Study finds probiotics may bolster immune system in children

SAN BRUNO, Calif. A study recently published in the journal Pediatrics has found that probiotics may be able to bolster the immune system in children well enough to ward off cold and flu viruses, Biocodex reported last week.

Patricia Raymond, assistant professor at Eastern Virginia Medical School, advised to consider the use of Florastor to help strengthen the gut.

"Consider the use of Saccharomyces boulardii (S. boulardii), a yeast-based probiotic supplement commonly sold under the brand name Florastor," she said. "Data has shown that S. boulardii can modify the inflammation and secretion of the gut, neutralize toxins and decrease various pathogens' ability to attach to the wall of the intestine."

Florastor is also available as Florastor Kids, Biocodex stated.