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Topic: probiotics for kids?

maureen2174
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Member # 11471

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hi,

just wondering what probiotics you use for your kids? i have my son on florastor for kids, but thinking of adding another one. he also takes chewable acidophilous.

is there another powder that you can add to drinks?

thanks, maureen

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greengirl
LymeNet Contributor
Member # 25316

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Hi,

I give my kids Udo's Choice Infant Probiotic. It's a powder, advertised for kids 0-5. And, we put it in their drinks.

I'm not treating my kids for Lyme, this is just for their general well-being.

I know a lot more people have a lot more experience on probiotics, but, I have found that I "over dosed" on probiotics, and the result of that was constipation. So, just be aware of that possiblity. Good luck.

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Joyful
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I give my kids the chewable acidophilus...also not for lyme...just for their health. Maybe I should check out the Udo's Choice??

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JT's Mom
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Member # 24553

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My son is almost 6 and I have been giving him probiotics twice a day. His LLMD said to give at least 8 different strains, so I've had to use different brands to do that. I give him Culturelle and I-flora (for kids) during the day, then I give him the 6 strain blend from Custom Probiotics at night. The I-flora and Custom Probiotics are powder that can be mixed with a drink. The Culturelle comes in capsules that I open up and pour in a drink. I have wondered if I'm overdoing it, but so far my son hasn't had any constipation issues. I also give him Florastor at the same time as abx.

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maureen2174
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Member # 11471

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thanks for all the recommendations.

wow- JT's Mom- i didn't know custom probiotics made a probiotics for kids. I love custom probiotics- never had a problem with stomach issues or yeast when i was treating my lyme while taking custom probiotics!

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