The present invention relates to non-replicating probiotic micro-organisms and their health benefits. In particular, the present invention provides a means to help parents to protect their children from gastro-intestinal infections, in particular diarrhea. One embodiment of the present invention relates to a composition comprising non-replicating probiotic micro-organisms for use in the prevention or treatment of gastrointestinal infections in children.MICRO-ORGANISMOS PROBIÓTICOS NO REPLICANTES QUE PROTEGEN A LOS NIÑOS FRENTE A LAS INFECCIONES GASTROINTESTINALES
