Probiotics: What You Need to Know

A few days ago, a mother asked me: My baby has low immunity, can you prescribe some probiotics to improve immunity?

Question 1: Is taking probiotics the right way to improve your baby’s immunity?

Theoretically, intestinal microflora has a certain immune protection effect, inhibits local inflammation, improves the intestinal barrier, and regulates immune response. However, it is not clear whether oral supplementation of probiotic preparations can bring clear clinical effects, and more research is needed to confirm it.

To maintain a healthy intestinal flora, you need to rely on a balanced diet and healthy lifestyle habits, rather than relying too much on probiotics.

Parents should pay attention to their children's diet structure, ensure nutrition, balance meat and vegetables, eat more fresh vegetables and fruits, and drink more water.

Question 2: What are the probiotics commonly used by children?

Name: Bifidobacterium triple live bacteria enteric-coated capsules

Ingredients: Bifidobacterium longum, Lactobacillus acidophilus, Enterococcus faecalis

Efficacy: It can treat acute and chronic diarrhea and constipation caused by intestinal flora imbalance. It can also be used to treat moderate acute diarrhea, chronic diarrhea, indigestion and abdominal distension.

Name: Bacillus licheniformis live bacteria capsules

Ingredients: Bacillus licheniformis

Efficacy: It is used for acute and chronic enteritis and diarrhea caused by bacteria or fungi, and can also be used for the prevention and treatment of intestinal flora imbalance caused by other reasons.

Name: Compound Lactobacillus acidophilus tablets

Ingredients: Lactobacillus acidophilus

Efficacy: Used for intestinal dysfunction caused by intestinal flora imbalance, such as mild acute diarrhea.

Name: Live Clostridium butyricum powder

Ingredients: Live Clostridium butyricum

Efficacy: Treat and improve digestive tract symptoms caused by intestinal flora disorders due to various reasons

Name: Saccharomyces boulardii powder

Ingredients: Freeze-dried Saccharomyces boulardii

Efficacy: Treat diarrhea in adults and children, as well as diarrhea symptoms caused by intestinal flora imbalance.

Question 3: Precautions for taking probiotic preparations

1. Children who are allergic to microbial preparations or have gastrointestinal symptoms should not use

2. When using probiotics, please be careful not to take them at the same time as antibacterial drugs, such as penicillins, cephalosporins, and macrolides such as azithromycin, erythromycin, and acetyl-midecamycin. In special circumstances, the interval between taking them should be at least 1-2 hours.

3. Probiotics are not a panacea for health care products, nor can they be used for all constipation and diarrhea. Do not purchase them at will. Consult a doctor before use.