European guidance on paediatric use of probiotics states that benefits are limited to several conditions and urges caution with specific vulnerable groups

ConclusionThe efficacy of probiotics is strain specific and the scientifically proven benefits are currently limited to several clinical indications in the paediatric age group and not recommended for certain patient groups.This article is protected by copyright. All rights reserved.

Source: Acta Paediatrica - February 16, 2018 Category: Pediatrics Authors: Iva Hojsak, Valentina Fabiano, Tudor Lucian Pop, Olivier Goulet, Gian Vincenzo Zuccotti, Fugen Cullu Çokuğraş, Massimo Pettoello‐Mantovani, Sanja Kolaček Tags: Review Article Source Type: research