“Are probiotics safe for kids?”
Can I give probiotics to my child to improve his gut function?
9 Answers
Yes, they are safe but also they are probably not needed. There is little to no evidence that any healthy person needs probiotics. Just eat healthy foods and stay healthy in general. No probiotics are required as a routine. If you say your child needs to improve gut function, specific symptoms should be addressed and diagnosed, rather than just taking probiotics.
Yes, the only contradiction is if your child has a central line like a port or broviac.
Yes, you can. There are many OTC probiotics for children. I do not recommend Probiotics for long term (> 2 months) though.
Pro-biotics are absolutely fine to give to your child, especially after a diarrhea-type illness. The benefits are not astronomical, but they have been studied and can definitely provide some improvement back to normal a little bit faster.
Not advised unless your kid has been given antibiotics.
Yes, probiotics improve the gut functions. The good bacteria improve the common GI symptomology.
Probiotics are safe. It’s controversial as to if they will help. May be most helpful for diarrhea from antibiotics.
Probiotics, if given as directed, are fine for children.
Yes. Look for the ones approved for children. This can help gut immunity.
