Digestive Health for children

For children

Emerging research suggests that children’s gut health is closely tied to overall well-being. Help raise parents’ awareness of the importance of balanced gut microbiota with these simple tips.

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Parent counseling tips

Support kids’ gut health through diet

Here are some ways parents can support their children’s gut microbiota:

Set limits: Limit sugary or processed foods
Go live: Serve yogurt with live, active cultures
Fermented foods: Feed your child foods like kefir, sauerkraut, kimchi, pickles, and apple cider vinegar

Prebiotics: Give your child prebiotics containing inulin fiber, such as Jerusalem artichokes, green bananas or plantains, jicama root, or asparagus
Probiotics: Try a supplement, like Zarbee’s® Children’s Complete Multivitamin + Probiotic, which contains Bacillus coagulans to help promote a healthy digestive system*

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Zarbee’s® Kids Immune Support*

Other ways to avoid occasional stomach aches, gas, and bloating

Other ways to avoid stomach aches, gas, and bloating

Hydration: Try giving your child clear liquids, like water, broth, or decaffeinated tea
Healthy habits: Make sure that your child is regularly eating a balanced diet
Mild foods: Try feeding your child foods such as rice, toast, crackers, or applesauce
Beware of bubbles: Avoid bubblegum and carbonated drinks

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Children’s Mylicon® Tummy Relief Products*

Good to know

Studies suggest that probiotics may help relieve antibiotic-associated diarrhea (AAD) in children

Antibiotics can upset the microbial balance in the gut. A systematic review of 33 studies found that, for children taking antibiotics, probiotic supplements can help restore that balance.¹

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Children’s Mylicon® Tummy Relief Products*

Give parents tips on how to avoid stomach pain and discomfort, plus dosage information for Children’s Mylicon® products.

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Zarbee’s® Kids Immune Support*

Educate parents on the role and function of the immune system, and provide tips on supporting good health through nutrition.*

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The Role of Supplements

Dr. Zak Zarbock explains the role of supplements in health and wellness.

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*These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.

REFERENCE: 1. Guo Q, Goldenberg JZ, Humphrey C, El Dib R, Johnston BC. Probiotics for the prevention of pediatric antibiotic-associated diarrhea. Cochrane Database Syst Rev. 2019;4(4):CD004827.