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Immunity is the biggest reason parents purchase probiotic supplements for their families, but in 2010, the American Academy of Pediatrics released a clinical report stating that it’s unclear how e ective these supplements may be. Also, the FDA doesn’t approve probiotic supplements before they’re marketed as they would with medicines, and there are a multitude of brands on the shelves to choose from without much information about how they’re di erent.

Although no studies have been done proving their e ectiveness, probiotic supplement use stems from research showing a link between a healthy GI tract and a strong immune system. They also pose no threat to health. There are several di erent strains of probiotics available, with Lactobacillus GG being the most thoroughly studied (it’s used in the popular brand Culturelle).

In short, taking a probiotic should theoretically strengthen your child’s immune system. There may not be any science to back it up just yet, but hey, it can’t hurt.