Probiotic suggestions

[Dolphin40]

Hi, do your children take a probiotic and if so which one? My child has hashimotos. I have had mixed feedback from practitioners on this from ‘only giving them what they need to a good probiotic is essential’. Thanks

[Alisbabas]

Hi

I’ve got both of Dr Michael Moseley books after watching his TV documentary a few years ago and found it highly interesting.

I think it’s called the the clever gut diet.

It talks about healing your gut from any inflammation and tells and lists all the best foods and probiotics and others in their.

I take Biomel and kefir from the supermarkets that’s usually in the yoghurt section.

They do help

Ali

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[asiatic]

I have been making my own Kefir for many years now. Much more convenient and cheaper than shop bought. It is very easy. You will find many " recipes " on line. You just need the starter then off you go. Children may find the taste too sour but you can add a flavour eg a few spoonfuls of chocolate milk to make it palatable.

[Mostew in reply to asiatic]

Or fresh puréed fruit and honey . ?

[asiatic in reply to Mostew]

The possibilities are endless. My favourite is a concoction of honey lemon and ginger that greygoose posted about a year ago. It is delicious.

[Mostew in reply to asiatic]

Possibly not the ginger for children ... sounds good though....

[Wetsuiter in reply to Mostew]

wby not?

[Mostew in reply to Wetsuiter]

No health reason . Just thought some children might prefer it without !!! Best try different combinations

[Jamima in reply to asiatic]

Is kefir better than natural Greek yogurt?

[asiatic in reply to Jamima]

Kefir is a fermented product containing more varied "good" bacteria and vitamins than greek yougurt.

[Jamima in reply to asiatic]

Ok, many thanks. I’ve tried it before but found it a bit hard going. I’ll add some fruit purée as suggested here.

[Mostew in reply to Jamima]

YES

[Cat013]

Hi use Biomel too. It’s a dairy free bottle and comes in a nice chocolate flavour. My kids love it. It’s not cheap though when used daily. X

[Hypopotamus]

I make water Kefir, and flavour it with apple or pineapple juice. My mate's granddaughters almost beg me for it.