BOOST® KID ESSENTIALS Nutritionally Complete Drink combines strong nutrition and immune system support in a delicious 8.25 oz drink that's easy to hold and easy to love. It's the only supplement to contain 7 grams of muscle-building protein, 25 essential vitamins and minerals, a rich supply of antioxidants, plus immunity-supporting probiotics. An exceptionally healthy treat, available in three yummy flavors.
BOOST® KID ESSENTIALS*
Nutritionally Complete Drink
Every parent wants their child to grow up healthy and strong—a great reason to include BOOST® KID ESSENTIALS Drink in every lunchbox. Each 8.25 fl oz serving provides 7g of protein and 25 vitamins and minerals for balanced nutrition, while the patented straw delivers an immunity-supporting probiotic (clinically shown to help reduce sick days for infants) and antioxidants that help them stay healthier! Lactose-free, fun to drink in rich, creamy chocolate, strawberry and vanilla flavors. Good for your child's health—even better for your peace of mind!
Emerging Importance of Probiotics
Ingestion of probiotics dates back thousands of years, and not just in adults. Many countries worldwide have a tradition of introducing live active cultures (bacteria) to infants and children early in life, in fermented foods such as yogurt.
Probiotics (meaning "for life") are live, nonpathogenic microorganisms that, when consumed in adequate amounts, provide specific health benefits to the host.1 Clinical benefits include aiding digestion, treating and preventing viral diarrhea, reducing the risk of necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC) and supporting a healthy immune system.2-4 Approximately 70%-80% of the body's immune cells are located within the gastrointestinal tract, specifically within the gut-associated lymphoid tissue (GALT).5
The dietary use of probiotics is strain-specific; various probiotics promote different health benefits.6 Lactobacillus is one of the most widely studied genera of probiotics, proving numerous health benefits across many illnesses.6 BOOST Kid Essentials Nutritionally Complete Drink contains Lactobacillus reuteri Protectis, delivered through the straw, to help support a healthy immune system.
- Balancing the intestinal flora; probiotics increase the number of beneficial bacteria and occupy receptors to displace harmful bacteria
- Acidifying the intestinal lumen to create an environment unfavorable to less desirable bacteria
- Improving gut barrier function through the production of short-chain fatty acids, especially butyric acid
- Helping to build and maintain a healthy immune system modulating the immune response and increasing production of immunoglobulins (such as secretory-IgA)
- Enhancing the production of a balanced T-helper-cell response (by influencing the differentiation of T-helper cells into Th1 or Th2 cells)
A healthy intestinal flora performs many important functions in the body, including:
- Digestion of complex foods, such as fiber
- Enhancing the absorption of nutrients from food
- Synthesis of vitamins
- Supporting the intestinal barrier function
The straw provided with BOOST Kid Essentials Drink is specially formulated to deliver an effective daily dose of the probiotic Lactobacillus reuteri Protectis. Recent clinical trials have shown that infants experienced decreased fever and sick days(Weizman), and children experienced less diarrhea (Shornikova) when fed the probiotic provided by BOOST Kid Essentials Drink.
References:
- FAO/WHO. Evaluation of health and nutrition properties of powder milk and live lactic acid bacteria. FAO & WHO Expert Consultation Report, 2001.
- Tuohy KM et al. Using probiotics and prebiotics to improve gut health. DDT 2003;8(15):692-700.
- Isolauri E et al. Probiotics: effects on immunity. Am J Clin Nutr 2001;73(suppl):440S-50S.
- Saavedra JM. Use of probiotics in pediatrics: rationale, mechanisms of action, and practical aspects. Nutr Clin Pract 2007;22:351-65.
- Brantzaeg P et al. Immunobiology and immunopathology of human gut mucosa: humoral immunity and intraepithelial lymphocytes. Gastroenterol 1989;97:1562—84.
- Szajewska H et al. Probiotics in gastrointestinal diseases in children: hard and not-so-hard evidence of efficacy. J Pediatr Gastroenterol Nutr 2006;42(5):454-75.
Frequently Asked Questions
Making healthy food choices and eating proper meals is always recommended; however, BOOST Kid Essentials Drink is an excellent alternative when a meal replacement is required. Each serving of BOOST Kid Essentials Drink provides 244 calories, 25 essential Vitamins and Minerals and 7 grams of muscle-building protein. Talk to your pediatrician about healthy eating and meal replacements.
To gain the most benefits from probiotics, they should be consumed on a daily basis. By taking them regularly, probiotics are able to live in, or "colonize", the digestive tract and fight off bad bacteria. If your child has stomach problems, such as diarrhea caused by antibiotics, probiotics may help rebuild a healthy colony of good bacteria, which can aid the immune system when your child may need it most.1-3
References:
- Szajewska H et al. Probiotics in gastrointestinal diseases in children: hard and not-so-hard evidence of efficacy. J Pediatr Gastroenterol Nutr 2006;42(5):454-75.
- Tuohy KM et al. Using probiotics and prebiotics to improve gut health. DDT 2003;8(15):692-700.
- Isolauri E et al. Probiotics: effects on immunity. Am J Clin Nutr 2001;73(suppl):440S-50S.
Probiotics are healthy bacteria that must be consumed in order to build up in our digestive system-in the lining of the GI tract. They help balance and keep the levels of bad bacteria in check. Most importantly, they help keep our immune systems healthy by increasing disease-fighting antibodies.1,2
References:
- Tuohy KM et al. Using probiotics and prebiotics to improve gut health. DDT 2003;8(15):692-700.
- Isolauri E et al. Probiotics: effects on immunity. Am J Clin Nutr 2001;73(suppl):440S-50S.
Yes. Certain probiotics have been shown to help fight viral infection/illness such as Rotaviral diarrhea.1 Lactobacillus reuteri Protectis (the probiotic found in BOOST® Kid Essentials) has been shown to reduce the duration of diarrheal illness in children3 and reduce the number of days that infants miss daycare due to illness.2
References:
- Szajewska H et al. Probiotics in gastrointestinal diseases in children: hard and not-so-hard evidence of efficacy. J Pediatr Gastroenterol Nutr 2006;42(5):454-75.
- Weizman Z et al. Effect of a probiotic infant formula on infections in child care centers: comparison of two probiotic agents. Pediatrics 2005;115;5-9.
- Shornikova AV et al. Bacteriotherapy with Lactobacillus reuteri in rotavirus gastroenteritis. Pediatr Infect Dis J. 1997;16:1103-7.
Absolutely. Safety has been proven in numerous clinical trials around the world. In addition, probiotic-supplemented infant formula has been available for over 15 years, in over 30 countries.
Only BOOST® Kid Essentials Drink delivers immune-supporting probiotics—and the straw is the only way to get them. If BOOST Kid Essentials Drink isn't served with the straw, your child won't receive the immune benefits from the probiotics.
No. The probiotics are in the straw. They are consumed along with the BOOST Kid Essentials Drink. Re-using the straw will not provide the benefits of probiotics.
Antioxidants help kids fight the damaging effects of free radicals in their young, growing bodies. These immune-supporting agents can help kids fight off sickness at school, the playground, at home, or anywhere on-the-go.
The immune support offered by the probiotic straw is most effective when BOOST Kid Essentials is chilled, or remains under [77 degrees F]. Store BOOST Kid Essentials Drink in the fridge to maximize the immune benefits and to make it a refreshing treat. And remember, drinking hot beverages through a straw is not advised because your child may burn his or her throat or fingers.
Yes.
No. BOOST Kid Essentials Drink is free from peanut or tree nut ingredients.
Yes. The complete nutrition and probiotic immunity support found in Kid Essentials Drink provides benefits for most any child.
Kid Essentials Drink offers a delicious option with complete nutrition and probiotic immunity support for even the pickiest eaters.
As a nutritious and delicious snack or meal, Kid Essentials Drink helps provide a proper balance of key nutrients growing kids need.
No. Energy drinks typically contain some type of stimulant, such as caffeine or ginseng, along with high levels of sugar. BOOST Kid Essentials Drink provides the complete nutrition that children need without stimulants or large amounts of sugar.
At this time, BOOST Kid Essentials is not certified as kosher.
No, BOOST Kid Essentials Drink is gluten free.
BOOST Kid Essentials Drink may be consumed with meals, or as a snack, and may therefore be consumed more than once per day. In order to make sure a child receives nutrition from a variety of sources, you may wish to limit daily intake to 2-3 servings. Speak with your pediatrician for more detail regarding how frequently your child may wish to use BOOST Kid Essentials Drink.
BOOST Kid Essentials Drink meets 100% of the Dietary Reference Intakes for 25 essential vitamins and minerals in 34 fluid ounces for children ages 1 to 8 years, and in 51 fluid ounces for children 9 to 13 years. This includes requirements for iron and calcium. Each 8.25 fluid ounce serving provides 3.4 mg of iron and 290 mg of calcium.
While there is sugar in Kid Essentials Drink, there is no high fructose corn syrup.
High fructose corn syrup has been linked to the recent rise in obesity.* That's why it's usually not considered an ideal alternative to other more natural sweeteners such as sucrose.
*Bray GA. Consumption of high-fructose corn syrup in beverages may play a role in the epidemic of obesity. AJCN. 2004;79:537-543.
According to the American Dietetic Association and the American Diabetic Association, individuals with diabetes may consume some sugar, and primarily need to be aware of their total carbohydrate intake. BOOST Kid Essentials Drink provides 33 grams of carbohydrate, which is the equivalent of 2-3 slices of bread. Speak with your child's healthcare provider regarding how to incorporate BOOST Kid Essentials Drink into a carbohydrate counting or diabetic meal plan.
BOOST Kid Essentials Drink with a probiotic straw is a USDA WIC-eligible Medical Food for children who are diagnosed as "failure to thrive."
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