BioGaia Protectis Baby Drops – 5ml

Probiotics for your babyA high-quality food supplement and recommended by 9/10 UK mums*, BioGaia Protectis Baby Drops are liquid probiotics for newborns and infants to complement your baby’s natural gut flora. With 30+ years of probiotic research, these multi award-winning baby probiotic drops are easy to administer and suitable for your little one’s daily routine. Neutral flavour, gentle enough from birth.*Mumsnet rated, 2023.Limosilactobacillus reuteri(formerly known asLactobacillus reuteri). Contains one of the world’s most researched probiotic strain**. World-renown strainL. reuteriDSM 17938, exclusive to BioGaia. Designed to support the natural balance of infant gut microbiota. Suitable for breast or bottle-fed babies. **According to Pubmed. April 2025What are probiotics?Probiotics are defined as “live microorganisms that, when administered in adequate amounts, confer a health benefit on the host.” (WHO/FAO 2002, Hill C et al. 2014).Are baby probiotics safe?Yes. All BioGaia probiotic products, including our baby probiotic drops, have been tested in clinical studies and found to be suitable and effective.What differentiates BioGaia probiotics from other probiotics on the market?The patented probiotic strains found in BioGaia’s products were originally found to live in the human digestive tract, which means they are very well suited to our bacterial flora. Many other probiotic products on the market contain strains that come from plants or animals.Are L. reuteri bacteria alive and growing in the product?The bacteria are alive but in a dormant state. They become activated and fully metabolically active when they come in contact with the saliva. By the time they reach the stomach they can start to colonise.Are multi-strain products better than single-strain probiotic products?Multi-strain products containing several strains in high doses do not necessarily have a better effect than a single-strain product. Important criteria when choosing a probiotic product are:. The probiotic bacteria must be defined on strain level.. The probiotic product must have been tested in human clinical studies, with the same dose and with the same bacterial strain(s) as in the commercial product.. Why is it important to define a probiotic bacteria on strain level?Bacteria are classified into genus, species and strains. Probiotic strains of the same species have different characteristics, and may therefore have different health effects. For example, clinical studies with the two strains,Limosilactobacillus reuteriATCC PTA 6475 andLimosilactobacillus reuteriDSM 17938, have shown different effects in clinical studies. That is why a probiotic product must be defined on strain level.Why is it called lactic acid bacteria if the products do not contain milk?Many people assume that lactic acid comes from dairy because the first word sounds similar to lactose – a sugar naturally found in dairy products. However, lactic acid is not milk, nor does it contain milk. Lactic acid bacteria have the ability to form lactic acid, which is not the same as milk. Lactic acid bacteria are also found naturally in many foods, for example, in kimchi, olives and sauerkraut.IngredientsSunflower oil,L. reuteriDSM 17938 and fully hydrogenated rapeseed oil.The packaging includes a white desiccant device for prolongation of shelf-life. It should not be consumed.DirectionsIntended for full-term infants only. For babies, drops can be dispensed onto the breast, or added to breast milk or formula, and can also be dispensed on a sterile spoon.. Shake well for 10 seconds before each use to mix the bacteria culture with the oil.. To dispense the drops, tilt the bottle gently and give by a spoon.. Use 5 drops daily. One daily dose contains a minimum of 100 million liveL. reuteriProtectis.Do not add drops to hot food, hot drinks or feed directly into the mouth from the bottle as this may reduce the quality of the product.Recommended daily dose should not be exceeded.This product should not be used as a substitute for a varied and balanced diet and a healthy lifestyle.Store in a dry place, not above room temperature (max 25C). Products should be kept out of reach of children.