What are the effects of probiotics for children

Most of the symptoms that babies experience, such as nausea, vomiting, and indigestion, are caused by abnormal bacteria in the body. In this case, it is necessary to supplement probiotics appropriately to inhibit harmful bacteria, enhance intestinal immunity, promote nutrient absorption, reduce allergic reactions, and make the baby healthier.

1. The role of probiotics in children

1. Inhibit harmful bacteria

Probiotics compete for space in the intestines and squeeze out harmful bacteria. The organic acids, hydrogen peroxide and bacteria they produce can prevent the growth and reproduction of harmful bacteria, acting as a screen.

2. Enhance intestinal immunity

Probiotics can regulate the body's immune system, enhance intestinal inherent immunity, promote the secretion of intestinal mucosa-related cytokines and antibodies, and play a certain role in maintaining the baby's intestinal immune balance.

3. Promote nutrient absorption

Probiotics can produce lactase to help babies digest lactose and alleviate abdominal bloating, gas and abdominal pain caused by lactose intolerance. The lactic acid produced by the decomposition of lactose can promote the baby's body's absorption of calcium, iron, phosphorus, zinc, and vitamin D, while producing nutrients such as vitamin B and vitamin K.

4. Reduce allergic reactions

Probiotics as bacteria can regulate the development of intestinal mucosal lymphoid tissue, thereby reducing the occurrence of allergic diseases. For example, probiotics can alleviate the symptoms of milk allergy in some babies and correct diarrhea.

2. When is the best time for babies to supplement probiotics?

Experts say that it is generally not recommended to take probiotics for a long time. The baby's intestines are constantly developing, and a good intestine should regulate the balance of its flora on its own. There is no need to eat probiotics when everything is normal for the baby. Probiotics simply help normalize your baby's system when it's out of balance.

1. When taking antibiotics. Antibiotics, especially broad-spectrum antibiotics, cannot distinguish between harmful bacteria and beneficial bacteria, so when they kill the enemy, they often kill the beneficial bacteria as well. Taking some probiotics at this time or later will play a good role in maintaining the balance of intestinal flora.

2. Children can be given probiotics when they suffer from malnutrition caused by loss of appetite, indigestion, milk intolerance, acute and chronic diarrhea, dry stools and poor absorption function.

3. Babies who are born prematurely, by caesarean section, or who are not breastfed cannot get enough probiotics from their mothers, and the intestinal flora that protects health is not sound. They may experience symptoms such as weak constitution, loss of appetite, and dry stools. They should also supplement with probiotics in appropriate amounts.

4. It can play a preventive role in special moments when immunity is low or needs to be enhanced (such as during an epidemic).