Nicole M. Avena

1 month ago | baby-chick.com | Nicole M. Avena |Ph. D |Nina Spears

Probiotics are a hot topic in the media today — especially regarding their benefits for gut health. What often isn’t discussed is their role in children and whether the pediatric population can benefit from their supplementation as much as adults can. Let’s examine what the current research says regarding how probiotics work and whether kids need them. Probiotics are live microorganisms that, when administered in optimal amounts, can positively impact one’s gut health status.