Udo’s Choice Junior  Blend Microbiotics contain 7  bacterial strains specifically formultated to be  suitable  for the digestive health of children aged 5-15 - 3  billion live bacteria cells  - 7  strains of bacteria -  Guaranteed to survive stomach acidity - small easy to swallow capsule Udo’s Choice Junior Blend Microbiotics contain 7 child-specific bacterial strains at an appropriate strength, designed specifically to reflect healthy childhood  digestive microflora (gut bacteria).  A child’s healthy microflora will closely resemble that of an adult but due to their smaller size, children need much smaller quantities of the same bacteria. The specific strains used in Udo’s Choice Junior Blend has been specially chosen for their value to children’s health and have been formulated to the viable count appropriate for children.  Each strain has been specifically chosen for it's role in digestive tract health and the balance of strains has been carefully tested to work in harmony together. All formula's are tested and guarenteed to survive stomach acidity. Ideal for travel - refrigeration ensures maximum potency and stability. However  Junior blend can be left unrefrigerated for short periods of time, making them convenient for holidays  especially important when travelling to foreign countries to support your child's beneficial microflora and helping to combat foreign micro-organisms that may be in the food and water.  Ideal after antibiotics - antibiotics destroy both good and bad bacteria so it is important to replenish with  a high count beneficial bacteria formula  such as  after a course of antibiotics. 7 Strains:  Lactobacillus casei (HA-108) : 30%, Lactobacillus rhamnosus (HA-111) : 25%, Lactobacillus acidophilus (HA-122) : 20%, Lactobacillus plantarum (HA-119) : 10%, Lactobacillus fermentum (HA-179) : 5%, Bifidobacterium bifidum (HA-132) : 5%, Bifidobacterium breve (HA-129) : 5% Each vegetarian capsule contains: 5 billion total viable cells at time of manufacture and at least 3 billion by expiry, in a base of potato starch, ascorbic acid, stearic acid, and silicon dioxide. Capsule: Hypromellose What are Microbiotics? Microbiotics are the beneficial  bacteria that occur throughout the digestive tract. Poor eating habits, chlorinated drinking water, stress and disease and the use of antibiotics in food production as well as in medical treatments can wreak havoc in the gastrointestinal tract by destroying good bacteria and allowing undesirable bacteria to multiply.  Why do we need Microbiotics? When the ratio of benefical bacteria to bad is lowered, problems begin to arise such as excessive gas, bloating, intestinal toxicity, constipation and poor absorption of nutrients. Whilst it is true that non-beneficial bacteria are naturally occurring in the intestinal tract problems begin when their growth goes unchecked.  A healthy lower intestine should contain at least 85%  beneficial  bacteria to prevent the over colonisation of disease causing micro organisms like E.coli and Salmonella. Gluten Free. Suitable for Vegetarians. May contain traces of Milk and Soya Lecithin. Packaging may vary.