In this review of the scientific literature for probiotics, the authors found numerous benefits to probiotic use, including:
- Improvement of Intestinal Health;
- Reduction of Cholesterol;
- Cancer Prevention;
- Prevention of Antibiotic-associated Diarrhea;
- Enhancement of the Immune Response;
- Protection Against Allergies;
- Improvement of Lactose Metabolism;
- Blood Pressure Control;
- Supportive of Vaginal Health.
After a discussion of how probiotics can be beneficial in the above conditions, the researchers concluded:
“There is scientific evidence supporting the incorporation of probiotics in nutrition as a means of derivation of health benefits.”