Childhood constipation is a common problem that affects roughly 10% of all children. It’s worth mentioning that up to 70% of these cases can be linked to milk allergies. The majority of these cases clear up after eliminating cow milk from the diet. There are a few other common causes as well, including low-fiber diets, use of certain medications and many more. There is some evidence that probiotics play an important role in preventing or alleviating constipation and other mild digestive issues.<\/p>\n
In a study involving 20 children with an average age of 7.4 years, supplementation with a probiotic for 4 weeks was found to increase the frequency of defecation and stool consistency. This study involved a specific strain known as b. breve. There are a few other strains that have been studied, such as l. plantarum and b. infantis, but in some cases it might be more beneficial to try some good quality probiotic blends.<\/p>\n
Baby’s Jarro-Dophilus by Jarrow, and Udo’s Choice Infant’s Probiotic are two great formulas that include most of the strains discussed in this article. There is also a product from Natren called Life Start that is designed for infants and contains only b. infantis. Studies have shown that b. infantis is found in 60% of babies that are born vaginally as opposed to only 9% of those born by caesarean section.<\/p>\n
All of these products are available for purchase at Peach Vitamins in Atlanta, Georgia. For questions or comments, please feel free to call us at 404-266-9115, or pay us a visit at 2900 Peachtree Rd Atlanta, GA 30305.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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