Probiotics products for children in Singapore

Probiotics are living microorganisms that improve the health of the host they dwell in. Probiotics are thought to be digestive enzymes that support the colon, intestinal and digestive tracts, the stomach, the immune system and much more. There are many benefits to choosing a probiotic that fits your needs. Probiotics are normally measured in organisms per gram. The dose taken depends on the desired effect, whether the probiotic being taken for health maintenance, to reach the small or large intestine, to aid digestion and promote good health. Probiotics are essential to a healthy body and should be taken as recommended by a health care professional.


Primadophilus For Kids
from Nature's Way
30 chewable tablets

Retail at Vitakids



Primadophilus Children Ages 0-5
from Nature's Way
3 billion CFUs Bifidobacteria & Lactobacilli
7 strain formula specifically designed for children ages 0-5
Mixes easily into beverages
Retail at Vitakids



Acidophilius Strawberry Chewables w/ Bifidus,
by American Health
100 servings per container

Retail at Vitakids




Pediasure Complete (Milk powder)
contains FOS (Fructo-oligosaccharides) and Probiotics (Lactobacillus and Bifidobacteria) to help maintain a healthy digestive system
Retail at all supermarkets


Gain IQ (Milk powder)
FOS (Fructo-oligosaccharides) and Probiotics (Lactobacillus and Bifidobacteria) to help maintain a healthy digestive system
Retail at all supermarkets

The goodness and benefits of probiotics

Probiotics are health-promoting, friendly bacteria with many potential benefits. Strains of the genera Lactobacillus and Bifidobacterium, are the most widely used probiotic bacteria.

• Probiotics help maintain and restore the delicate balance of both "good" and "bad" bacteria necessary for a healthy digestive system. Without that balance, harmful bacteria can multiply and take over, causing gastrointestinal problems such as diarrhea or abdominal pain. Probiotics help normalise the whole digestive system.

• The strains of good bacteria in the gut help with digestion of food. It's especially good for children who consume milk but who lack the enzyme to break down the lactose in the milk. This gives them gas, abdominal pain and loose stools. Probiotics helps them to digest the lactose better, these symptoms are reduced and they recover faster.

• The probiotic bacteria may help relieve constipation by improving intestinal mobility.

• Preliminary testings show that probiotics can help boost the immune system. One specific finding shows that lactobacillus GG may reduce respiratory infections and their severity among children in daycare.

• There is also evidence that probiotics may help to prevent certain kinds of allergies because they have a beneficial effect on mucous membranes.

• Probiotic consumption may reduce the risk for colon, liver and breast cancers.

• Probiotic is recommended after a course of antibiotics so that the child can restore good bacteria back to the gut.

Important:
As probiotics contain live bacteria, they have to be kept at a cool temperature, as in a refrigerator. Parents are told not to put probiotics in warm milk as it will destroy the live bacteria. It must be taken in cool water.

Some milk powder like Pediasure Complete have probiotics added and it instructs parents to mix the milk powder with cold water when preparing milk. Follows as instructed!