What are probiotics? probiotics are live microorganisms which when administered in adequate amount confer a health benefit on the host (fao 2001). why probiotics?scientists are learning more each day about the role of microbes in keeping people healthy and the multitude of health benefits associated with consuming the right type and levels of probiotic microbes. research has suggested that probiotic bacteria can:improve digestive functionhelp with side effects of antibiotic therapyhelp reduce the risk of certain acute common infectious diseasesimprove tolerance to lactoseenhance immune functionsome studies also report that certain probiotics can play a role in reducing the development of allergy in children, decrease helicobacter pylori colonization of the stomach and manage relapse of some inflammatory bowel conditions. we can provide custom design blends for various applications.