Orange Naturals Kids Probiotics Powder 5 Billion CFU | 100g, Ages 1-Teen
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| Serving | 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon daily, dosed by age from 1 year through the teen years (see full directions) |
| Licensed Natural Health Product | NPN 80081290 |
| Quality Standards | GMP-compliant facility |
| Country | Made in Canada  |
About this item
- 8-STRAIN, 5 BILLION CFU PROBIOTIC POWDER: Each 1/4 teaspoon (1 g) delivers 8 real probiotic strains - Lactobacillus rhamnosus (HA-500), Lactobacillus plantarum (HA-119), Bifidobacterium longum (HA-135), Lactobacillus acidophilus (HA-122), Bifidobacterium breve (HA-129), Bifidobacterium bifidum (HA-132), Bifidobacterium infantis (HA-116) and Lactobacillus helveticus (HA-501) - totalling a minimum of 5 billion CFU at expiry (8 billion CFU at time of manufacture).
- HELPS PROMOTE A FAVOURABLE GUT FLORA: Helps to promote a favourable gut flora and supports intestinal/gastrointestinal health.
- UNFLAVOURED POWDER - DISSOLVE OR SPRINKLE: Dissolve the powder in liquid or sprinkle it on food, or take as directed by a healthcare practitioner - no refrigeration required.
- AGE-TIERED DOSING, AGE 1 THROUGH THE TEEN YEARS: Ages 1-2: 1/4 teaspoon once daily. Ages 3-5: 1/4 teaspoon twice daily. Ages 6-11: 1/4 teaspoon three times daily. Ages 12 and over: 1/2 teaspoon twice daily. Take with food, at least 2-3 hours before or after antibiotics.
- CAUTIONS - READ BEFORE USE: This product has come into contact with milk and soy; do not use if allergic to dairy or soy products. Consult a healthcare practitioner prior to use if you have nausea, fever, vomiting, bloody diarrhea, or severe abdominal pain. Developed by naturopathic doctors, made in Canada under NPN 80081290.
Product Description
Kids Probiotics Powder - 8-Strain, 5 Billion CFU Probiotic for Toddlers Through Teens
Orange Naturals Kids Probiotics Powder combines 8 real probiotic strains - Lactobacillus rhamnosus (HA-500), Lactobacillus plantarum (HA-119), Bifidobacterium longum (HA-135), Lactobacillus acidophilus (HA-122), Bifidobacterium breve (HA-129), Bifidobacterium bifidum (HA-132), Bifidobacterium infantis (HA-116) and Lactobacillus helveticus (HA-501) - in an unflavoured 100g powder totalling a minimum of 5 billion CFU at expiry (8 billion CFU at time of manufacture). Developed by naturopathic doctors and made in Canada, this formula helps promote a favourable gut flora and supports intestinal/gastrointestinal health, with simple age-tiered dosing from age 1 through the teen years - dissolve in liquid or sprinkle on food, no refrigeration required. See the full directions and cautions below. Licensed Natural Health Product NPN 80081290.
Poudre de probiotiques pour enfants d'Orange Naturals associe 8 vraies souches probiotiques - Lactobacillus rhamnosus (HA-500), Lactobacillus plantarum (HA-119), Bifidobacterium longum (HA-135), Lactobacillus acidophilus (HA-122), Bifidobacterium breve (HA-129), Bifidobacterium bifidum (HA-132), Bifidobacterium infantis (HA-116) et Lactobacillus helveticus (HA-501) - dans une poudre non aromatisée de 100g totalisant un minimum de 5 milliards d'UFC à la date de péremption (8 milliards d'UFC au moment de la fabrication). Développée par des médecins naturopathes et fabriquée au Canada, cette formule aide à favoriser une bonne flore intestinale et soutient la santé gastro-intestinale, avec une posologie simple selon l'âge, de 1 an jusqu'à l'adolescence - dissoudre dans un liquide ou saupoudrer sur les aliments, aucune réfrigération requise. Voir la posologie complète et les mises en garde ci-dessous. NPN 80081290.
A Naturopathic-Developed 8-Strain Probiotic Powder for the Whole Family
8 real probiotic strains delivering a minimum 5 billion CFU at expiry (8 billion CFU at manufacture) in an unflavoured powder, developed by naturopathic doctors, with age-tiered dosing from age 1 through the teen years
5 Billion CFU Across 8 Probiotic Strains
Each 1/4 teaspoon (1 g) delivers 8 real probiotic strains totalling a guaranteed minimum of 5 billion CFU at expiry (8 billion CFU at time of manufacture).
Developed by Naturopathic Doctors, Made in Canada
Orange Naturals formulas, including this Kids Probiotics Powder, are developed by naturopathic doctors and made in Canada under NPN 80081290.
Advanced Ingredients, Superior Results
Lactobacillus rhamnosus, Lactobacillus plantarum, Bifidobacterium longum, Lactobacillus acidophilus, Bifidobacterium breve, Bifidobacterium bifidum, Bifidobacterium infantis and Lactobacillus helveticus have each been studied for their role in gut health, immune function and infection-related outcomes, from infancy through adulthood. Here is what the wider research explores.
Lactobacillus rhamnosus (HA-500)
This formula's highest-dosed strain; the Lactobacillus rhamnosus species is among the most widely studied probiotics for gut and immune health.
1.99 billion CFU per 1/4 teaspoonLactobacillus plantarum (HA-119)
A species studied for gut microbiota support and, in strain-specific trials, for reducing recurrent respiratory infections in children.
1.30 billion CFU per 1/4 teaspoonBifidobacterium longum (HA-135)
A Bifidobacterium species that is among the most common gut bifidobacteria found in people across the lifespan.
0.50 billion CFU per 1/4 teaspoonLactobacillus acidophilus (HA-122)
A well-studied probiotic species, including in combination trials with vitamin C for respiratory and school-attendance outcomes in children.
0.50 billion CFU per 1/4 teaspoon
Bifidobacterium breve (HA-129)
A Bifidobacterium species naturally abundant in the breastfed infant gut, studied for gut colonization and infection-related outcomes.
0.20 billion CFU per 1/4 teaspoonBifidobacterium bifidum (HA-132)
A Bifidobacterium species studied for infant and maternal gut health; this exact HA-132 strain has also been studied in a prenatal probiotic pairing.
0.17 billion CFU per 1/4 teaspoonBifidobacterium infantis (HA-116)
A key early colonizer of the breastfed infant gut, studied for its role in gut and immune development.
0.17 billion CFU per 1/4 teaspoonLactobacillus helveticus (HA-501)
A Lactobacillus species studied for gut microbiota modulation, rounding out this formula's 8-strain blend.
0.17 billion CFU per 1/4 teaspoonOrange Naturals Kids Probiotics Powder 5B CFU: Supplement Facts
Each 1/4 teaspoon (1 g) contains:
- Lactobacillus rhamnosus (HA-500)1.99 billion CFU/milliards UFC
- Lactobacillus plantarum (HA-119)1.30 billion CFU/milliards UFC
- Bifidobacterium longum (HA-135)0.50 billion CFU/milliards UFC
- Lactobacillus acidophilus (HA-122)0.50 billion CFU/milliards UFC
- Bifidobacterium breve (HA-129)0.20 billion CFU/milliards UFC
- Bifidobacterium bifidum (HA-132)0.17 billion CFU/milliards UFC
- Bifidobacterium infantis (HA-116)0.17 billion CFU/milliards UFC
- Lactobacillus helveticus (HA-501)0.17 billion CFU/milliards UFC
Non-Medicinal Ingredients: Total: minimum 8 billion CFU at time of manufacture and 5 billion CFU at expiry. Non-medicinal ingredients: Maltodextrin, silicon dioxide, ascorbic acid.
Recommended Use or Purpose: Helps to promote a favourable gut flora. Helps support intestinal/gastrointestinal health. Source of probiotics (8 bacterial strains, minimum 5 billion CFU at expiry).
Recommended Dose: Ages 1-2: 1/4 teaspoon once daily. Ages 3-5: 1/4 teaspoon twice daily. Ages 6-11: 1/4 teaspoon three times daily. Ages 12 and older: 1/2 teaspoon twice daily, or as directed by a healthcare practitioner. Dissolve powder in liquid or sprinkle in food. Take with food, at least 2-3 hours before or after taking antibiotics. Does not require refrigeration.
Cautions and Warnings: Do not use if you have an immune-compromised condition such as AIDS or lymphoma, or if you are undergoing long-term corticosteroid treatment. This product has come into contact with milk and soy. Do not use if you are allergic to dairy or soy products. Consult a healthcare practitioner prior to use if you have nausea, fever, vomiting, bloody diarrhea, or severe abdominal pain. Discontinue use and consult a healthcare practitioner if symptoms of digestive upset, such as diarrhea, occur, worsen or persist beyond 3 days. Do not use if seal is broken. Keep out of reach of children.
Actual product packaging and materials may contain more and different information than what is shown on our website. We recommend that you do not rely solely on the information presented and that you always read labels, warnings, and directions before using or consuming a product. This item is sold and shipped by Amazon.ca.
Chaque 1/4 de cuillère à thé (1 g) contient :
- Lactobacillus rhamnosus (HA-500)1.99 billion CFU/milliards UFC
- Lactobacillus plantarum (HA-119)1.30 billion CFU/milliards UFC
- Bifidobacterium longum (HA-135)0.50 billion CFU/milliards UFC
- Lactobacillus acidophilus (HA-122)0.50 billion CFU/milliards UFC
- Bifidobacterium breve (HA-129)0.20 billion CFU/milliards UFC
- Bifidobacterium bifidum (HA-132)0.17 billion CFU/milliards UFC
- Bifidobacterium infantis (HA-116)0.17 billion CFU/milliards UFC
- Lactobacillus helveticus (HA-501)0.17 billion CFU/milliards UFC
Ingrédients non médicinaux : Total : minimum 8 milliards d'UFC au moment de la fabrication et 5 milliards d'UFC à la date de péremption. Ingrédients non médicinaux : Maltodextrine, dioxyde de silicium, acide ascorbique.
Usage ou fins recommandés : Aide à favoriser une bonne flore intestinale. Aide à soutenir la santé intestinale et gastro-intestinale. Source de probiotiques (8 souches bactériennes, minimum 5 milliards d'UFC à la date de péremption).
Posologie recommandée : Âge 1 à 2 ans : 1/4 cuillerée à thé, 1 fois par jour. Âge 3 à 5 ans : 1/4 cuillerée à thé, 2 fois par jour. Âge 6 à 11 ans : 1/4 cuillerée à thé, 3 fois par jour. Âge 12 ans et plus : 1/2 cuillerée à thé, 2 fois par jour, ou selon l'avis d'un praticien de soins de santé. Dissoudre la poudre dans un liquide ou saupoudrer sur les aliments. Prendre avec de la nourriture, au moins 2 à 3 heures avant ou après la prise d'antibiotiques. Aucune réfrigération requise.
Mises en garde : Ne pas utiliser si vous souffrez d'un déficit immunitaire tel que le sida ou un lymphome, ou si vous subissez un traitement prolongé aux corticostéroïdes. Ce produit est entré en contact avec le lait et le soya. Ne pas utiliser en cas d'allergie aux produits laitiers ou au soya. Consulter un praticien de soins de santé avant l'usage si vous souffrez de nausées, de fièvre, de vomissements, de diarrhée sanglante ou de douleurs abdominales intenses. Cesser l'utilisation et consulter un praticien de soins de santé si des symptômes de troubles digestifs tels que la diarrhée se manifestent, s'aggravent ou persistent au-delà de 3 jours. Ne pas utiliser si le sceau est brisé. Tenir hors de la portée des enfants.
NPN 80081290
Support a favourable gut flora at every age with Kids Probiotics Powder
Get Orange Naturals Probiotic Powder (toddler-teen, 5 Billion CFU) on Amazon.ca - fast, protected delivery.
Get it on Amazon.caWhy Orange Naturals Kids Probiotics Powder
8 real probiotic strains totalling 5 billion CFU at expiry (8 billion CFU at manufacture) per 1/4 teaspoon, developed by naturopathic doctors, with age-tiered dosing from age 1 through the teen years - and real cautions you should read before use.
5 Billion CFU Across 8 Probiotic Strains
Each 1/4 teaspoon delivers 8 real probiotic species totalling a guaranteed minimum of 5 billion CFU at expiry (8 billion CFU at time of manufacture).
Helps promote a favourable gut flora
Helps to promote a favourable gut flora and supports intestinal/gastrointestinal health.
Unflavoured powder, age-tiered from 1 year to the teen years
Dissolve in liquid or sprinkle on food; simple age-tiered dosing from ages 1-2 through ages 12 and over, no refrigeration needed.
Real cautions, developed by naturopathic doctors
This product has come into contact with milk and soy; do not use if allergic to dairy or soy products. NPN 80081290.
Inside every 1/4 teaspoon
1.99 billion CFU Lactobacillus rhamnosus (HA-500), 1.30 billion CFU Lactobacillus plantarum (HA-119), 0.50 billion CFU Bifidobacterium longum (HA-135), 0.50 billion CFU Lactobacillus acidophilus (HA-122), 0.20 billion CFU Bifidobacterium breve (HA-129), 0.17 billion CFU Bifidobacterium bifidum (HA-132), 0.17 billion CFU Bifidobacterium infantis (HA-116) and 0.17 billion CFU Lactobacillus helveticus (HA-501) - an unflavoured powder you dissolve in liquid or sprinkle on food, dosed by age from 1 year through the teen years.
How to use it
Ages 1-2 and 3-5: 1/4 teaspoon, 1-2 times daily
Ages 1-2: 1/4 teaspoon once daily. Ages 3-5: 1/4 teaspoon twice daily. Dissolve in liquid or sprinkle on food.
Ages 6-11 and 12+: 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon, 2-3 times daily
Ages 6-11: 1/4 teaspoon three times daily. Ages 12 and over: 1/2 teaspoon twice daily, or as directed by a healthcare practitioner.
Time it around antibiotics; no refrigeration needed
Take with food, at least 2-3 hours before or after taking antibiotics. This powder does not require refrigeration.
Read the cautions before you start
This product has come into contact with milk and soy - do not use if allergic to dairy or soy products. Consult a healthcare practitioner prior to use if you have nausea, fever, vomiting, bloody diarrhea, or severe abdominal pain.
What the research says about this formula's ingredients
Educational summaries of published research on Lactobacillus rhamnosus, Lactobacillus plantarum, Bifidobacterium longum, Lactobacillus acidophilus, Bifidobacterium breve, Bifidobacterium bifidum, Bifidobacterium infantis and Lactobacillus helveticus generally; not product-specific claims. Orange Naturals Kids Probiotics Powder's own authorized use under NPN 80081290 is that it helps promote a favourable gut flora and supports intestinal/gastrointestinal health.
An 8-strain multispecies probiotic given to children on antibiotics produced only minor, transient shifts in gut microbiota - an honest, modest finding
In a randomized, quadruple-blind, placebo-controlled trial of 350 children aged 3 months to 18 years receiving broad-spectrum antibiotics, those given a multispecies probiotic containing 8 strains from 5 genera - the same total strain count as this formula, though not the identical strains - showed only minor and transient differences in gut microbiota diversity compared with placebo, with three of the five supplemented genera showing higher relative abundance during supplementation that faded within a month.
Human RCT (n=350 children)A multispecies probiotic given to mothers and infants helped correct antibiotic- and cesarean-related disruptions to infant gut microbiota
In a double-blind, placebo-controlled trial, mothers and their infants received a multispecies probiotic (including two Lactobacillus rhamnosus strains and Bifidobacterium breve) or placebo from pregnancy onward. In the placebo group, both cesarean birth and antibiotic use were linked to reduced Bifidobacterium abundance in infant stool; in the probiotic group, these disruptions were largely eliminated or reduced, though the benefit depended on the infant being at least partially breastfed.
Human RCT (n=199 mother-infant pairs)Multispecies probiotic supplementation, including one of this formula's own Bifidobacterium species, altered gut metabolites linked to a temporary eczema-preventive effect in infants
Following an earlier trial in which a multispecies probiotic (including Bifidobacterium bifidum, the same species as this formula's HA-132 strain, alongside two other strains) reduced eczema development in infants at 3 months of age, this follow-up analysis found the probiotic group had higher levels of lactate and short-chain fatty acids, and lower lactose and succinate, in their stool at the same age - changes that may help explain the temporary preventive effect on eczema.
Human RCT, metabolite sub-analysis (infants at 3 months)A large meta-analysis found Lactobacillus rhamnosus reduces diarrhea risk and duration in children
Pooling 69 randomized controlled trials, Lactobacillus rhamnosus GG supplementation reduced the risk of composite gastrointestinal outcomes, driven mainly by a reduction in diarrhea risk and shorter diarrhea duration, and also reduced respiratory infection risk. The authors note the diarrhea-related benefits were most consistent in children specifically, with moderate-certainty evidence, while evidence in adults was more limited.
Systematic review and meta-analysis (69 RCTs)A systematic review of 51 trials found Lactobacillus rhamnosus offers potential benefits across several conditions and is generally well tolerated
Reviewing 51 randomized controlled trials, Lactobacillus rhamnosus - the species of this formula's own HA-500 strain, though not necessarily the identical named strain in every trial - was associated with potential improvement in atopic dermatitis symptoms in children, modulation of gut microbiota in irritable bowel syndrome, and a possible reduction in gestational diabetes incidence. The species was generally considered safe in healthy individuals, with only occasional adverse effects reported in specific higher-risk populations such as critically ill patients or infants.
Systematic review (51 RCTs)A maternal probiotic blend including Lactobacillus rhamnosus GG increased gut fungal (mycobiota) abundance, with infant patterns following the mother's own microbial profile
In a cohort of 298 mother-infant pairs, half of the pregnant mothers were randomized to a multispecies probiotic drink containing Lactobacillus rhamnosus GG (a different named strain than this formula's own HA-500, but the same species) alongside three other strains. Probiotic consumption significantly increased gut mycobiota (fungal) abundance in the mothers, and infants were more likely to have detectable fecal fungal DNA when their mother did too.
Human RCT, prospective cohort (n=298 mother-infant pairs)A Lactobacillus plantarum and Bifidobacterium combination reduced recurrent respiratory infections and favourably shifted gut microbiota in children
In 120 children with recurrent respiratory tract infections, a double-blind, placebo-controlled trial of daily Bifidobacterium animalis subsp. lactis XLTG11 and Lactobacillus plantarum CCFM8661 - a different plantarum strain than this formula's own HA-119, but the same species - significantly improved clinical outcomes over 3 months, with fewer and shorter fever, cough and throat-congestion episodes, alongside increased beneficial gut taxa and a more balanced immune response.
Human RCT (n=120 children)The same Lactobacillus plantarum strain combination reduced respiratory infection recurrence over a longer 180-day course in children
Extending the same Bifidobacterium animalis subsp. lactis XLTG11 and Lactobacillus plantarum CCFM8661 combination to 180 days in 120 children with recurrent respiratory tract infections, the probiotic group had significantly reduced duration and frequency of fever, cough, upper respiratory infections and pneumonia versus placebo, with stable growth and no treatment-related adverse events.
Human RCT (n=120 children)An honest null finding: a different Lactobacillus plantarum strain added to iron supplementation gave no additional benefit in anaemic children
In 248 anaemic Indian children under 5 given iron-folic acid syrup with or without added Lactobacillus plantarum UBLP40 (a different plantarum strain than this formula's HA-119) for 90 days, hemoglobin rose similarly in both groups, and the probiotic provided no significant additional benefit on iron status, morbidity or gut health markers compared with iron alone - included here for balance, since not every Lactobacillus plantarum strain benefits every outcome it is tested against.
Human RCT (n=248 children)An exploratory trial found Bifidobacterium longum eased diarrhea-related symptoms only in certain gut-microbiota subgroups, not the whole cohort
In 60 male athletes on a high-protein diet, 4 weeks of Bifidobacterium longum BB536 (a different named strain than this formula's HA-135, but the same species) produced no significant whole-group improvement in gastrointestinal symptoms, gut microbiota or metabolites - but within the probiotic group, diarrhea-related scores improved from baseline, and effects on odor-related metabolites depended on each person's baseline gut-microbiota type.
Human RCT, exploratory (n=60 athletes)A different Bifidobacterium longum strain improved cognitive function and altered gut microbiota in stroke recovery patients
In a controlled trial of 22 post-stroke patients, 12 weeks of Bifidobacterium longum OLP-01 (a different strain than this formula's HA-135, but the same species) improved scores on cognitive assessments and gut microbiota composition versus placebo, without improving physical performance measures - an example of this species being studied well beyond gut health alone, in a very different population than this formula's intended toddlers through teens.
Human RCT (n=22 post-stroke adults)An infant formula containing Bifidobacterium longum and Bifidobacterium breve sustained beneficial gut bacteria, though less than a prebiotic-only formula
In a year-long trial following 210 infants, a formula supplemented with Bifidobacterium longum and Bifidobacterium breve - the species of two of this formula's own strains - maintained elevated bifidobacteria levels in the infant gut, though not as high as a formula using only the prebiotic galacto-oligosaccharide (GOS). The same trial found daily rhythms in gut bacteria and their metabolites emerge early in life and are strongest with breastfeeding.
Human RCT (n=210 infants)A Lactobacillus acidophilus-containing probiotic blend with vitamin C reduced coughing, absenteeism and antibiotic use in school-age children
In 171 children aged 3 to 10, six months of a probiotic blend (including two Lactobacillus acidophilus strains, this formula's own HA-122 species, alongside two Bifidobacterium strains) plus vitamin C significantly reduced the incidence of coughing versus placebo, and lowered the risk of experiencing multiple respiratory symptoms in a single day, along with reduced school absenteeism and antibiotic use.
Human RCT (n=171 children)The same Lactobacillus acidophilus-containing blend reduced respiratory infections and absence from preschool in a pilot trial
In a double-blind, placebo-controlled pilot study of 57 children aged 3 to 6 attending preschool, six months of the same Lactobacillus acidophilus/Bifidobacterium/vitamin C combination significantly reduced upper respiratory tract infection incidence by 33%, shortened the number of days with symptoms, and cut preschool absence by 30%, versus placebo.
Human RCT, pilot (n=57 children)A small, open-label pilot found a Lactobacillus acidophilus-containing 3-strain probiotic eased gastrointestinal and behavioural symptoms in children with autism spectrum disorder
In 30 Egyptian children with autism spectrum disorder aged 5 to 9, three months of a probiotic supplement (Lactobacillus acidophilus, Lactobacillus rhamnosus and Bifidobacterium longum) was followed by increased fecal Bifidobacteria and Lactobacilli counts, along with improvements on both a gastrointestinal symptom scale and an autism severity checklist. As a small, open-label study without a placebo control, this is preliminary evidence, not a confirmed effect.
Open-label pilot study (n=30 children)A human-milk-derived Bifidobacterium breve strain reduced infection rates and boosted beneficial gut bacteria in a 3-month-old infant pilot trial
In 160 infants around 3 months of age, formula supplemented with Bifidobacterium breve DSM32583 - a different named strain than this formula's own HA-129, but the same species - was associated with significantly lower rates of gastrointestinal and respiratory infections and antibiotic use, alongside higher fecal bifidobacteria levels and short-chain fatty acids, with no adverse events related to the formula.
Human RCT, pilot (n=160 infants)A 5-year follow-up found Bifidobacterium breve supplementation in extremely preterm infants was safe, whether given alone or alongside other strains
Following up extremely preterm infants from an earlier trial comparing single-strain Bifidobacterium breve M-16V against a triple-strain Bifidobacterium blend, this study found comparable neurodevelopmental outcomes (cognition, behaviour, executive function), growth, blood pressure and allergy-related outcomes at school age between the two groups - reassuring long-term safety data for this formula's own Bifidobacterium breve species, even in the most vulnerable infant population studied.
Human RCT follow-up (extremely preterm infants, 5-7 years)A Bifidobacterium breve-containing synbiotic formula helped restore gut bacteria diversity in infants born by cesarean section
In Chinese infants fed formula containing Bifidobacterium breve M-16V alongside prebiotic fibers, cesarean-born infants - who typically show delayed bifidobacteria colonization - showed enhanced bifidobacterial species diversity and gut bacteria patterns closer to vaginally-born infants by 17 weeks, an effect from this formula's own Bifidobacterium breve species that persisted beyond the supplementation period.
Human RCT (n=224 infants)This formula's own Bifidobacterium bifidum strain, HA-132, reduced maternal and infant infections when paired with a different Lactobacillus strain in a prenatal probiotic trial
In 180 pregnant women given a probiotic (Lacticaseibacillus rhamnosus Rosell-11 and Bifidobacterium bifidum HA-132 - the identical HA-132 strain used in this product, though paired here with a different Lactobacillus partner) from the third trimester through lactation, significantly fewer women in the probiotic group had one or more infections, and their infants had fewer average days with infections in the first month of life, with a higher abundance of beneficial gut taxa in probiotic-group infants.
Human RCT (n=180 pregnant women)A dose-ranging trial found Bifidobacterium infantis successfully colonized the gut of older breastfed infants at every dose tested
In exclusively breastfed infants aged 2 to 4 months - older than the newborn period typically studied - a randomized, placebo-controlled trial of Bifidobacterium infantis EVC001 (a different named strain than this formula's HA-116, but the same subspecies) found significantly higher fecal levels of the organism at all doses tested compared with placebo, with colonization persisting at least one month after supplementation ended, regardless of dose.
Human RCT (n=40 infants)A commentary describes Bifidobacterium infantis as a key late colonizer of the breastfed infant gut, with open questions about formula-fed infants
Synthesizing recent trial data on Bifidobacterium infantis - the same subspecies as this formula's own HA-116 strain - this commentary notes the organism can overcome competition from other gut bacteria to dominate the breastfed infant microbiome by 2 to 3 months of age, but flags that key questions remain about its colonization in mixed- or formula-fed infants and the developmental windows in which its presence most benefits immune development.
Expert commentaryA safety and immune-modulation trial found this formula's Lactobacillus helveticus species well tolerated in healthy adults
Combining genomic screening, preclinical toxicology and an 8-week randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial, Lactobacillus helveticus LH76 (a different named strain than this formula's own HA-501, but the same species) showed no antibiotic-resistance or virulence genes, no toxicity in mice, and was well tolerated in healthy adults, with increased immune markers and enrichment of beneficial gut genera such as Bifidobacterium.
Human RCT + preclinical safety studyAn honest null finding: a Lactobacillus helveticus and Bifidobacterium longum blend shifted gut metabolites in female dancers without easing symptoms
In a 12-week trial of 16 female dancers, Lactobacillus helveticus R0052 and Bifidobacterium longum R0175 (different named strains than this formula's own HA-501 and HA-135, but the same two species) produced measurable shifts in the fecal metabolome, including a reduction in one gut-derived compound, but did not significantly improve gastrointestinal symptoms in this small study - included here for balance rather than left out.
Human RCT, small sample (n=16 dancers)A Cochrane review found probiotics, as a category, reduce the risk of antibiotic-associated diarrhea in children - directly relevant to this product's own antibiotic-timing directions
Reviewing 23 randomized trials in 3,938 children aged 0 to 18 given various single- or multi-strain probiotics alongside antibiotics, this Cochrane review found probiotic use reduced the incidence of antibiotic-associated diarrhea from 19% to 8% (moderate-quality evidence), with no meaningful difference in adverse events versus control - directly supporting this product's own label direction to take it at least 2 to 3 hours before or after antibiotics.
Cochrane systematic review and meta-analysis (23 RCTs, n=3,938 children)Frequently asked questions
What is Orange Naturals Kids Probiotics Powder and what does it do?
It's an unflavoured powder providing 8 real probiotic strains - Lactobacillus rhamnosus (HA-500), Lactobacillus plantarum (HA-119), Bifidobacterium longum (HA-135), Lactobacillus acidophilus (HA-122), Bifidobacterium breve (HA-129), Bifidobacterium bifidum (HA-132), Bifidobacterium infantis (HA-116) and Lactobacillus helveticus (HA-501) - totalling a minimum of 5 billion CFU at expiry (8 billion CFU at time of manufacture). It helps promote a favourable gut flora and supports intestinal/gastrointestinal health.
What age is it for?
The label is dosed by age from 1 year through the teen years: ages 1-2 (1/4 tsp once daily), ages 3-5 (1/4 tsp twice daily), ages 6-11 (1/4 tsp three times daily), and ages 12 and over (1/2 tsp twice daily).
How do I give it?
Dissolve the powder in liquid or sprinkle it on food, using the age-based dose above, or as directed by a healthcare practitioner. No refrigeration is required.
Can it be taken alongside antibiotics?
Take it with food, at least 2 to 3 hours before or after antibiotics, per the label directions.
Who should consult a healthcare practitioner before using it, or avoid it?
Do not use if you have an immune-compromised condition such as AIDS or lymphoma, or if you are undergoing long-term corticosteroid treatment. This product has come into contact with milk and soy - do not use if you are allergic to dairy or soy products. Consult a healthcare practitioner prior to use if you have nausea, fever, vomiting, bloody diarrhea, or severe abdominal pain, and discontinue use and consult a healthcare practitioner if digestive upset occurs, worsens, or persists beyond 3 days.
What are the medicinal ingredients?
Each 1/4 teaspoon (1 g) contains Lactobacillus rhamnosus HA-500 (1.99 billion CFU), Lactobacillus plantarum HA-119 (1.30 billion CFU), Bifidobacterium longum HA-135 (0.50 billion CFU), Lactobacillus acidophilus HA-122 (0.50 billion CFU), Bifidobacterium breve HA-129 (0.20 billion CFU), Bifidobacterium bifidum HA-132 (0.17 billion CFU), Bifidobacterium infantis HA-116 (0.17 billion CFU) and Lactobacillus helveticus HA-501 (0.17 billion CFU) - a guaranteed minimum total of 5 billion CFU at expiry (8 billion CFU at time of manufacture).
How long does one container last?
Each container holds 100g of powder; how long it lasts depends on the age-based dose used (from 1/4 teaspoon once daily up to 1/2 teaspoon twice daily).
Is it gluten-free and dairy-free?
The real label confirms this product is gluten-free and wheat-free, with no artificial flavours, colours or preservatives, and no tree-nut contact during manufacturing. It has, however, come into contact with milk and soy during manufacturing, so it is NOT dairy-free, soy-free or suitable for those with dairy or soy allergies.
Where do I buy it?
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Support a favourable gut flora at every age with Kids Probiotics Powder
Get Orange Naturals Probiotic Powder (toddler-teen, 5 Billion CFU) on Amazon.ca - fast, protected delivery.
Get it on Amazon.caNatural Health Product NPN 80081290. Helps to promote a favourable gut flora and supports intestinal/gastrointestinal health. Source of probiotics (8 bacterial strains, minimum 5 billion CFU at expiry). This product has come into contact with milk and soy; do not use if allergic to dairy or soy products. Do not use if you have an immune-compromised condition (e.g. AIDS, lymphoma, or long-term corticosteroid treatment). Consult a healthcare practitioner prior to use if you have nausea, fever, vomiting, bloody diarrhea, or severe abdominal pain. The research summaries on this page concern the individual ingredients generally and are educational - they are not additional product-specific claims beyond this product's Health Canada-authorized use. Read and follow the label. Results may vary.
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Cautions and Warnings: Do not use if you have an immune-compromised condition such as AIDS or lymphoma, or if you are undergoing long-term corticosteroid treatment. This product has come into contact with milk and soy. Do not use if you are allergic to dairy or soy products. Consult a healthcare practitioner prior to use if you have nausea, fever, vomiting, bloody diarrhea, or severe abdominal pain. Discontinue use and consult a healthcare practitioner if symptoms of digestive upset, such as diarrhea, occur, worsen or persist beyond 3 days. Do not use if seal is broken. Keep out of reach of children.
Indications
Recommended Use or Purpose: Helps to promote a favourable gut flora. Helps support intestinal/gastrointestinal health. Source of probiotics (8 bacterial strains, minimum 5 billion CFU at expiry).
Ingredients
Medicinal Ingredients (each 1/4 teaspoon / 1 g contains): Lactobacillus rhamnosus HA-500, 1.99 billion CFU. Lactobacillus plantarum HA-119, 1.30 billion CFU. Bifidobacterium longum HA-135, 0.50 billion CFU. Lactobacillus acidophilus HA-122, 0.50 billion CFU. Bifidobacterium breve HA-129, 0.20 billion CFU. Bifidobacterium bifidum HA-132, 0.17 billion CFU. Bifidobacterium infantis HA-116, 0.17 billion CFU. Lactobacillus helveticus HA-501, 0.17 billion CFU. Total: minimum 8 billion CFU at time of manufacture and 5 billion CFU at expiry. Non-medicinal Ingredients: Maltodextrin, silicon dioxide, ascorbic acid.
Directions
Recommended Dose: Ages 1-2: 1/4 teaspoon once daily. Ages 3-5: 1/4 teaspoon twice daily. Ages 6-11: 1/4 teaspoon three times daily. Ages 12 and older: 1/2 teaspoon twice daily, or as directed by a healthcare practitioner. Dissolve powder in liquid or sprinkle in food. Take with food, at least 2-3 hours before or after taking antibiotics. Does not require refrigeration.
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