{"product_id":"orange-naturals-kids-probiotics-powder-5-billion-cfu-100-g","title":"Orange Naturals Kids Probiotics 5 Billion CFU (100 g)","description":"\u003cp\u003eOrange Naturals Kids Probiotics is an unflavoured probiotic powder for children from age 1 through the teen years. A quarter teaspoon gives 5 billion CFU from eight bacterial strains, and the powder mixes into a drink or onto food. Source of probiotics. The jar holds 100 g.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat Kids Probiotics is licensed for\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is licensed for sale by Health Canada and bears NPN 80081290. The licence also lists:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHelps support gastrointestinal health.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCould promote a favorable gut flora.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat is in a quarter teaspoon\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe formula combines four Lactobacillus and four Bifidobacterium strains. Lactobacillus rhamnosus HA-500 leads at 1.99 billion CFU, then Lactobacillus plantarum HA-119 at 1.3 billion. Bifidobacterium longum HA-135 and Lactobacillus acidophilus HA-122 add 0.5 billion each, and Bifidobacterium breve HA-129 adds 0.2 billion. Bifidobacterium bifidum, Bifidobacterium infantis and Lactobacillus helveticus round it out at 0.17 billion each.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat totals at least 8 billion CFU when made and 5 billion CFU at expiry. The only other ingredients are maltodextrin, silicon dioxide and ascorbic acid. The powder is shelf-stable and needs no refrigeration, which makes it easy to pack for trips.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow it compares\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMany kids probiotics are chewables or drops with one or two strains. This one is a powder with eight strains, including B. breve, B. infantis and B. longum, and the dose scales by age with a measuring spoon. It was sold before as Probiotic Powder for toddlers through teens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to take it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStir it into a cool drink or sprinkle it on food, with a meal, and keep it 2 to 3 hours apart from antibiotics. Ages 1 to 2 take 1\/4 teaspoon once a day; ages 3 to 5, twice a day; ages 6 to 11, three times a day; and 12 and over take 1\/2 teaspoon twice a day. The powder has come into contact with milk and soy. The full directions and cautions are under How to Take.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWho it suits\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt suits families with toddlers, school-age children or teens who will not swallow capsules, since the powder has no taste of its own. One jar covers several ages, because the dose changes with the scoop rather than the product. Children with a dairy or soy allergy should not use it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eOrange Naturals Kids Probiotics FAQ\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes it need to be refrigerated?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. It is shelf-stable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes it have a flavour?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo, it is unflavoured, so it disappears into juice, milk alternatives, smoothies or yogurt.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow many strains does it contain?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEight: four Lactobacillus and four Bifidobacterium.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan it be taken with antibiotics?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTake it at least 2 to 3 hours before or after an antibiotic.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShop more \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/orange-naturals\"\u003eOrange Naturals supplements\u003c\/a\u003e or the full \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/probiotics\"\u003eprobiotic range\u003c\/a\u003e. Orders over $99 ship free in Canada.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Orange Naturals","offers":[{"title":"100 g","offer_id":39853749567591,"sku":"ON01086","price":24.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1709\/1189\/products\/Orange_Naturals_Kids_Probiotics_5_billion_CFU_100_g_Image_3.png?v=1663040748","url":"https:\/\/checkout.vitasave.ca\/products\/orange-naturals-kids-probiotics-powder-5-billion-cfu-100-g","provider":"Vitasave","version":"1.0","type":"link"}