Nordic Naturals Kids Probiotic Gummies

Name: Nordic Naturals Kids Probiotic Gummies
Brand: Nordic Naturals
SKU: 768990301704
Price: 16.99 GBP
Availability: InStock

Brands: Nordic Naturals

£16.99

A berry-flavoured gummy for children, with 1.5 billion live cultures per serving.

What it is

1.5 billion live cultures per serving
Bacillus coagulans, a spore-forming culture
Fibre alongside the cultures
Merry berry punch flavour
No artificial colours, flavours, sweeteners or preservatives

How to use

Take as directed on the pack. Chew thoroughly before swallowing.

Good to know

Formulated for children aged 2 and over
No refrigeration needed

A food supplement, not a substitute for a varied diet and healthy lifestyle. Do not exceed the stated dose. Keep out of reach of children.

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Categories : Caffeine-Free Supplements, Children's Vitamins, Everyday Health Supplements, Gut Health Supplements, Kids & Teens, Nordic Naturals, Probiotic Supplements, Vitamins & Supplements

SKU: 768990301704

At a glance

£0.56

per daily dose

Insufficient

evidence for spore-forming cultures (bacillus)

Our honest take

A berry gummy for children aged 3 and over: two gummies give 1.5 billion Bacillus coagulans spores plus 2 g of soluble tapioca fibre. Spore-forming cultures survive in a gummy, which is the point of this format, but there are no authorised claims and very little evidence that healthy children need live cultures. Two gummies also contain 4 g of added sugar, so treat it as a sweet and brush teeth afterwards.

You want a chewable option for a child over 3 who will not swallow capsules
You prefer a product without artificial colours, flavours or sweeteners
You want the fibre and the culture in one gummy
Your child is under 3, has a weakened immune system or a medical condition, unless your GP agrees
You are trying to cut down your child's added sugar (4 g per serving)
You expect a noticeable effect in an otherwise healthy child

The science

Spore-forming cultures (Bacillus)· evidence: Insufficient

Bacillus coagulans (now also called Heyndrickxia or Weizmannia coagulans, sold as LactoSpore and other brands) and Bacillus subtilis form hard spores. That makes them stable in gummies, powders and capsules without refrigeration, which is their main practical advantage.

Human studies on these strains are few, mostly small and often funded by ingredient makers, with mixed results. There are no authorised health claims, so we make no claims about what they do.

Typical dose: Products typically provide 1 to 3 billion spores a day.

Safety: Generally well tolerated. Speak to your doctor first if you have a weakened immune system or are seriously ill.

Research we looked at:
Cutting SM (2011). Bacillus probiotics. Food Microbiology 28(2):214-220.
NCCIH. Probiotics: what you need to know. National Institutes of Health.

Soluble fibre (resistant dextrin, guar fibre, XOS)· evidence: Limited

Resistant dextrin (Fibersol-2), partially hydrolysed guar gum (Sunfiber) and xylo-oligosaccharides (XOS) are soluble fibres that dissolve without much taste or thickening, so they are easy to add to drinks. They count towards your daily fibre.

Studies on each are mostly small and funded by ingredient makers, with mixed results. There are no authorised health claims for these specific fibres, so we make no claims about what they do beyond adding fibre to your diet.

Most UK adults eat about 20 g of fibre a day against a target of 30 g. Oats, beans, lentils, vegetables, fruit and wholegrains are the cheapest way to close that gap.

Typical dose: Typically 3 to 10 g a day; start low and build up.

Safety: Can cause wind and bloating at first. Drink plenty of fluid. Fibre can slow the absorption of some medicines, so take medicines at a different time of day and check with your pharmacist.

Research we looked at:
SACN (2015). Carbohydrates and Health. Scientific Advisory Committee on Nutrition.
NHS. How to get more fibre into your diet. nhs.uk (Live Well).
GB Nutrition and Health Claims Register (Department of Health and Social Care).

Ingredients & nutrition

Ingredients: Soluble tapioca fibre, organic cane sugar, purified water, pectin, fumaric acid, citric acid, natural flavour, sodium citrate, fruit and vegetable juice (colour), Bacillus coagulans.

Per daily dose (2 gummies): Bacillus coagulans 1.5 billion viable cells (15 mg), fibre 2 g, sugars 4 g (all added), 20 kcal. 60 gummies, 30 daily doses.

Allergens and diet: Pectin-based, gelatin free. No major allergens listed by the brand.

Always check the pack you receive, as manufacturers sometimes update recipes.

How to use

For children aged 3 and over: 2 gummies a day, just before a meal, ideally breakfast. Make sure your child chews each gummy thoroughly. Keep out of reach of children, as gummies look like sweets. Do not exceed the stated daily dose.

Price per dose & how it compares

Product	Size	Price	Per daily dose
This product	60 gummies	£16.99	£0.56
Himalaya Healthy Gut Gummies		from £9.99	–
Cytoplan Vegan Biotic		from £33.95	–

Cost per daily dose lets you compare packs of different sizes fairly.Worked out from our current prices.

Food supplements should not replace a varied, balanced diet and healthy lifestyle. General information, not medical advice. Speak to your GP or pharmacist first if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, have a medical condition or take medication.