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It's time for a gut check

Emerging data show that probiotics may be beneficial for supporting overall digestive and immune health^8-10. Fostering a healthy infant gut microbiome regularly—not just after a bout of gastroenteritis or following a round of antibiotics—may be beneficial for baby.

Learn more about the link between gut bacteria and immune health.

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Strains matter

Probiotics Most Commonly Used in Infant Nutrition

Lactobacillus rhamnosus GG (branded LGG®)

The most widely studied probiotic, LGG has been used in food and dietary supplements for close to 30 years with a well-documented safety and efficacy profile.

Bifidobacterium lactis (BB-12®)

Also well-studied, BB-12 may have beneficial effects on gastrointestinal and immune function.

Lactobacillus reuteri (RC-14®)

Originating from healthy vaginal sources, this strain has been used safely since 2004.

Lactobacillus reuteri (DSM 17938)

This strain was isolated from the breast milk of a woman living in the Andes.

When to Recommend a Probiotic Supplement

Depending on the strain, probiotics may help your infant patients in the following ways:

Improve gut barrier function¹¹
Support immune health⁸
Lower risk of atopic/allergic disease⁹
Ease digestion issues like colic⁸

While most studies at this time revolve around individual strains, emerging evidence suggests combining some probiotic strains can have synergistic effects⁹.

Provide Your Patients with Clinically Studied Levels of LGG® and BB-12® Probiotics

See the options Mead Johnson Nutrition has to offer.

LGG and BB-12 are trademarks of Chr. Hansen A/S.

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