Product summary:
30x 1g powder sachets
A specific child friendly biotic combination of viable organisms from 7 live culture strains:
Lactobacillus casei, Lactobacillus rhamnosus, Streptococcus thermophilus, Bifidobacterium breve, Lactobacillus acidophilus, Lactobacillus bulgaricus and, notably, Bifidobacterium infantis - one of the dominant cultures in children.
Each sachet provides 1 billion live cultures, plus FOS (fructooligosaccharide) fibres.
Comes in easy-to-administer 1g sachets and in a tasteless powder form. The powder is easily dissolved in water, milk, juice or can be added to food. It can be taken alongside antibiotics, when travelling and as part of a healthy diet.
From birth onwards, this product can be given as a supplement. It is free from sugars, artificial flavours and colourings, which can be found in other children's supplements and foods containing live cultures.
Directions for use:
½ - 1 sachet once a day mixed with milk, water or food (start with ¼ of a sachet for young babies). If still breastfeeding, some of the powder can be mixed with a little milk or placed directly on the nipple before a feed or given directly into the infant’s mouth. Alternatively, use as recommended by your doctor or healthcare practitioner.
Do not exceed recommended daily intake.
Storage: Can be stored at room temperature out of direct sunlight, without the need for refrigeration.
Warnings an allergy advice: Contains traces of soya and milk (these are used in the bacterium growth medium) at levels which should not affect lactose intolerance sufferers.
A live culture powder
Multi-strain formula - 1 billion strength
With the child-specific Bifidobacterium infantis strain
With FOS fibres
Suitable for children of all ages
Tasteless powder form
Easy-to-administer single serving sachets (so no clumping)
No need to refrigerate
Suitable for vegetarians
30x 1g sachets per pot
Per 1g sachet:
Lactobacillus casei PXN 37
Lactobacillus rhamnosus PXN 54
Streptococcus thermophilus PXN 66
Bifidobacterium breve PXN 25
Lactobacillus acidophilus PXN 35
Bifidobacterium infantis PXN 27
Lactobacillus bulgaricus PXN 39
Total Viable Count 1.00 x 109 CFU/gram
Fructooligosaccharide (FOS)
Ingredients: Live bacteria mix: Lactobacillus casei, Lactobacillus rhamnosus, Streptococcus thermophilus, Bifidobacterium breve, Lactobacillus acidophilus, Bifidobacterium infantis, Lactobacillus bulgaricus (milk, soya); fructooligosaccharide.
ALLERGY ADVICE: for allergens, see ingredients in bold. Contains traces of soya and milk (these are used in the bacterium growth medium) at levels which should not affect lactose intolerance sufferers.
Contains no: artificial colours, flavourings, preservatives, gluten, sugar, wheat or yeast.
Suitable for vegetarians.
More information:
Make your own bio-live yoghurt!
Individual bacteria strains have different requirements to aid their growth in culture and the human gastrointestinal tract.
While Gut-Buddies Infantis Complex has not been produced with the primary purpose of being used as a 'starter culture' to make yoghurt or soured milk, we have successfully made yoghurt from it.
Our cultures grew within 24 hours - why not give it a go too?!
Top tips for a healthy children's diet
What you feed your child can have a major effect on their health (particularly their digestive health and immunity) and long-term dietary habits.
For example, a sweet-tooth can be acquired at an early age, by eating sweeter and sweeter foods, but processed sugar is a highly toxic food. However, an existing sweet-tooth can be reversed (usually with a little resistance at first), by gradually reducing the level of sweetness in foods and drinks.
Try to avoid giving sweets, sweetened foods, cola and other sweetened drinks to children on a regular basis. Cola drinks are particularly bad because most contain caffeine, an addictive substance that can de-mineralise the body. Similarly, very few breakfast cereals are sugar-free - most processed cereals contain fast-releasing sugars and have added sugar (not to mention artificial additives, preservatives, colourings and flavourings).
An ideal nutritious snack for children, packed with vitamins, minerals, phytochemicals and dietary fibre, is fruit (especially berries), so try to make sure that you always have plenty of fruit on offer so that children can nibble as and when they are peckish.
Another good habit to develop early on is to regularly eat raw vegetables and salad foods, preferably at each meal. The younger this starts, the easier it will be to integrate into the long-term diet. Many vegetables (particularly organic produce) are naturally sweet and will therefore appeal more to a child's palate. For example, carrots, corn and peas.
It is also worth remembering that children's systems are very sensitive and react more readily to substances they are exposed to. Allergies start young and so, by paying close attention, you can find out what does and does not suit your child. For instance, many children have adverse reactions to food additives, sugar, dairy products, wheat and other gluten grains. Symptoms may include rashes, eczema, vomiting, diarrhoea, stomach ache, wind, coughing, frequent sore throats, asthma and respiratory infections.
Optimum nutrition with 'real food' will support a child's digestion, immune system and general health and well-being.