Intestinal microbiota: updated evidence-based data on the efficacy of Lactobacillus rhamnosus GG and Bifidobacterium longum in pediatric practice

Abstract

The article presents updated data on the composition, formation and role of the intestinal microbiota. It shows the relationship between changes in the intestinal microbiota and the formation of various forms of pathology. Data on the effectiveness of the prophylactic and therapeutic effect of probiotic strains, most often used in paediatric practice, are provided.

Keywords

• children
• intestinal microbiota
• probiotics
• lactobacillus rhamnosus gg
• bifidobacterium longum
• efficacy
• safety
• prevention