Chaitow and Trenev describe other benefits of taking probiotics. They include manufacture of B vitamins, control of high cholesterol levels, increased digestion and suppression of facial acne. Always look for expiration dates and ingredients on labels. Recent findings suggest that Lactobacillius acidophilus may be able to inhibit HIV, the virus that leads to AIDS, Almada says. Hydrogen peroxide alone, or in combination with certain minerals or dietary components, can arrest the growth of HIV, Almada says.
Probiotics also help rid the body of excess estrogen hormones.
Certain probiotics help escort these hormones out of the body rather than allowing reabsorption in the small intestine. Animal studies have shown that this process may retard the growth of estrogen-dependent tumors, says Almada. Food Wonder Food research indicates that special food components promote beneficial bacteria growth. Called a pre biotic, FOS provides food for beneficial bacteria for growth and proliferation. Pathogenic bacteria are unable to utilize this food.