Potential new uses are identified all the time. First of all, probiotics balance and harmonise the operation of the digestive system. This means an increase in overall efficiency of digestion, absorption and assimilation of nutrients. Users of probiotics often report a wonderful feeling of wellbeing. This improved efficiency of the digestive system has an effect on many health problems.
Probiotics also improve the body's ability to resist attacks from disease-causing germs.
With regular supplementation of probiotics, the immune system becomes more efficient, thus preventing and overcoming illness rapidly. Current research also suggests that probiotics may reduce the risk of cancer, in particular colon cancer. For naturopaths, one of the conditions that benefit most from the usage of probiotics is Candida infection. This is also known as Candidiasis or Thrush. Candida is a type of yeast.