Effects of Probiotics in Children with Irritable Bowel Syndrome.
Source: Journal of Pediatric Gastroenterology and Nutrition
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Bifidobacteria are bacteria that exist primarily in the large intestine although some also inhabit the lower part of the small intestine. To date, 28 species of bifidobacteria have been isolated from the intestines of humans and animals. The following five are the predominant species that occur in humans: Bifidobacteria bididum (bifidus), B. infantis, B. breve, B. adolescentis, and B. longum.
Lactobacillus acidophilus (LA) is one of the most prominent strains of
beneficial bacteria that predominantly reside in the small intestine. They
provide a number of beneficial functions and effects such as prevention of
bacterial infections, enhancement of digestion and absorption of nutrients,
metabolism of cholesterol, and a strengthening of the immune system.
Maintaining a healthy colonization of intestinal microflora with beneficial
bacteria such as L. acidophilus is a key factor in an individual's overall
health.
Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is one of the most common gastrointestinal
disorders that physicians treat. Patients with this non-life-threatening
condition may present with a broad range of symptoms which typically
include abdominal pain associated with altered bowel habits, including
constipation, diarrhea, or alternating constipation and diarrhea, and a
less common presentation of painless diarrhea. Although the symptoms are
typically intermittent, they may be continuous and should be present for at
least three months before the diagnosis of irritable bowel syndrome is
considered. According to a study published in the Journal of Pediatric
Gastroenterology and Nutrition, some probiotics may be helpful in the
management of IBS in children and teens. The randomized, double-blind,
placebo-controlled, cross-over study included 59 children between the ages
of four and 18 years who had been diagnosed with IBS. The participants were
randomly assigned to receive either placebo or the probiotic supplement
containing bifidobacteria and LA (450 billion CFU) for six weeks. At the
end, after a "wash-out" period of 2 weeks, each participant was switched to
the other group and followed for another 6 weeks. The results revealed that
placebo was effective in some of the parameters in many of the patients,
but the probiotic supplement was significantly superior to it in the
primary endpoint, which was the subjective assessment of relief of
symptoms. Probiotics were also more effective than placebo in 3 out of 4
secondary endpoints, which included abdominal pain/discomfort, abdominal
bloating/gassiness and family assessment of life disruption. There was no
difference noticed in stool patterns between the probiotics and placebo.
Since probiotics appear to be safe and more effective than placebo in the
treatment of IBS, it may be a useful supplement to reduce symptoms and
improve quality of life in children and adolescents with IBS.1
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1
Guandalini S, Magazzu G, Chiaro A, et al. VSL#3 improves symptoms in
children with irritable bowel syndrome: a multicenter, randomized,
placebo-controlled, double-blind, crossover study. J Pediatr Gastroenterol
Nutr. 2010;51(1):24-30.
Condition Specific Probiotics for Kids & Teens:
Kids/Teens Immune Support
According to the 2012 National Health Interview, probiotics are the 3rd natural product most used by children.
Research shows the benefits of probiotics in preventing acute upper respiratory tract infections. (Probiotics (live micro micro-organisms) to prevent upper respiratory tract infections (URTIs) (for example, the common cold ), King , Sarah. 2014
Research also shows the effectiveness of probiotics on the duration of illness in healthy children and adults who develop common acute respiratory infectious conditions. (British Journal of Nutrition, 2014;111:1507 1507–1519)
Which Probiotics Do What? Here is a simplified breakdown:
Digestion
L. reuteri DSM 17938
L. acidophilus CL1285
L. casei LBC80R
L. rhamnosus CLR2
L. acidophilus NCFM
L. paracasei Lpc-37
B. lactis Bl-04
B. lactis Bi-07
B. breve (Bbr8)
L. plantarum (14D)
B. animalis (subspecies lactis BLC1)
L. paracasei (IMC 502)
L. rhamnosus (IMC 501)
L. acidophilus (LA1)
B. longum (subspecies longum SP54)
Liver
Lactobacillus casei (PXN 37)
Lactobacillus rhamnosus (PXN 54)
Streptococcus thermophilus (PXN 66)
Lactobacillus acidophilus (PXN 35)
Bifidobacterium breve (PXN 25)
Bifidobacterium longum (PXN 30)
Bifidobacterium bulgaricus (PXN 39)
Allergies
Lactobacillus rhamnosus (CRL 1505)
Mental Health
Lactobacillus helveticus (Rosell-52)
Bifidobacterium longum (Rosell-175)
Mouth and Throat
S. salivarius (K12)
S. salivarius (M18)
L. plantarum (L-137)
Heart
Lactobacillus reuteri (NCIMB 30242)
Skin
L. rhamnosus SP1
L. acidophilus L-92
Urinary and Vaginal Health
L. crispatus LbV 88
L. crispatus CTV-05
L. crispatus GAI 98322
L. gasseri LbV 150N
L. jensenii LbV 116
L. rhamnosus GR-1
L. reuteri RC-14
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