PROBIOTICS FOR KIDS
PROBIOTICS FOR KIDS: WHY THEY SUPPORT IMMUNITY As more kids are returning to school buildings or other “in-person” activities where they will mix and mingle with more than just other students, you may be wondering what you can do to support their immune systems. Of course, you need to ensure they eat a healthy diet, encourage them to wear a mask when appropriate, wash their hands and avoid touching their face. But you also should think about their digestive system. Immunity and the digestive system That may sound strange, but the digestive system is the hub of your body’s immune health. In fact, 70 percent of your immunity cells are located in the lining of your gut, which is also home to trillions of tiny good and bad bacteria. (You may have heard this called your microbiome .) The balance between those good and bad bacteria is a key part of the immune system. But it can easily get out of balance thanks to processed foods, occasional stress and environmental factors. Benef...