And there's likely to be a huge difference between the pharmaceutical-grade probiotics that show promise in clinical trials and the yoghurts and supplements sold in shops.

Dietary supplement for newborns from birth onwards; infants, babies and young children. Suitable for both breastfed and bottle-fed babies. Short term probiotic and prebiotic supplement, specially formulated to support occasional bloating. A more natural optionMade using natural ingredients and free from artificial flavourings or colourings often found in other food & drinks containing live cultures; does not cause dependency High in fibre, providing suggested daily intakeThe International Scientific Association of Probiotics & Prebiotics (ISAPP) suggests a minimum daily intake of 3-5g of fermentable fibres such as FOS Food Supplements are intended to supplement the diet and should not be substituted for a varied diet or healthy lifestyle.

For children: our Babies & Children sachets and yummy Kids Gummies are highly researched probiotic supplements designed especially to support children's gut and immune health 8,9. Scientifically provenShown to survive stomach acidity and reach the gut alive, where it helps maintain balance in the baby’s gut flora by increasing levels of Bifidobacteria Suitable for during or afterantibiotics Can be taken by those on a course of long-term antibiotics (2 hours away from the medication) or after a course of antibiotics

Food supplement suitable for adults and children (from 4 years onwards) with the following recommendations: Probiotic supplements come in many different formats.Should you choose probiotic capsules,tablets, pills, or powders? Are gummies effective? Are liquid supplements better? Don't worry, if you buy your probiotic supplements from a trusted specialist company, all formats will be equally as effective, so just choose the format and strains which suit you best. For babies: Baby Drops is expertly formulated to complement your baby’s natural gut bacteria, supporting digestion and immune health 7. An independent survey on probiotics of 1,000 people across the UK, August 2020. See T&C's for more details. Whilst the symptoms are often the same, namely: abdominal pain, cramps and diarrhoea, there are in fact a number of different causes for an ‘upset stomach’.

Not sure which supplement is best for you?

And while there's no such thing as a magic silver bullet when it comes to our health – introducing a probiotic supplement (live strains of bacteria) to your diet can help support our microbiome, which has a positive impact on our gut. (And of course not forgetting about making room for plenty of funky fermented foods and drinks, like sauerkraut, kimchi and kombucha.) A more natural choiceLactobacillus, Bifidobacterium and Lactococcus naturally occur in the digestive tract Specifically designed for the vaginal microbiome, with highly researched friendly bacteria strains. There's some evidence that probiotics may be helpful in some cases, such as helping to ease some symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). For best results, do not remove desiccant sachet from the glass jar and close lid firmly after each use.