Probiotics are useful for :

Probiotics are defined as live microorganisms that, when administered in adequate amounts, confer a health benefit on the host. Bacterial colonization or infection of the intestine by pathogens such as Clostridium, Escherichia, Klebsiella, Salmonella, Shigella, Campylobacter, Pseudomonas, Streptococcus, Enterococcus, Staphylococcus aureus, and coagulase-negative staphylococcus increases the risk of necrotizing enterocolitis.  Other potential uses of probiotics are Managing lactose intolerance Cholesterol-lowering Improving immune function and preventing infections Antibiotic-associated diarrhea Improving mineral absorption Irritable bowel syndrome and colitis Prevention of colon cancer Lowering blood pressure Helicobacter pylori Reducing inflammation Prevents harmful bacterial growth under stress