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Inulin has been used for centuries as a natural remedy for diarrhea. Recent studies suggest that it may be effective against antibiotic-associated diarrhea (AAD), a common side effect of antibiotics. AAD causes severe abdominal cramps and watery stools.

Research indicates that inulin may reduce the risk of cancer by supporting the function of good bacteria in the intestinal tract. Studies show that people who regularly consume yogurt containing live cultures have a reduced risk of colon cancer. Researchers believe this may be due to the presence of probiotics in yogurt. Probiotics are living microorganisms that produce compounds called short-chain fatty acids when they metabolize carbohydrates. These compounds appear to inhibit tumor formation in animal models.

Researchers at the University of California, San Diego School of Medicine studied the effects of probiotic supplementation on memory and learning in older adults. They discovered that taking probiotics helped maintain cognitive function over time. This benefit was most pronounced among those individuals with low levels of an enzyme known as acetylcholinesterase (AChE).

Acetylcholine is a neurotransmitter that plays a key role in memory and learning. When you learn something new, your brain produces more AChE so that you can remember what you learned. As we age, our brains produce fewer AChE enzymes, which means that we need to work harder to retain information.

When researchers gave participants aged 65 years and older either Lactobacillus acidophilus or placebo capsules twice per day for six months, they found that the group receiving the probiotic supplement performed better on tests designed to measure verbal fluency and attention.

Dicalcium phosphate (CaHPO4) is a mineral commonly used in nutritional products. It helps prevent tooth decay because it binds to plaque and prevents its hardening into tartar. Dicalcium phosphate is also used as a source of phosphorus in many multivitamin/mineral formulas.

Calcium and phosphorus are two important minerals needed for strong bones. Calcium is necessary for bone development and maintenance. Phosphorus is essential for building and maintaining muscle tissue.

The recommended daily allowance (RDA) for calcium is 1,200 mg. Most Americans get only about half of this amount. Research shows that consuming dicalcium phosphate along with other calcium sources increases the bioavailability of calcium. Bioavailability refers to how well a nutrient is absorbed from food.

The RDA for phosphorus is 800 mg. Many Americans do not meet their needs for this element. For example, one study showed that only 34 percent of women between the ages of 50 and 70 met their phosphorus needs.

In addition to helping prevent tooth decay, dicalcium phosphate is useful in treating osteoporosis. Osteoporosis occurs when there is too little bone mass. Bone loss begins during middle age and accelerates after menopause. Osteoporotic fractures are painful and often require surgery.