Journal of Clinical Pediatrics ›› 2022, Vol. 40 ›› Issue (11): 869-874.doi: 10.12372/jcp.2022.21e1701

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Progress on application of probiotics in inflammatory and functional diseases of digestive tract in infants and young children

Reviewer: CHEN Yubo1, Reviser: LI Yuning2   

  1. 1. The First Clinical Medical College of Lanzhou University, Lanzhou 730000, Gansu, China
    2. Department of Pediatrics, The First Hospital of Lanzhou University, Lanzhou 730000, Gansu, China
  • Received:2021-12-10 Online:2022-11-15 Published:2022-11-10

Abstract:

The imbalance of microecological stability hinders the development and maturity of immune function in children, which affects immunity and closely related to the occurrence, development and outcome of a variety of digestive diseases. Probiotics can play an important role in the treatment of infantile diarrhea, inflammatory bowel disease, necrotizing enterocolitis, functional abdominal pain by regulating the balance of intestinal flora, improving immunity, reducing inflammatory damage and reducing the absorption of harmful substances. This article intends to explore the efficacy and safety of probiotics in children's digestive system diseases through the latest literature research, so as to provide reference for the selection of beneficial strains fordifferent diseases.

Key words: digestive system diseases, probiotics, efficacy, safety, infant