A healthy digestive system is very important for a strong immune system in kids as well as in 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 healthy, plus they keep unfriendly bacteria, yeasts and molds in check.
Probiotics can be taken at any age. They can be taken as a daily supplement as they heavily influence the entire digestive and immune system.
If a child has been on an antibiotic, it is extremely important to replenish the beneficial bacteria lost by taking a quality probiotics supplement over the following two weeks.
Probiotics can help boost the immune system whenever a child might be coming down with symptoms of a cold or flu.
Allergies are another indication of one’s immune system under-functioning and probiotics are ideal in this situation.
Acne and any digestive issues like irritable bowel syndrome or Chrohn’s disease would also be an indication. A child who is sufering from solid stool can benefit greatly from supplementation with probiotics, its safer and often more effective than over the counter stool softeners.
Bob Robertson said,
April 20, 2009 @ 9:42 pm
Yessss, I take probiotics daily – I give them to my kids, grandkids, and great-grandkids when they will take them – and my dogs get them with a piece of meat regularly, they love the meat.