Since you’re here, you probably already take probiotics, know the benefits and want your kids to get those same benefits, too. We know how probiotics create a healthy microbiota and prevent a “leaky gut” that can cause fatigue, weight gain, digestion issues, brain fog, recurrent UTIs and way more.
Maybe your doctor or a friend recommended your child to try probiotics to help fix some health problems. Don’t worry, they work — it’s science.
A few years back, my doctor told me: “One day, America will realize that a daily probiotic is better for your health than a daily multivitamin.”
I don’t think we’re there yet, but we’re definitely headed in that direction. There’s only more research going into pro- and prebiotics because doctors, scientists and really all people are discovering their health benefits. The recent rise in probiotic products may make it hard to choose which one is best for your child, so I dove deep and researched the best probiotics for kids. Here’s our top five.