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Two recently published studies indicate the potential of probiotics to relieve colic in infants and diarrhea in children.

The first study, published in the journal Pediatrics, concluded that Lactobacillus reuteri (L. reuteri DSM 17 938) improved symptoms of infantile colic and was well tolerated and safe in early breastfed infants at a dose of 108 colony-forming units per day. Gut microbiota changes induced by the probiotic could be involved in the observed clinical improvement, researchers said.

This study randomly assigned 50 exclusively breastfed colicky infants, diagnosed according to modified Wessel's criteria, to receive either L reuteri DSM 17 938 or placebo daily for 21 days. Parental questionnaires monitored daily crying time and adverse effects. Stool samples were collected for microbiologic analysis.