Ask The Expert- Probiotics for Kids: The Secret Weapon for Early Gut Health and Overall Wellness!

👋🏻 Feel free to drop your questions in the comments below, whether in English or Bahasa Malaysia. 👋🏻 Hey there, TAP app users! Is your little one frequently falling sick, crying from stomach aches or constipation, or dealing with allergies and eczema? 🤒🤢😢 These could be signs of poor gut health. 🦠 Fret not, join us for our Ask The Expert session with Dr Ong Sik Yong, where he'll be sharing insights and answering all your questions on "Probiotics for Kids: The Secret Weapon for Early Gut Health and Overall Wellness! 📅 Date: 24 July - 31 July 2024 Dr Ong Sik Yong from Sunway Medical Centre specialises in General Paediatrics and also Paediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology & Nutrition. *NOTE: Only questions related to the topic will be addressed during the session. Any inquiries outside of the discussion topic or submitted after the specified date will not be answered.

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Hi Dr Ong, can I know how early can I start giving my boy probiotics? Apart from giving him probiotics are there any suggestions to help build his gut health?

Dr Ong Sik Yong

Paediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology & Nutrition | Sunway Medical Centre

7mo ago

Probiotic supplementation can be introduced as early as the newborn period for specific clinical conditions, such as infant colic. Probiotics are live beneficial microorganisms such as certain bacteria and yeast that contribute to a balanced gut microbiome. Probiotics are naturally found in various fermented foods, eg kefir, tempeh, miso, kimchi, yogurt etc. Incorporating probiotic-rich foods into a child's diet can support and maintain gut health. Including a diverse range of fruits and vegetables in a balanced diet is recommended, as they provide a broader spectrum of microbial species than probiotic supplements alone. Furthermore, reduce the intake of processed and artificially sweetened foods such as junk food, cookies, fast food, soft drinks etc which will encourage bad bacteria and suppress immunity.

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