Kid-Friendly Probiotics Aurora IL
Gastroenterology
Gastroenterology
Gastroenterology
Gastroenterology, Internal Medicine
Gender
Male
Education
Medical School: Univ Of Il Coll Of Med, Chicago Il 60680
Graduation Year: 1975
Hospital
Hospital: Rush -Copley Med Ctr, Aurora, Il; Provena Mercy Center, Aurora, Il
Group Practice: Dreyer Medical Clinic; Dreyer Medical Clinic Mercy Campus; Rush Prudential Health Plans
Gastroenterology, Internal Medicine
Gastroenterology
Gender
Male
Education
Graduation Year: 2007
Family Practice, Gastroenterology, Internal Medicine, Emergency Medicine
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Speciality
Gastroenterologist
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Accepting New Patients: Yes
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Gastroenterology
Gastroenterology
Intestinal Tract Issues
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By Bryce Edmonds
Help is on the way for kids whose digestive tracts react harshly to antibiotics. A new study has found that probiotics show great promise in combating the diarrhea that often accompanies antibiotic use. The beneficial bacteria or yeast probiotics contain restore the bacterial balance in the intestinal tract.
Researchers looked at 10 qualifying studies involving almost 2,000 children, ranging in age from infant to teen. These studies used the probiotics Lactobacilli spp., Bifidobacterium spp., Streptococcus spp., and Saccharomyces boulardii, either alone or in combination. The researchers found that the probiotic-taking kids lowered their chance of developing diarrhea compared to those taking the placebo or other remedies.
For the maximum benefit, start treatment as soon as possible with 5 to 10 billion CFUs (colony forming units) a day. Some kid-friendly probiotics to try: Udo’s Choice Children’s Blend; Nature’s Way Primadophilus for Children; Jarrow Formulas Yum-Yum Dophilus; Garden of Life Primal Defense Kids; Kid’s Kyo-Dophilus; American Health Chewy Bears Acidophilus; and RenewLife FloraBABY.
Author: Bryce Edmonds
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