Best-Selling Children's Probiotics Tested in Labs
Labdoor independently tested 11 of the most popular children's probiotic supplements for effective bacteria and safety based on new clinical research specific to kids.
SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO, Calif., July 6, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Labdoor, the online supplements marketplace with reviews based on independent testing, announced today that their new rankings for children's probiotics (http://ld2.us/XERvJDzK) are now published. Products were tested for beneficial bacteria and contaminants and then held up the latest medical research to provide guidance to consumers and health professionals looking for high-quality, safe products for children.
Even though probiotic supplements for children are taking over retail shelves, research and quality-testing are still catching up. While research has confirmed that probiotics help us digest and absorb food, we're only just discovering how they affect metabolism, immunity, and mood, even in developing children. These links have implications for a child's risk in a number of major diseases, including diabetes, affective disorders, and autoimmune diseases like eczema. With such potential downstream effects, it's no wonder then that marketing for children's probiotics has outpaced science.
All products in Labdoor's latest testing passed biological contaminant screenings, but effectiveness was questionable overall. Even though we're used to seeing total bacterial counts on labels, researchers now advocate for displaying specific strain quantities as this determines what conditions a product is good for. Out of 11 products in this analysis, however, 7 claimed proprietary blends where this information was left out. Only 2 products specifying strains had effective amounts according to pediatric guidelines developed by the World Gastroenterology Organization.
Labelling inaccuracies were also a major issue; products deviated from label claims for total bacteria by an average of 160%. One product had as much as 7 times the bacteria it claimed while another had practically no living bacteria at all. For more information and to find out how products ranked for free, see the full rankings here (http://ld2.us/XERvJDzK).
Coming up in Labdoor's testing pipeline is electrolytes and nootropics. Follow @Labdoor on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram for the latest news.
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Labdoor (https://labdoor.com) is a supplements marketplace featuring over 900 products and counting, alongside scientific reviews and lab testing results, so consumers can shop with simple, objective facts about the quality and safety of products they entrust with their health.
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