotic Advanced (for adults) and with our special formula, Probiotic Advanced for Kids. We have the right Probiotic products to keep the whole family healthy!

What are Probiotics? They are the “good” bacteria that help maintain the natural balance of organisms within the intestines. These bacterial strains, which actually reduce the growth of harmful bacteria, live inside of the gastrointestinal tract and help to aid digestion and promote a strong immune system. For this reason, Probiotics are especially recommended for anyone taking an antibiotic. Because antibiotics tend to kill both the good and bad bacteria in the digestive system, it is important to resupply your body with the helpful live cultures that were lost while being on the medication.

 Our bodies constantly host billions of bacterial strains of all different types. Taking this into consideration, it is not surprising that these live cultures have been found to play an important role in our overall health. While some types can be harmful, Probiotics contribute positively to normal human growth and especially to the digestive process. In fact, the “good” bacteria in the large intestine are essential in the process of completing food digestion. Their existence also keeps the gastrointestinal tract in balance by limiting pathogens, which are bacteria that can be harmful to the body. Probiotics truly are essential for maintaining a healthy digestive system and a strong immune system. 

Research has shown that Probiotics are helpful restoring normal bowel function and in relieving a variety of stomach and intestine related problems, including Irritable Bowel Syndrome, Lactose Intolerance and others. For children, Probiotics can be especially helpful for several reasons. First, for children who are put on medication to fight illness, Probiotics can counter the negative effects of taking antibiotics.  The Probiotic strain Lactobacillus GG can shorten the course of infectious diarrhea in infants and children. In addition, Probiotics are helpful in delaying the development of allergies in children. And lastly, one of the most important benefits is that Probiotic supplementation for children is totally safe and natural remedy for all of these health issues mentioned above. Probiotics are safe for even a child’s body because they are already present in a normal digestive system.