BEST Kid’s Probiotics

Gut Buddies: Nurturing Health with Probiotics for Kids

The link between children’s probiotics consumption and their increased gut health can no longer be denied. Probiotics are live microorganisms that naturally exist in the body, supporting body functions and health.⁽¹⁾ Probiotics for children also help to keep potentially harmful microorganisms in check. Taken as food or supplements, probiotics can be useful in contributing live, beneficial microbes to these populations, especially in their gut, in order to strengthen those existing microbial communities, thus leading to many documented health benefits.⁽²⁾

Many of today’s parents are discerning enough to research the benefits of the supplements they offer to their children, as well as their safety. In this regard, probiotics have been found to be useful and safe for supporting digestion, immunity, and even in improving children’s moods! As an expert in children’s nutrition and health, the Managing Director & CEO of TCK BON Sdn Bhd Dr Perry has shared his thoughts on probiotic supplement for children whereby he stated that it is essential that parents, first and foremost, understand the factors behind the disruption of gut bacteria balance in kids. “Most children lack a good balance of gut bacteria due to factors such as antibiotics usage, everyday stress, a diet lacking in probiotics-rich foods, etc,” he stated. “Since these may be inevitable, parents should consider supplementing their child’s diet with a reliable probiotics product,” Dr Perry added.

When choosing a probiotic supplement for their child, Dr Perry also advises parents to pay attention to a couple of important facts. Among them are the probiotic strains to go for, according to their benefits towards child’s health and wellbeing. Lactobacillus Helveticus ME and Bifidobacterium Longum are particular strains which Dr Perry highly recommends as ideal for growing children. “They are extensively researched and are found to be abundant in the gut, hence they promote overall gut health, improve digestion, and offer a host of other health benefits,” the doctor explained.
“These are the go-to strains when addressing diarrhea and constipation as well as the discomfort of bloated tummies in children. They also have positive effects on children’s sleep quality and have been found to be helpful in addressing anxiety and improving children’s moods,” Dr Perry generously shared. Parents may find these strains also helpful in fighting off colds and improving their children’s appetites!

Apart from picking probiotics of high quality, safe for children’s consumption, and from a reliable brand, Dr Perry also revealed that it will be helpful if parents are aware of the Colony Forming Units or CFU in the probiotics they choose for their children, to ensure that they meet the special probiotics requirements for children which are different for the adults.

Dr Perry concluded that probiotics should be considered by all parents of growing children, for they play a crucial role in helping them grow, develop and thrive with more resilience. The higher the quality of probiotics used, the better the results and benefits they tend to offer.

Dr. Perry Tan
Managing Director & CEO
TCK BON Sdn Bhd