Preferred Nutrition Preferred Nutrition - Children's Probiotic 1 Billion Mixed Berry Gummies*, 50 gummies
Preferred Nutrition Children's Probiotic - Probiotic 1 Billion features delicious, mixed-berry-flavoured vegan gummies to help support intestinal health. Each gelatin-free gummy provides 1 billion active cells of Bacillus coagulans, a stable probiotic strain that activates in the intestines and could promote favourable gut flora. Suitable for kids aged three and older – no refrigeration required.
Price
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In stock. Free shipping across Canada on orders over $89, flat $9.95 under that. 30 days to request a return, with return shipping paid by the customer. Ships from Victoria, BC.
Why people keep reordering it
Best suited to: a child who won't swallow a capsule, a lunch bag, a suitcase or a cottage, a first probiotic for a young child.
What the research supports
Each gummy carries 1 billion CFU of Bacillus coagulans, a spore-forming probiotic strain. The two-gummy serving is 2 billion CFU a day.
This exact strain is trialled at 2 billion CFU a day.
- Digestive comfort (evidence: moderate, from randomized controlled trial, double blind)
- Once past the stomach, the spore germinates and produces compounds that soothe the gut lining. In adult trials at this dose, people reported less bloating and steadier stools than placebo.
- Stomach survival (evidence: strong, from )
- This strain forms a protective spore coat that stays dormant through stomach acid, unlike ordinary probiotic cells that die there. It reaches the intestine intact before it starts working.
- Use in children (evidence: limited, from )
- The trial record for this strain is in adults, not children. Giving it to a child rests on general safety data and reasoning rather than results measured in kids directly.
Read the literature: Digestive comfort on PubMed, Stomach survival on PubMed, Use in children on PubMed.
Is it right for you
Worth it if
- A child who won't swallow a capsule
- Two chewable gummies deliver the full 2 billion CFU studied dose with nothing to swallow and no powder to mix into food.
- A lunch bag, a suitcase or a cottage
- The spore is stable at room temperature, so nothing is lost by leaving it out of the fridge for weeks.
- A first probiotic for a young child
- One named strain at its studied dose tells you something. An eight strain blend leaves you unable to say what did anything.
Look elsewhere if
- A gut that has just been through a hard reset
- A multi strain Lactobacillus and Bifidobacterium formula at 10 billion CFU or more covers considerably more ground than a single spore strain.
- A child under three
- Dosing here starts at three. An infant probiotic drop uses strains actually studied in that age group.
- Anyone with a compromised immune system
- The label rules this out and that is worth taking seriously with any live culture. A prebiotic fibre feeds existing gut flora without introducing anything living.
What to expect
Changes in digestive comfort, if they come, usually show within one to four weeks of daily use. A few days of mild gas at the start is common as things shift. If a month of consistent use has changed nothing, this is not the right strain for that child.
How it compares
- Compared with A refrigerated multi strain children's probiotic
- The spore coat survives stomach acid and warm storage, so what the label says is roughly what reaches the intestine, and a forgotten bottle is not a wasted one. The tradeoff: One strain covers less ground than a blend, and B. coagulans is a transient passenger rather than a resident, so whatever it does stops when you stop giving it.
Product details
- Medicinal ingredients
- Bacillus coagulans (MTCC 5856) (whole cell), Guaranteed minimum
- Ingredient form
- gummies
- Strength
- 1 billion
- Servings per container
- 50
- Suggested use
- Children (3–11 years): Chew 2 gummies once daily or as directed by a health care practitioner. Adolescents (12–17 years): Chew 2 gummies once daily or as directed by a health care practitioner. Adults (18 years and older): Chew 2 gummies once daily or as directed by a health care practitioner. All ages: If you are taking antibiotics or antifungals, take at least 2–3 hours before or after.
- Independent testing
- ISURA
- Certifications
- Non-GMO
- Storage
- Store in a cool, dry place
- Brand
- Preferred Nutrition
How to take it
Children (3–11 years): Chew 2 gummies once daily or as directed by a health care practitioner. Adolescents (12–17 years): Chew 2 gummies once daily or as directed by a health care practitioner. Adults (18 years and older): Chew 2 gummies once daily or as directed by a health care practitioner. All ages: If you are taking antibiotics or antifungals, take at least 2–3 hours before or after.
- Store in a cool, dry place away from direct light.
- Keep out of reach of children.
- Consult a practitioner if you are pregnant, nursing or on medication.
Ingredients
Each gummy contains
- 1 billion active cells* of the following specially cultured strain of probiotics:
- Bacillus coagulans (MTCC 5856) (whole cell)
- 1 billion CFU*
- Guaranteed minimum
- 1 billion active cells per gummy at expiry date.
CFU: colony forming units
Non-medicinal ingredients
Organic tapioca syrup, organic cane sugar, pectin, natural flavours, citric acid, sodium citrate, natural colours (organic maqui berry, organic black carrot juice), corn starch, coating (organic sunflower oil, carnauba wax), maltodextrin.
Free from
Contains no artificial preservatives, colours, or sweeteners; no dairy, wheat, gluten, yeast, soy, egg, fish, shellfish, animal products, tree nuts, or genetically modified genes or proteins. Suitable for vegetarians/vegans. Shelf Stable
Interactions and cautions
- Medications
- May interact with certain prescription medications. Review with your pharmacist if you take daily medication.
- Timing
- Separate from medications by 2 to 4 hours unless directed otherwise by a healthcare practitioner.
- Pregnancy and breastfeeding
- Consult a healthcare practitioner before use if pregnant or breastfeeding.
- General
- Use only as directed. Discontinue and consult a practitioner if you experience an adverse reaction.
This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent disease. Consult a healthcare practitioner before use. Free certified advisors are available at 1-888-386-1211, Mon to Fri, 9am to 5pm PT.
Questions about Preferred Nutrition - Children's Probiotic 1 Billion Mixed Berry Gummies*
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- Yes. It is identical to what you would pay full price for anywhere else, sourced through our authorized supplier relationships.
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- We buy direct, with nobody in the middle taking a cut, and we sell it for close to what we paid. You see the price privately because you have unlocked the Vault.
- How fast does it ship?
- Orders placed before 12pm PT are processed the same day and ship within two business days. Shipping is free over $89, and a flat $9.95 under that.
- Can I return it?
- You have 30 days after it arrives to request a return. Product must be unused, in its original packaging, with proof of purchase, and return shipping is paid by you. Find it cheaper anywhere in Canada and we will match the price.