5 Benefits of Probiotics for Healthy Kids
by: Kerry Jones, MPH, RDN, LDN - Nutrition Consultant for Tiny Sprouts Foods
Probiotics have grown in popularity in the last couple of years. In fact, the probiotic industry was estimated to be worth $48.38 billion in 2018 and is not anticipated to slow down any time soon1. This is due to the growing number of health benefits being discovered on probiotic use for the whole family.
Probiotics are live microorganisms that are intended to have health benefits when consumed in fermented foods, such as yogurt, kefir, and sauerkraut, probiotic-fortified foods, or some dietary supplements. The microorganisms present in probiotics are often similar to the ones that naturally live in our bodies 2. While we typically think of bacteria or microorganisms as a bad thing, our bodies actually need certain types of microorganisms and good bacteria to stay healthy.
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