#$%^&*AU2016100500A420160602.pdf#####Abstract Provided herein are compositions comprising: one or more probiotic microbial strains selected from Saccharomyces cerevisiae, Lactobacilus piantarun, Lactobacillu gasseri and Bifidobaicleriun breve； one or more of potassium ions, sodium ions and/or citrate ions； zinc； and a sugar. Also provided are concentrates for use in preparing an oral rehydration solution, comprising: one or more probiotic microbial strains selected from Saccharonyces cerevisiae, Lactobacillus plantarum, Lactobacillus gasseri and Bifidobacterium breve； one or more of potassium ions, sodium ions and/or citrate ions； zinc； and a sugar, wherein the concentrate is mixed with an aqueous medium prior to use to produce a liquid composition for oral administration.
