Probiotics can be used in various diseases and conditions of children.
REPUBLIKA.CO.ID, GIACARTA – Pediatrician Dr. This was stated by Anton Dharma Saputra, SpA probiotics beneficial for various diseases and conditions of children, ranging from maintaining gastrointestinal health, to maintaining immunity, to having a positive effect on mental health. “There have been many studies showing this benefits of probiotics in various diseases and conditions of children, but there are different roles that still require further research, “he said in the webinar” Understanding the relationship between digestive and emotional health in early stage children “which he attended on Friday in Jakarta (7 / 10/2022).
Anton, who is a member of the Indonesian Pediatrician Association (IDAI), explained that probiotics are good organisms that will have a good impact on health as long as they are in sufficient quantities. Some of the types of probiotics are lactobacilli found in fermented foods such as yogurt and the good bacteria found around the mother’s areola.
Regarding its benefits on the gastrointestinal tract, Anton said that probiotics can reduce the duration of diarrhea, reduce constipation, reduce the risk of gastrointestinal infections, especially in premature babies. As for immunity, he said, probiotics are useful for increasing endurance, including the absorption of vitamins A, D, E and K.
“Some parents may know that those who have had COVID-19 are usually given three (drugs), vitamins C, D and zinc. For vitamin D, it has been shown since ancient times to act as an immunomodulator. By administering probiotics, it can help the absorption of vitamin D in the gut, “he said.
He said probiotics also reduce the risk of respiratory and gastrointestinal infections, thereby reducing the risk of allergies. Not only that, probiotics also support the growth of children with malnutrition and help prevent obesity. Probiotics, she said, also overcome constipation, but if we are to make a guide, more research is still needed because the results are still varied.
“Probiotics have also been shown to be helpful in reducing regurgitation (increased stomach content in the throat). But again, it has not become a routine recommendation in the management of GERD and more research is needed,” he added.
As for mental health, he said, probiotics play an important role in controlling behavior and are useful in mental disorders, as well as supporting cognitive function and affecting emotions. “It’s easy like that, if you see a child who is often sick, it will definitely affect his child’s development because he is disturbed by the pain, by the pain,” she said.
“Furthermore, there are animal studies that show long-term administration of probiotics has a positive impact on the brain and behavior. The Longum 1714 bacterium has anti-stress and anti-stress properties. pro-cognitive effects when tested on anxious mice, “said Anton Dharma Saputra.
source: tra
