Probiotics and developmental progression in healthy preschool-aged children: a double-blind, placebo-controlled trial

This first-of-its-kind study conducted among healthy preschoolers concludes that probiotic supplementation did not significantly influence developmental progress. However, the study was underpowered for its primary outcome. Future large-scale studies involving diverse populations are recommended.<b>Trial registration:</b> Australian New Zealand Clinical Trials Registry identifier: ACTRN12622000153718..

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Nutritional Neuroscience
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2026-01-22
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https://doi.org/10.1080/1028415x.2026.2617360
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Infant Nutrition and Health
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Probiotics and developmental progression in healthy preschool-aged children: a double-blind, placebo-controlled trial

Blake Peck, Daniel Terry, Hafiz Haris Ahmad
Nutritional Neuroscience
Infant Nutrition and Health
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Probiotics and developmental progression in healthy preschool-aged children: a double-blind, placebo-controlled trial

Blake Peck, Daniel Terry, Hafiz Haris Ahmad
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Abstract

This first-of-its-kind study conducted among healthy preschoolers concludes that probiotic supplementation did not significantly influence developmental progress. However, the study was underpowered for its primary outcome. Future large-scale studies involving diverse populations are recommended.<b>Trial registration:</b> Australian New Zealand Clinical Trials Registry identifier: ACTRN12622000153718..

Nutritional Neuroscience
Federation University (AU), University of Southern Queensland (AU), Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre (AU)
Openalex Percentile: Top 79%
Infant Nutrition and Health
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