Font conundrum; Acrobat Pro 9.4.4

Hey all,
Tried "search" for topic, but returned no results (I understand the search function is currently a little awry), so sorry if it's been covered before.
I've encountered the following problem random times, but have narrowed it down to "Reduce File Size" in Acrobat. It concerns small caps, and note that I have set the export function(s) to always embed entire font, NOT subset, which I thought would cure the problem, but doesn't. To reproduce this:
1. In an InDesign 7.0.4 document (OSX 10.6.8) which uses small caps, export to any PDF preset. Open the resulting PDF in Acrobat, and "Reduce File Size"; save and close the file.
2. Open the PDF again (Acrobat or Reader), and the small caps designations have changed to c / lc, and the letterspacing has been mangled. Happens no matter what PDF preset I use in InDesign.
I have experimented, and found that if I use Advanced>Preflight>PDF Optimizer... command and UNCHECK subset fonts, this doesn't occur, but using the "Reduce File Size" always destroys small caps settings (both with Type 1 and OpenType fonts).
Was wondering if anyone else has encountered this, and what the cause might be? I occassionally have to reduce the file size of some PDFs before sending to client, and "Reduce File Size" doesn't cut it, since it seems to cause this error (and probably others which I haven't yet encountered). Any insight would be appreciated.
Cheers!
-Mikey

Thanks, Steve!
That is what I was hoping to hear, as yes, the Optimize... command does allow great control. I've changed my workflow to use Optimize... for reducing file sizes, and given you an "Answered" response. Thanks again for confirming my experimentation!
Cheers!
-Mikey

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