Lactobacillus Acidophilus is a type of friendly bacteria that assists in the digestion of proteins, a process in which lactic acid, hydrogen peroxide, enzymes, B vitamins, and antibiotic substances that inhibit pathogenic organisms are produced.
*Acidophilus has antifungal properties to help reduce blood cholesterol levels, aids digestion, and enhances the absorption of nutrients.
*There are many good acidophilus supplements in the tablet, capsule, and powered forms.
*very recommended to use powered form.
*Non-dairy formulas work best against candida
** It is not advisable to buy a product containing a combination of different strains of lactobacillus, as one organism may be antagonistic to one another
*single-strained product of at least 1 billion organisms
I read this information from the book called "Prescription For Nutritional Healing" THIRD EDITION by Phyllis A. Balch, CNC and James F. Balch, M.D.