Who is it for?
A naturally delicious, vegan friendly bacteria supplement. These gummies are an easy way for children (3 yrs+) to take their daily supplement for digestive & immune support. Each gummy packs in 2 billion scientifically proven friendly bacteria, as well as fibre, Vitamin D & Calcium.
Optibac Probiotics Strains
- Bacillus coagulans Unique IS-2
- Vitamin D3 (vegan)
- Calcium
- FOS fibres
Who is Optibac Kids Gummies for?
For children aged 3 years+ these soft-bite fruit gummies provide high quality friendly bacteria in a delicious format.
Containing the scientifically researched strain Bacillus coagulans Unique IS-2, Fructooligosaccharide fibres (FOS), Vitamin D3 and calcium, these gummies are an easy way for children to take their daily supplement for digestive and immune support.
Key benefits
- Easy to take any time of day, with or without food
- Each strawberry flavour gummy contains 2 billion live cultures + 0.55g FOS
- Contains vitamin D to maintain immune health
- Contains calcium to support digestive enzymes
- Calcium and vitamin D are needed for normal growth and development of bone in children
- Made with real fruit concentrates for a more natural option
- With no artificial sweeteners, colours or flavours
- No added sugars
- Vegan, gluten free and no dairy
- Extensively taste-tested by children, for children
- 100% Plastic Free packaging – with a home compostable inner pouch and an FSC approved recyclable box
- From the UK’s most trusted & recommended brand of friendly bacteria supplements. As determined in an independent survey of 1000 British parents+.
Available in a pack of 30 gummies – serving size 1 gummy per day.
Customer Questions
All questions answered by probiotic experts Dr Kate Stephens PhD (Food and Microbial Sciences) BSc(Hons) Medical Microbiology and Kerry Beeson BSc (Nut. Med.) Nutritional Therapist.
How Do I Choose The Best Live Cultures Gummies?
When choosing friendly bacteria gummies for your child, you want to choose a delicious gummy you know your kids will want to eat. The best children’s gummies should be made from natural ingredients, and contain a high-quality live cultures strain suitable for children. Bacillus coagulans Unique IS-2 is one of the most well-researched bacillus strains in children1,2,3 and is an ideal strain for kids’ friendly bacteria gummies.
How Do Friendly Bacteria Gummies Work?
Optibac Kids Gummies contain a species of friendly bacteria, Bacillus coagulans, that has the ability to form a protective layer around itself, making it highly resistant to acid, heat and the harsh conditions of the mouth and stomach4,5. This ensures it gets to the gut alive and starts to flourish6. These children’s gummies also contain FOS fibres which increase natural gut bacteria, calcium which contributes to the normal function of digestive enzymes, and vitamin D3 which contributes to the normal function of the immune system, making these an ideal supplement for digestive and immune support.
Recommended use
- 1 gummy a day, with or without food.
- One gummy contains 2 billion Bacillus coagulans Unique IS-2, FOS fibres (0.55g), Vitamin D3 (5µg) and Calcium (120mg).
- Anyone consuming this product must be able to chew solid food.
- Do not exceed daily recommended dosage.
- Can be used on an ongoing basis.
Storage instructions
- Store in a cool, dry place below 25°C and out of direct sunlight.
Customer Questions
All questions answered by probiotic experts Dr Kate Stephens PhD (Food and Microbial Sciences) BSc(Hons) Medical Microbiology and Kerry Beeson BSc (Nut. Med.) Nutritional Therapist.
How Should My Child Take Live Cultures Gummies?
Optibac Kids Gummies are chewable and easy-to-take – just one a day, with or without food. They can be given for short periods whenever you think your child needs extra support, but it’s safe, and recommended, for them to be taken daily on an ongoing basis.
How Many Friendly Bacteria Gummies Can Kids Take?
As these delicious gummies are taste-tested by children, you might find your child wants to eat more than one! If they do, don’t worry too much - it’s not thought to be possible to ‘overdose’ on friendly bacteria, and the added ingredients, vitamin D and calcium, have safe upper limits which are many times the levels included in our Kids Gummies. So an extra gummy or two occasionally is fine; however, in general it’s best to stick to the recommended daily dose, especially if your child takes other vitamin and mineral supplements containing vitamin D and calcium7.
When Should Kids Take Gummies?
When it comes to deciding the best time to take our friendly bacteria gummies, it is helpful to know Optibac Kids Gummies can be taken any time of the day, with or without food. This means you can either give them at mealtimes as part of your child’s daily health regime, or take them with you wherever you go, and give them whenever it is most convenient.
What Is the Difference Between Gummies VS Capsules or Powder?
Capsule and powder products usually contain strains of Lactobacilli or Bifidobacteria, whereas in our Kids Gummies we use Bacillus coagulans Unique IS-2 because it is more resilient to moisture, acid and heat, making it more suitable for use in this format. Some children love gummies, but others prefer drops or capsules, or to have their flavourless friendly bacteria powder mixed in with their yogurt or cereal. It is up to you and your child which format you prefer to take as your friendly bacteria supplement. If your child has a particular health condition, you may also like to consider which strains your supplement contains, to ensure they take the live cultures strain(s) which have been researched for that condition.
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Ingredients per gummy
- Fruit juice/puree concentrates (apple juice, apple puree, strawberry puree)
- Fructooligosaccharide fibres (FOS 0.55g)
- Tricalcium phosphate (calcium 120mg: 15% NRV)
- Lemon juice concentrate
- Gelling agent: Pectin
- Black carrot juice concentrate
- Natural flavour
- Citrus fibre
- Live cultures: Bacillus coagulans Unique IS-2
- Vitamin D3 (5µg: 100% NRV)
Each gummy contains 2 billion of good bacteria. Guaranteed until the date of expiry.
Suitability
- Vegan
- Vegetarian
- No dairy
- Gluten free
- Yeast free
- GMO free
- Free from artificial flavourings, colourings and preservatives
- No chemicals or parabens
Due to the natural ingredients, there may be some colour variation over time. This does not affect the quality of the product.
This product should not be used as a substitute for a healthy lifestyle and varied diet.