PDS-08® Pediatric Daily Synbiotic
What is PDS-08® Pediatric Daily Synbiotic?
PDS-08® Pediatric Daily Synbiotic is a clinically studied 2-in-1 powdered probiotic + prebiotic, formulated for children and adolescents ages 3-17 with 9 probiotic strains and a fiber-based prebiotic.
Who should take PDS-08®?
PDS-08® Pediatric Daily Synbiotic is meant for children and adolescents ages 3–17, as this is the age group in which our product and probiotic strains have been evaluated for efficacy and tolerability. As with any supplement, consult your child's hea
Why is PDS-08® a powdered synbiotic?
PDS-08® was formulated in a powdered format for several reasons, including ease of use in a pediatric population (children cannot easily swallow capsules) and the ability to incorporate a clinically meaningful dose of prebiotic fiber. Our powdered fo
Why should my child take PDS-08®?
Probiotics and prebiotics, alongside foundational lifestyle factors, can provide support for a healthy microbial ecosystem.Over the past decade, research has illuminated the significant role of the microbiome in a developing child and how factors lik
What are the benefits of PDS-08®?
PDS-08® was studied in a double blind, randomized, placebo controlled trial, in a pediatric population to support healthy bowel function in children with a low frequency of weekly bowel movements. The probiotic strains in PDS-08® have been studied in
What time of day should I give PDS-08® to my child?
There is no optimal time of day for your child to consume PDS-08® Pediatric Daily Synbiotic. However, it’s often ideal at mealtime since consuming PDS-08® with food is important for maximum viability. While probiotics are a science, parenting is not—
How should my child take PDS-08®?
Pick a time of day to start PDS-08® with your child—you know your child’s routine best. It may be easiest to coincide with a mealtime (and it’s optimal to consume PDS-08® with food).Take 1 sachet from your BacTrac™ container and pour it into a cold
What foods can I mix PDS-08® with?
PDS-08® Pediatric Daily Synbiotic can be consumed with cold or room-temperature soft foods or liquids of choice. While there is no optimal food or beverage to consume PDS-08® with, we recommend trying to find a method that consistently works best for
What does PDS-08® taste like?
When mixed in a flavorless food or drink like water, PDS-08® Pediatric Daily Synbiotic has a mildly sweet taste due to the long-chain prebiotic fiber inulin, though no sugar or artificial sweeteners were added to the product. When mixed into soft foo
What is the daily dose of PDS-08®?
1 sachet daily (or: 24.5 Billion AFU + 6g of prebiotic). Each sachet contains 6.30g/0.22 oz of powder.
Why does my child need to consume PDS-08® within 30 minutes?
We suggest consuming the full daily dose of PDS-08® Pediatric Daily Synbiotic within 30 minutes to ensure maximal potency of the product.
Why is PDS-08® different from other children’s probiotics?
We know how hard it is to find evidence-based information so we can make the best choices—especially for parents. Between flavored powders and brightly colored gummies, choosing a pediatric probiotic is a challenge.So we developed PDS-08® Pediatric D
Is PDS-08® compatible with my child's diet or dietary restrictions?
PDS-08® Pediatric Daily Synbiotic adheres to a vegan and vegetarian diet and is rigorously monitored for 14 classes of allergens and over 20 total allergens as defined by the European Food and Safety Authority (EFSA), including:. Additionally, PDS-08
Are there any side effects associated with taking PDS-08®?
In the double-blind, randomized, placebo-controlled trial on children ages 3-17 conducted on PDS-08® Pediatric Daily Synbiotic, there were no observed side effects or GI distress (such as pain, bloating, gas, or diarrhea) as commonly reported with ma
When will my child feel something with PDS-08®?
Each individual is physiologically unique, and the benefits one may “feel” (e.g., ease of bloating or easy, frequent poops) are often just the most visceral ones. One may feel results in as little as 24-48 hours due to localized digestive support, th
Can my child take PDS-08® with other supplements, medications or antibiotics?
As there are no known contraindications with PDS-08® Pediatric Daily Synbiotic, supplements, medications, and antibiotics, it is safe to take PDS-08® alongside these treatments. However, we always recommend checking with your child’s doctor or pediat
Can my child take more than the recommended dose of PDS-08® per day?
It is safe to consume more than the recommended 1 sachet of PDS-08® per day, though there is not necessarily any added benefit in doing so. It is also important to note that because our prebiotic formulation is fermentative, your child could experien
How should I store PDS-08®?
Simply store PDS-08® Pediatric Daily Synbiotic at room temperature in the aluminum BacTrac™ container provided in your Welcome Kit. There is no refrigeration necessary.Though many probiotics are sold in the refrigerated section at grocery stores and
Does PDS-08® expire?
PDS-08® Pediatric Daily Synbiotic is shelf-stable for 18 months past the manufacturing date. You can find the expiration date on the back of each sachet.While PDS-08® is safe to take past expiration, we can only guarantee potency and viability up unt
What happens if my child misses a dose of PDS-08®? Or a few doses?
There’s no harm in missing a day, or even a few, but daily intake is important for optimal results. This is because, in general, probiotics are transient microbes, which means they travel through the digestive tract interacting with immune cells, gut
How long should my child take PDS-08®?
Probiotics, in general, are transient microbes—which means they trigger both local and systemic benefits as they travel through the digestive tract interacting with immune cells, gut cells, dietary nutrients, and existing microbes along the way befor
How do I use the refillable BacTrac™ container?
Each month, you will receive a 30-day supply (30 individual sachets) of PDS-08® Pediatric Daily Synbiotic, which can be safely stored in your refillable BacTrac™ container for an additional layer of protection from light and moisture. Your BacTrac™ c
What are the ingredients of PDS-08®?
PDS-08® Pediatric Daily Synbiotic is a 2-in-1 probiotic and prebiotic formulated with 9 probiotic strains and a fiber-based prebiotic composed of inulin and FOS (fructooligosaccharides). PDS-08® is free from sugar, artificial colorants, flavors, flow
What if my child experiences discomfort while taking PDS-08®?
Just as with any new diet, product, or lifestyle change, your child may experience a temporary acclimation period when first starting PDS-08® Pediatric Daily Synbiotic. This can include some gastrointestinal discomfort, abdominal tightness, mild naus
Is PDS-08® third-party-tested?
Our PDS-08® Pediatric Daily Synbiotic undergoes extensive testing throughout each step of the manufacturing process as well as on the final product. This includes whole-genome sequencing on our strains (translation: we know which strains are present
Is PDS-08® safe?
PDS-08® is generally safe to take and there are no known contraindications to use. Our probiotic strains have GRAS and/or QPS status, which designates them as safe for consumption by the United States and European Union, respectively. That said, we w
What does a PDS-08® subscription include?
Your monthly subscription includes a 30-day supply of PDS-08®, each dose housed in biofilm sachets. Your first month’s shipment is your Welcome Kit. It includes a refillable aluminum BacTrac™ container holding the first month’s supply of PDS-08® as w