Study shows that Bio-Kult Infantis probiotic can ease symptoms of baby colic
Results showed a significant improvement in symptoms and in some cases symptoms had completely resolved
A probiotic supplement developed by Protexin Healthcare could significantly improve symptoms in infants suffering from colic, without any reported side effects, a newly published study in the Journal of Paediatrics and Child Health has revealed.
The study, commissioned by the Paediatric Gastroenterology Unit at Mashhad University of Medical Sciences and Queensland Children's Medical Research Institute, Royal Children's Hospital, involved infants aged two weeks to four months who had been diagnosed with colic. They were randomly assigned to receive a placebo or Protexin Healthcare's newly-developed seven-strain probiotic mixture, Bio-Kult Infantis, for 30 days. Parents were asked to keep symptom diaries to record the results.
Infants who took the probiotic saw a significant improvement in symptoms and in some cases symptoms had completely resolved.
Average daily crying time was reduced by at least half for nearly 83% of infants in the probiotic group after seven days. Furthermore, 39% experienced a resolution of symptoms.
Dr Mayur R Joshi, Medical Advisor for Probiotics International (Protexin), said: 'It has long been postulated that altered gut flora is a contributory factor in the development of infantile colic. This trial helps to support that theory and indeed helps to support the use of certain probiotics in the management of colic.
'The study supports the case for larger trials to see whether probiotics can prevent infant colic (as opposed to treat it) and to ascertain further information such as optimal dosing or whether there is a dose dependent effect at all.'
Bio-Kult Infantis contains the seven-strain mixture used in the trial, in addition to prebiotics, Vitamin D3 and Omega 3. It was launched in the UK this month.
