@Raahema – great question and I love that you’re checking labels that closely.

Xylitol is often added to make probiotics taste better and, in small amounts, it can have mild prebiotic effects. But over time, especially with regular use, sugar alcohols like xylitol may irritate the gut or shift the microbiome in ways we don’t want, especially in sensitive kids.

If it’s just a trace amount and your kids tolerate it well, it’s not the end of the world. But ideally, I’d look for a probiotic without xylitol or other sugar alcohols for daily use. The number of strains is great, but cleaner formulas tend to be better for long-term gut support.