Probiotics are live microorganisms that when given an adequate amount of, benefit the health of the host. Some of these beneficial bacterial are:
Lactobacillus which reduces diarrhea and helps people injest dairy products easily. It also fights disease-causing bacteria and regulates the immune system and help prevent colon cancer. There are three different kinds of lactobacillus: Rhamnosus, Casei, and Acidophilus. Casei helps promote growth of other bebficial bacterialand decreases tumor recurrence in adult bladder of cancer patients following resection. Acidophilus absorbs nurtients, reduces lactose intolerance, and decreases allergic responses.
Saccharomyces Boulardii is a strain of yeast that helps control diarrhea, and to treat a condition after an upset of balance of intestinal microorganisms.
Bifidobacterium Bifidum, a bacteria that resides in the colon to help control the growth of pathogen bacteria (a bacteria that causes bacterial infection). It stregthens the immune system and helps with digestion.
Source:http://www.livestrong.com/article/147870-good-types-of-bacteria/
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