Optibac Probiotics For Your Child's Health - 30 Sachets

ProbioStart is specially formulated for pregnant women, nursing mothers, infants and children with a unique probiotic and prebiotic blend containing Bifidobacterium infantis and Bifidobacterium bifidum – the dominant and most important beneficial cultures of friendly bacteria found in healthy infants and children.

Pregnant and breastfeeding women can take ProbioStart during their pregnancy and nursing periods to maintain healthy levels of the appropriate types of beneficial bacteria for child health. In the cases of vaginal birth, a newborn swallows what will become its first healthy intestinal microflora as it passes through the mother’s birth canal. This is nature’s way for mothers to inoculate their babies and provide them with a foundation of healthy bacteria for their future health. At the time of birth, if the mother has good levels of friendly bacteria, and the right types to support child health, these will be passed to the baby during birth! Many pregnant women take ProbioStart during pregnancy for this purpose.

Following birth, development of the infant’s microflora is influenced by diet (breast milk / formula), environment, and medication (e.g. antibiotics). The natural development of bifidobacteria in infants is favoured by breast-feeding, and studies have found higher concentrations of Bifidobacterium infantis and Bifidobacterium bifidum in breast-fed infants as opposed to babies bottle-fed with formulas. Many nursing mothers take ProbioStart while breastfeeding to help support their child’s levels of friendly bacteria during this time.

From 6 months onwards, introducing ProbioStart into your child’s diet supports the development of friendly probiotic bacteria promoting good digestive health and supporting natural immune defences. Medical research shows that a good balance of friendly bacteria helps support digestion, immunity and energy levels for all infants and children, in particular: a) formula fed infants, b) infants delivered by caesarean section, c) preterm (premature) infants (Caesarean babies and pre-term babies unfortunately do not receive the full benefits of healthy bacteria from the mother), d) infants and children with allergies and skin irritations such as eczema, e) infants and children with digestive problems such as colic, diarrhoea, constipation and lactose intolerance, and f) infants and young children during and after antibiotic therapy.

The overuse or misuse of antibiotics in infants and children may result in unhealthy intestinal conditions as antibiotics deplete normal levels of intestinal bacteria. Unbalanced levels of bacteria can manifest in the form of allergies and digestive problems in children whereas healthy levels can contribute to their overall health and wellbeing.

A healthy balance of friendly bacteria in the intestines provides specific enzymes needed in the digestion of particular substances, production of B complex vitamins and vitamin K, and improves the absorption and uptake of minerals and nutrients in the diet, including calcium which is important during the early years of growth.

Introducing ProbioStart into your child’s diet supports the development of friendly probiotic bacteria promoting good digestive health and supporting natural immune defences.

Probiotics are NOT recommended for severely immuno-suppressed patients, post cardiac surgery patients, patients with pancreatic dysfunction or patients with blood in the stool unless under a doctor’s care.

- Infants 6 to 12 months: one sachet per day or as professionally directed.

- Children 12 months and above: one-to-two sachets per day as needed or as professionally directed.

- Pregnant and nursing mothers: one sachet per day or as professionally directed.

- Food supplements should not be given to infants under 6 months of age without the advice of a doctor.

- ProbioStart can be easily mixed with your child’s favourite cold foods or beverages - avoid hot foods or fluids (can be taken with formula milk when it is at room temperature, but not when heated as heat reduces the viability of the beneficial bacteria).

During infancy & childhood the types of friendly bacteria that naturally live in our intestines are very different from the types found in adulthood and old age. Bifidobacterium infantis and Bifidobacterium bifidum are the dominant and most important beneficial cultures found in healthy infants and children during their early years and have unique benefits in supporting digestion, immunity and resistance to infection. The prebiotics in ProbioStart help maintain high levels of bifidobacteria by acting as a food source for the probiotics to flourish in the intestines.

Bifidobacterium infantis Rosell-33 (1 billion).
Bifidobacterium bifidum Rosell-71 (1 billion).
Lactobacillus acidophilus Rosell-52 (1 billion).
Formula also includes Prebiotic fibres known as fructooligosaccharides 300mg.

Suitable for vegetarians.

Sachets are enclosed in 3 layer laminated sachets for maximum protection against heat and humidity.

At Wren Laboratories we work closely with pharmacists and healthcare practitioners to understand the health needs, expectations and aspirations of today’s consumers. We believe in delivering innovative, nature-based healthcare solutions – empowering the consumer to make a positive difference in managing their own health. Our innovative product range is unique and strongly based on clinical evidence and scientific research, setting the standards in our industry.

Our DTECTA brand of probiotics offers today’s consumers natural health solutions to support their demanding lifestyles. We work with specific probiotic strains and select combinations of strains that have been well researched and documented in their quality, safety and particular efficacies. Each DTECTA probiotic is tailored for a particular health condition as the formulation and combination of strains delivers particular health benefits.

We believe in helping people to obtain healthy, fulfilling lives by helping them take charge of their well-being and by offering them a natural choice in managing their health.

- Commitment to Excellence

Wren Laboratories is committed to working with the world's best research and development partners to provide the safest and most effective probiotic formulations under the DTECTA brand. Wren has partnered with the Institut Rosell to meet and exceed our customers' expectations. Founded in the 1930's, the Institut Rosell is the premier research institute for probiotics in Europe.

- What are probiotics?
The natural friendly bacteria that live in our body are known as ‘probiotics’. They help maintain healthy digestion, immunity and wellbeing.

- What are prebiotics?
Prebiotics are a food source for probiotics to grow and flourish. They cannot be absorbed or broken down by the body and therefore serve as a great food source for the bifidobacteria in particular.

- Should I take probiotics?
Research shows that a good balance of friendly bacteria in our bodies helps to maintain healthy digestion, a strong immune system and overall wellbeing. However this balance between friendly probiotic bacteria and bad pathogenic bacteria is very fragile and can easily be disrupted by factors such as medication (e.g. antibiotics), environment, diet and stress. In addition, living with higher hygiene standards in the west has increased the vulnerability of our immune systems as we become less accustomed to being in contact with and fighting bad bacteria (pathogens). The result is that many people especially those in the West have an imbalance between the good and bad bacteria and less variety and quantity of friendly bacteria in the intestines.

Note: Probiotics are not recommended for severely immunosuppressed patients, post cardiac surgery patients, patients with pancreatic dysfunction or patients with blood in the stool unless under a doctor’s care.

- Are there any side effects from taking probiotics?
There are a large number of clinical studies highlighting that probiotics are totally safe for human consumption. In addition it is noted that it is not possible to take too many probiotics and large dosages do not have negative effects.

Note: Probiotics are not recommended for severely immunosuppressed patients, post cardiac surgery patients, patients with pancreatic dysfunction or patients with blood in the stool unless under a doctor’s care.

- What are DTECTA Probiotics?
The DTECTA Probiotics range consists of six advanced probiotic formulations – all natural, free from sugar and preservatives – Probiotics tailored to your specific needs.

- Why is the DTECTA Probiotics range different?
Probiotics are generally available at supermarkets in sugary yoghurt drinks and foods, or at the pharmacy and health food store in capsule form for general digestive health. DTECTA Probiotics are conveniently available in sugar-free and preservative-free capsules and sachets. The DTECTA Probiotics range is unique in that each product has been carefully tailored to support specific health conditions, as well as to maintain digestive health and immunity.

- Are all types (strains) of friendly bacteria the same?
No. Different probiotic strains have unique properties and exert their beneficial effects in different parts of the intestines, so it is important when choosing a probiotic to select a potent formula containing particular strains that support your specific health needs.

In addition, when purchasing probiotics, it is recommended that you choose a formula with guaranteed viability of probiotic strains that have been well researched and documented in their ability to survive the acidic stomach environment and bile salts and their ability to proliferate well and colonise in the upper and lower intestines where they exert their probiotic benefits. DTECTA Probiotics offer a superior range of probiotic formulas taking all these points into account.

- Do DTECTA Probiotics require refrigeration?
There is no need to refrigerate DTECTA Probiotics. It is recommended that you store DTECTA Probiotics in a cool and dry place.

- Are there any foods I should avoid while taking DTECTA Probiotics?
DTECTA Probiotics are generally compatible with any food you typically eat.

- Are DTECTA Probiotics suitable for children?
Most DTECTA Probiotics are suitable for children over 3 years. DiarSafe is suitable for children over 2 years.

- Can I take DTECTA Probiotics if I am pregnant or nursing?
There are many clinical trials that indicate having a healthy balance of friendly bacteria during pregnancy can help support the baby’s health, digestion and immune system. Pharmacists and healthcare practitioners encourage DTECTA Probiotics to be taken during pregnancy and nursing for this purpose.

For an appropriate product to take during pregnancy and while breast-feeding to benefit your child’s health, please visit our page on ProbioStart Probiotic & Prebiotic

- Can you take DTECTA Probiotics if you are lactose intolerant?
Lactose intolerance is the inability to digest significant amounts of lactose, the predominant sugar found in milk. This inability results from a shortage of the enzyme lactase. Lactase breaks down lactose into simpler forms that can then be absorbed into the bloodstream.

Nearly all probiotic strains in DTECTA Probiotics are B-galactosidase positive, which means that they act like lactase i.e. they digest lactose. It is a good idea therefore to take DTECTA Probiotics if you are lactose intolerant.

- When should I take DTECTA Probiotics?
An important consideration when choosing a probiotic is survival – all DTECTA Probiotics are developed to survive gastric acidity when taken at the correct time of day. In general, at mealtimes the stomach’s gastric acidity is naturally at pH 4 or above. This means that there is expected high survival through the gastric acid of the stomach. It is therefore advisable to take DTECTA Probiotics with meals.