GET HEALTHY WITH PREBIOTICS AND PROBIOTICS
"Mommy, my tummy hurts!" That’s a common complaint from young children, and it can mean many things - perhaps they need a toilet break, or they’re experiencing constipation or lactose intolerance. Parents quickly learn to distinguish the problem, but among young children who can’t express what’s wrong, such troubles can be very challenging to deal with. Digestive problems are common. In a survey conducted among 120 healthcare professionals, it was found that lactose intolerance, diarrhoea and constipation were among the top five most common problems among young children. 1 Fortunately, maintaining a healthy digestive system can help address these troubles. The presence of good bacteria in the system plays an important role in the overall health of young children. 2 This is why it’s important to ensure that a child’s diet includes prebiotics and probiotics. Why we need prebiotics and probiotics Prebiotics are the food source for the healthy bacteria in t