Probiotics for Children It’s a word you probably hear on TV and see as you walk down the health food aisle of the grocery store—probiotic. Probiotics are all the rage in health foods, healthy living blogs and new diets. People use probiotics to regulate their digestive systems. Many diets encourage using probiotics to help “clean out” the body, which is why companies claim probiotics can help with weight loss, energy levels, immune system support and digestive health. Some parents may give probiotic foods to their kids, hoping it will make them healthier, too. But probiotics don’t always work the same for children. “Probiotics are useful for keeping your digestive tract healthy,” said Geisinger pediatrician Dr. Maria Samonte. “But it’s important to be informed about which probiotics you give to your child—they may not work the same way they do with adults.” Probiotics are good bacteria “Your body is home to billions of organisms like bacteria, fungi and yeasts,” sa