healthy for children

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Child Health

Biogaia figure child health Babies and small children are particularly vulnerable to the bad bacteria found in the digestive system. It is here we see some of the biggest benefits from using probiotics.

BioGaia Probiotics make a difference

Clinical studies have shown that L. reuteri:

  • reduces crying time in colicky babies
  • reduces the length of time premature babies have to stay in hospital
  • reduces the length of time small children are ill with diarrhoea
  • generally keeps children free from fever and gut infection
  • has positive effects in infants with a family history of allergy

L. reuteri has been shown to be safe in premature and healthy newborns as well as older children.