Probiotics and probiotic products for children with intestinal disorders

This article outlines current concepts of probiotic drugs and probiotic foods for children, provides the list of gastrointestinal disorders in children that can be considered as indications for probiotics, as well as their mechanism of action. Particular attention is paid to probiotic use according to the criteria of evidence-based medicine. The review also focuses on the positive role of the probiotic strain Bifidobacterium animalis subsp. lactis in the treatment and prevention of gastroenterological disorders in children, both as part of pharmacotherapy and enriched food products. Key words: intestinal microbiota, dysbiosis, Bifidobacterium animalis subsp. lactis, probiotics, probiotic foods for children