Probiotics

The digestive system is host to hundreds of bacteria, both "good" bacteria and so-called "bad" bacteria.   A healthy digestive system will have a balance of the two. Yet there are times, in both adults and children, when the system gets out of balance and the "bad" bacteria overcome the "good."  Taking probiotics is a means of boosting the immune system and putting the gut flora back in balance. Childhood colds, flu and allergies can cause an imbalance, as can diarrhea, which flushes out intestinal bacteria, including beneficial bacteria.  There are times when boosting the levels of good bacteria with probiotics will help support your child's immune system.