Cultural revolution: Yogurt and probiotics come of age. (cover story)

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    • Subject Terms:
      YOGURT; LACTOBACILLUS bulgaricus; STREPTOCOCCUS thermophilus; HEALTH; THERAPEUTICS
    • Abstract:
      Reports on the health benefits gained from yogurt and other probiotics which are made from friendly bacteria. Improvement of lactose digestion; Reduction of risk of intestinal infection; Improvement of immune function; Reduction of risk of some cancers; Other benefits being studied; Use of the bacteria Lactobacillus bulgaricus and Streptococcus thermophilus in the making of yogurt. INSET: Probiotics and Beyond.