Features

• Acidophilus' scientific name is Lactobacillus acidophilus. When used as a probiotic, acidophilus helps to treat diarrhea, yeast infections and urinary tract infections.
  
  

Food

• Acidophilus helps to naturally stabilize the digestive system, which is why it helps to ease gas and bloating. Acidophilus is found naturally in milk products such as yogurt.
  
  

Effects

• Acidophilus does much more than just help fight against gas, bloating and other digestive issues. Acidophilus can also help to lower cholesterol, clear skin problems and maintain healthy levels of bacteria in the body.
  
  

Colon Cancer

• Regularly taking acidophilus can help to lower chances of developing colon cancer. It is also used to help fight against the negative effects of chemotherapy aimed at treating colon cancer.
  
  

Considerations

• While acidophilus has been shown to help the digestive system, it has not been approved by the FDA to specifically fight against disease.