The Effect of Probiotics on Infections in Toddlers

The Effect of Probiotics on Infections in Toddlers

Probiotics has been known as a dietary supplement for a long period. Recent clinical trials indicate that probiotics might have an effect in preventing common infection diseases in children.

The investigators hypothesis is: if young children in the age of 6 month to 15 mdr. has a daily intake of a suspension containing probiotics in a period of 9 months, the incidence of diarrhoea and respiratory diseases can be reduced.

Probiotics has been known as a dietary supplement for a long period. Recent clinical trials indicate that probiotics might have an effect in preventing common infection diseases in children.

Our hypothesis is: if young healthy children in the age of 6 month to 15 mdr. has a daily intake of a suspension containing probiotics( BB12 and TH4) in a period of 9 months, the incidence of diarrhoea and respiratory diseases can be reduced.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Healthy Children born in University Hospital Holbaek,Hospital North,Region Zealand, Denmark in the period of Jan. 2009 to Oct. 2010
• Gestational age > 36. weeks

Exclusion Criteria:

• Chronical heart or lung conditions
• Short Bowel Syndrome
• CVC (Central Venous Catheter)