The article, which defines probiotics as “microorganisms such as bacteria and yeasts that are commonly found amongst the natural flora of our intestinal and digestive tracts”, goes on to highlight six areas with science to support potential health benefits, including prevention of colon cancer, lowering of LDL cholesterol, boosting the immune system, benefiting sufferers of IBS, benefiting urogenital health, and alleviating lactose intolerance.
The article can be found here. http://www.livestrong.com/article/88485-benefits-consumption-probiotics/