Pediatr. pro Praxi, 2006; 5: 264-270

Probiotics in childhood

doc. MUDr. Josef Sýkora Ph.D, MUDr. Jan Schwarz, MUDr. Konrad Siala MSc
Dětská klinika FN a LF UK v Plzni

Probiotics are live microorganisms that when ingested affect the intestinal microbial flora and benefit the health of the host. Probiotics have been shown to have positive preventive and therapeutic potential effects on various gastrointestinal and other conditions, however, it is too early to reach final conclusions regarding the role of probiotics in children. In this paper, the authors focus on diseases with­ paediatric relevance for which treatment with probiotics have been suggested. Future clinical trials should evaluate carefully selected, precisely defined strains and address clinically important end-points.

Keywords: probiotics, children, preventive and therapeutic effect

Published: December 1, 2006  Show citation

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Sýkora J, Schwarz J, Siala K. Probiotics in childhood. Pediatr. praxi. 2006;7(5):264-270.
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