Bio-K+ Resource Center

Pregnancy is a journey, one filled with hope, joy, nausea and nerves. When I was pregnant with my first child, I divided my worldview into things that were safe for...

The intestinal flora is made up of billions of microorganisms. In children, it contributes to both food digestion and immune system development. However, factors such as the environment, diet, and...

Most of us frown when we read the word bacteria, immediately thinking about what lurks on the surfaces of public toilets! While that might be true (public bathrooms are notoriously...

The lazy days of summer have melted away as quickly as an ice cream cone in the August heat. Just like that, it's back to school! It always amazes me...

Probiotics have lots of benefits for kids. They can ease constipation, heal eczema, keep the immune system strong, and support small tummies after a course of antibiotics. As a parent,...

Got a holiday planned for this upcoming March break? From stress and jet lag, to germy airplanes, travel can take its toll on the best of us. But when you...

It’s sniffle season. How has your family fared so far? While it is inevitable that a few germs will cross our path over the colder months, our little ones’ developing...

Our intestine shelters billions of beneficial bacteria, but this tremendous colony did not appear overnight! From birth until the age of two, the intestinal flora goes through development phases. During...

Bacteria usually have a bad reputation amongst parents. But while some bacteria are pathogenic, others actually provide many benefits for kids’ health—such as the bacteria in the intestinal flora! How...