Children’s Health: Digestion†

by Dan Stearns

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Which supplements help support my child's digestive system?

The key to good health is a healthy digestive system.

After all, in order to fuel the body, food must be broken into nutrients we can absorb and use. Otherwise, the nutritional value food (other than the taste) is wasted, and occasional constipation, gas, or loose stools are the result.

Three basic types of supplements can help your child get the most - and the best - from the food they eat; digestive enzymes, probiotics, and fiber.†

Digestive enzymes help process the nutrients in food so that they can be easily absorbed, while the beneficial probiotics--like the goodness in yogurt, but in supplement form--also helps the intestines absorb nutrients and minimize concerns such as occasional constipation.† Fiber, lacking in so many diets, is essential for keeping bowel movements regular.†

Used daily, these supplements can keep your child's digestion running smoothly.† 

= recommended for daily use
 = take as extra support or when needed
 
DigestRight®† dietary supplement A broad-spectrum enzyme supplementation with a full range of enzymes for optimal digestive health.†
Pearls X-press™ maximum strength probiotics Combines the good probiotics found in yogurt - L. acidophilus and B. longum - with a prebiotic fiber blend that helps that good bacteria grow fast.† Great digestive health support for kids - they love the taste!†
Fiber Delights® daily fiber Chewable fiber tablets in two delicious flavors - gently promotes and retains regularity.†
 
Published September 21, 2009
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