The current research indicates that it’s generally safe to take probiotics while pregnant. Still, it’s a good idea to check in with your doctor before making any dietary changes or taking new supplements, including probiotics, whether you’re expecting or not.*
How do probiotics support vaginal health?
For women, the benefits of probiotics go beyond digestive health. Some probiotic strains are even referred to as women’s probiotics because, along with supporting a healthy gut microbiome, they also support a healthy vaginal microbiome. Maintaining proper pH levels in the vagina and promoting urinary tract health are two ways women taking probiotics can benefit overall vaginal health.*
Should a woman take a probiotic daily?
Most healthy women can benefit from taking a probiotic, and taking them every day is usually recommended. In many studies that have reviewed the effects of taking probiotics, researchers administered a daily dose to study participants. The best probiotic for women varies from person to person, but a good rule of thumb is to start with a lower CFU amount and a supplement that includes clinically studied strains, particularly Lactobacillus rhamnosus GG.*
How do probiotics support urinary health?
By helping to promote the growth of good bacteria, probiotics support your digestive and immune health, which are both connected to vaginal health. And when the vaginal microbiome is healthy and balanced, the urinary tract is more likely to be healthy and balanced as well. To support the health of the urinary tract, look for women’s probiotics that include Lactobacillus rhamnosus GR-1® and Lactobacillus reuteri RC-14®, which have been clinically shown to promote both vaginal and urinary health.*†‡
Can I take probiotics while breastfeeding?
Current research suggests taking probiotics while breastfeeding is safe. As always, talk to your doctor before you start taking probiotics or any supplement.*
Can probiotics support menstrual health?
While there’s not enough research to show a direct link between probiotics and menstrual health, they do support overall digestive and immune health. So taking probiotics, including Renew Life probiotics for women, is one way to help you feel more balanced and healthy throughout your entire monthly cycle. Additionally, the bacteria in the gut’s microbiome interact with the endocrine system, which produces and regulates hormones, and hormones play a role in reproduction and menstruation.*
What's the difference between men’s and women’s probiotics?
Probiotic supplements formulated for men or women might contain certain strains researched for specific health needs, like vaginal health, urinary tract health or colon support. Good probiotics for women contain multiple, diverse strains that are backed by clinical studies, and often contain Lactobacillus strains and other strains that support vaginal health.*
Why should women take probiotics?
Probiotics are live microorganisms that live in the gut and provide health benefits. Factors like everyday stress, a less-than-optimal diet, exposure to environmental toxins and even aging can impact your gut microbiome and vaginal microbiome. Taking probiotics is a great way for women to keep things balanced in their favor for digestive and immune health. Certain women’s probiotics can also help maintain urinary health and healthy vaginal pH levels, so it’s a good idea to look for a supplement with strains clinically studied to support both.*
How do probiotics affect the microbiome?
Probiotics are live microorganisms that when consumed provide a health benefit. As supplements, they can help balance your microbiome. Your body is home to trillions of microorganisms, most of which live in your gastrointestinal system, also known as the gut microbiome.
Each person’s microbiome is unique, and its health depends on a number of factors, from your diet to your stress levels. Probiotic supplements can add beneficial bacteria to your microbiome and help promote a healthy gut.*
What do women’s probiotics do?
Factors like everyday stress, exposure to environmental toxins, dietary choices and taking certain medications can affect the balance of yeast and bacteria in the gut microbiome.
Taking women’s probiotics is one way to help restore that balance and support overall digestive health. Dietary supplements contain different strains of bacteria that are formulated to function in different ways in the body. Some probiotics for women provide strains that can help maintain urinary health and healthy vaginal pH levels.*†‡
Can probiotics support vaginal PH levels?
Clinical research suggests that certain probiotic strains, including L. rhamnosus GR-1® and L. reuteri RC-14® provided in certain Renew Life probiotics for women, can help keep vaginal pH levels in a healthy range. These strains—found naturally in the vaginas of healthy women—have been shown to reach and colonize the vagina, where they produce lactic acid, which helps beneficial microbes survive.*†‡
Why do women need probiotics?
Probiotics are good bacteria that can help maintain the delicate balance throughout your digestive system. For women, both gut health and the health of the vaginal microbiome are tied to overall wellness. Taking probiotic supplements, especially those with multiple strains, can help support a healthy lifestyle. Just keep in mind that they’re not a quick fix for any health concerns.*
What do prebiotics with probiotics and cranberry do?
A supplement that combines prebiotics, probiotics and cranberry can support both digestive and urinary health. Prebiotics are foods or supplements that good bacteria in your gut eat, but that your body can’t digest. Essentially, they work with probiotics to maintain balance in your microbiome, which is the basis of overall health. And the addition of cranberry promotes urinary tract health.*
†PubMed Clinical Trials September 2021
‡BB-12®, GR-1®, and RC-14® are trademarks of Chr. Hansen A/S.
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