Infections in children decrease nutrient absorption, increase
their losses, and affect daily metabolic processes which
affect growth in children1
their losses, and affect daily metabolic processes which
affect growth in children1
In children, probiotic supplementation can reduce2-4
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References:
1. Bhutta ZA. Effect of infections and environmental factors on growth and nutritional status in developing countries. Journal of pediatric gastroenterology and nutrition. 2006 Dec 1;43:S13-21. 2. Leyer GJ et al. Probiotic Effects on Cold and Influenza-Like Symptom Incidence and Duration in Children. Pediatrics. 2009; 124:e172-e179 3. Van Niel CW et al. Lactobacillus Therapy for Acute Infectious Diarrhea in Children: A Meta-analysis. Pediatrics. 2002; 109:678-684. 4. Reid G, Jass J, Sebulsky MT, McCormick JK. Potential uses of probiotics in clinical practice. Clinical microbiology reviews. 2003 Oct 1;16(4):658-72.
