Kids Gummies

Recommended use

• 1 gummy a day, with or without food.
• One gummy contains 2 billion Bacillus coagulans Unique IS-2, prebiotic FOS (0.55g), Vitamin D3 (5mcg) and Calcium (120mg).
• Anyone consuming this product must be able to chew solid food.
• Do not exceed daily recommended dosage.
• Can be used on an ongoing basis.

Storage instructions

No refrigeration necessary when stored in a cool, dry place below 25°C.

Customer Questions

All questions answered by probiotic experts Dr Kate Stephens PhD (Food and Microbial Sciences) BSc(Hons) Medical Microbiology and Kerry Beeson BSc (Nut. Med.) Nutritional Therapist.

How Should My Child Take Probiotic Gummies?

Optibac Kids Gummies are chewable and easy-to-take – just one a day, with or without food. They can be given for short periods whenever you think your child needs extra support, but it’s safe, and recommended, for them to be taken daily on an ongoing basis.

How Many Probiotic Gummies Can Kids Take?

As these delicious gummies are taste-tested by children, you might find your child wants to eat more than one! If they do, don’t worry too much - it’s not thought to be possible to ‘overdose’ on probiotics, and the added ingredients, vitamin D and calcium, have safe upper limits which are many times the levels included in our Kids Gummies. So an extra gummy or two occasionally is fine; however, in general it’s best to stick to the recommended daily dose, especially if your child takes other vitamin and mineral supplements containing vitamin D and calcium⁷.

When Should Kids Take Probiotic Gummies?

When it comes to deciding the best time to take probiotic gummies, it is helpful to know Optibac Kids Gummies can be taken any time of the day, with or without food. This means you can either give them at mealtimes as part of your child’s daily health regime, or take them with you wherever you go, and give them whenever it is most convenient.

What Is the Difference Between Gummies vs Capsules or Powder?

Capsule and powder products usually contain strains of Lactobacilli or Bifidobacteria, whereas in our Kids Gummies we use Bacillus coagulans Unique IS-2 because it is more resilient to moisture, acid and heat, making it more suitable for use in this format. Some children love gummies, but others prefer drops or capsules, or to have their flavourless probiotic powder mixed in with their yogurt or cereal. It is up to you and your child which format you prefer to take as your probiotic supplement. If your child has a particular health condition, you may also like to consider which probiotic strains your supplement contains, to ensure they take the probiotic strain(s) which have been researched for that condition.

References

7. Vitamin D (2020) Retrieved from: https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/vitamins-and-minerals/vitamin-d/ (accessed 5-3-21)

Safety

Live probiotic cultures are not recommended for those with serious medical conditions e.g. those who are severely immunosuppressed, have pancreatitis, are in the ICU, have melaena, have a central venous catheter, children with short bowel syndrome, or patients with open wounds following major surgery; unless under a doctor's care. Keep out of reach of children.

This is a food supplement and is not intended to diagnose, cure, treat or prevent any disease. Food supplements should not be used as a substitute for a healthy diet and lifestyle. If child is taking any medications or has a serious medical condition, consult a doctor before use. Optibac supplements will not cause dependency and may be used on an ongoing basis.

Pregnant or breastfeeding women should consult their doctor before taking this product.

Ingredients per gummy 

• Prebiotic FOS (Fructooligosaccharides) 0.55g
• Apple juice concentrate
• Apple puree concentrate
• Strawberry puree concentrate
• Calcium (as tricalcium phosphate) (120mg: 17%DV 3 years / 10%DV 4 years+)
• Lemon juice concentrate
• Pectin
• Black carrot juice concentrate (for colour)
• Natural flavour
• Citrus fibre
• Probiotic cultures: Bacillus coagulans Unique IS-2
• Vitamin D3 (5mcg: 33%DV 3 years / 25%DV 4 years+)

Each gummy contains 2 billion CFU of good bacteria. Guaranteed until the date of expiry.

Suitability

• Vegan
• Vegetarian
• Dairy free
• Gluten free
• Yeast free
• GMO free
• Free from artificial flavourings, colourings and preservatives
• No chemicals or parabens

Due to the natural ingredients, there may be some colour variation over time. This does not affect the quality of the product.

This product should not be used as a substitute for a healthy and varied diet.

Customer reviews

• I’ve don’t my research as we are supporting my eldest who has some gut dysbiosis. Optibac are recommended by all the nutritionists and natural health practitioners we have worked with, and both my kids love these new gummies. Thank you!

  Jessica - 5th May 2021

• Both my girls ages 5yrs and 9yrs absolutely love taking these gummies. In their words, they are ‘yummy’. I do see improvements in the regularity in both of them. I really love that the ingredients are all natural in supporting good gut health. Very impressed and will buy again and again.

  Joy - 26th April 2021

• My two girls liked the gummies. It's a very good and easy way to get their probiotics in and they taste good too. No mess, no fuss. Thumbs up from us!

  Juddian - 25th April 2021

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USA Shipping

Coronavirus Update

We ship all USA orders from our warehouse in Hampshire in the UK. Due to the ongoing global pandemic many US, European and Worldwide postal routes are seeing increased transit times. Delivery times provided on this site are therefor a guide and not a guarantee. Express Services largely remain unaffected however these routes are typically subject to local tax and duties at customs.

USA standard shipping: $4.99

International postal order - typically delivered within 4-10 working days.
Free standard shipping on orders over $100.

USA express shipping: $6.99

We use DHL and orders are typically delivered within 1-3 working days.

Good to know

• We'll send you an email to confirm once your parcel has been dispatched.
• For delivery queries, please email enquiries@optibacprobiotics.com. 
• We are unable to ship orders to PO boxes.
• Product prices on this website are always shown in US dollars (USD $) and exclude tax - tax is not applicable as orders are fulfilled from the UK.

Worldwide Delivery

• We deliver to more than 50 countries.
• Shipping is charged at cost - please note that duties may apply.
• Please allow 3-7 working days for delivery within Europe and 5-12 days to all other destinations. Includes order tracking.  
• If you are located within the United Kingdom or Europe, we recommended switching to our UK website.
• International deliveries might currently take a little longer due to the global coronavirus situation. Please refer to the webpage of our international delivery provider DHL to confirm the number of days it takes to receive your order and whether they currently ship to your country.
• Most international delivery prices are dependent on the size and weight of your order and where it is being sent. You'll be shown the final price of shipping in the checkout, before payment, once we have your address and order details.
• Long distance shipping and short-term exposure to high temperatures will not compromise the viability of our products. Customers living in very hot countries should store the products out of direct sunlight and refrigerate if the option is available.

For more details regarding international orders, currency conversion and applicable tax for orders outside the USA, please take a look at our delivery FAQ.