Probiotics, as opposed to antibiotics, are a group of friendly bacteria which include Lactobacillus acidophilus and Bifidum bacterium. These bacteria help in fighting against evil yeast/candida overgrowth in our digestive tracts. Since they are human microflora, they are more compatible with our intestines than other nonhuman microflora (i.e. friendly bacteria found in yogurt).
Lactobacillus acidophilus breaks down sugar into lactic acid, and which kills yeast. Other friendly organisms include Saccharomyces boulardii (yeah, strange names…), which is a type of yeast that repopulate the intestines with good bacteria while pushing away the bad bacteria. You might find that Lactobacillus has several “surnames” depending on its varieties: casei, rhamnosus, plantarum, bulgaricus, etc.
Research indicates that probiotics improve absorption of nutrients, increase the body’s natural defenses, enhance digestion, and inhibit disease-producing microorganisms.
An old news item demonstrates one of the many benefits of probiotics: