We did not include L. plantarum in Smidge® Infant Probiotic as it produces both d-lactic acid and l-lactic acid. Immature (and severely compromised) digestive systems may not be able to breakdown an excess of d-lactic acid.
Probiotic bacteria produce either d-lactic acid or l-lactic acid, or a combination of both. Both are beneficial, however, an excess of d-lactic acid may cause negative symptoms in people that cannot breakdown the excess d-lactic acid.
All of the seven strains of bacteria probiotic bacteria in GutPro Infant are d-lactate free.
L. plantarum is not a bacteria that typically resides in an infant's digestive system, as it is a plant-based strain.
The primary strain of bacteria in Smidge® Infant Probiotic is B. infantis, which is abundant in healthy infants and naturally declines as we age.
Smidge® Infant Probiotic can also be very helpful for those who have been on
antibiotics and are trying to balance gut flora.