It has been suggested that the term “probiotic” should be reserved for live microbes that have been shown in controlled human studies to impart a human health benefit. Probiotics are intended to assist the body’s naturally occurring gut microbiota. Gut bacteria have many functions in the body and affect gut health and immune function. ¹

Gastro-intestinal issues could occur when there is an imbalance of gut bacteria.

Probiotics are known to have particular properties such as resistance to acid pH, bile tolerance, tolerance to pancreatic fluid, adhesion and invasion capacity in the intestinal epithelial cells. The above properties permit their survival in the gastrointestinal tract and the improvement of the intestinal balance. ²

Please consult your healthcare professional if probiotics will help your gastro-intestinal issue.

According to International Association of Probiotics, when it comes to probiotics, more is not necessarily better. In fact, you could be paying more for a higher CFU probiotics without necessarily seeing an added benefit. The quantity should match the evidence supporting its benefits. ¹⁰

Lactobacillus rhamnosus GG (LGG) is one of the most studied probiotics strain, with more than 1100 scientific mentions, it is widely research, fulfilling the following criteria¹¹:
• Produce an antimicrobial substance
• Resistance to acid and bile
• Beneficial effects of human health
• Attachment to human epithelial cells
• Colonize the human intestine
• Good growth characteristics

Sustenium REcharge and PROhydra, which contain LGG probiotics strains, are suitable for 3+ children.

The LGG bacterial strain is the most studied probiotics strain, with more than 1,100 scientific mentions and the best studied probiotics preparation in children.¹³

If your child has pre-existing health condition, you may like to discuss the use of probiotics for your child with your healthcare professional.

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15. Sustenium probiotics packaging