Beneficial effects of Probiotics as food supplement Maintaining the balance of intestinal bacteria, Prevention and treatment of diarrhea, cancers and allergic diseases, Improving the digestion of lactose (milk sugar) What is Pre and Probiotics? They are dietary fibers helping to improve digestion, They boost the number of good bacteria present in the gut, They increase calcium absorption, They reduce the risk of cancer of the colon, among several others, They also promote weight loss through long term consumption