Probiotics are beneficial bacteria that promote balance in your body’s microbiomes. The most well-known of these is the gut microbiome, which plays a role in various aspects of good health, including promoting digestive and immune health. In clinical research conducted with women, certain probiotic strains have also been shown to help maintain healthy vaginal pH and yeast levels as well as promote urinary health, which are important health priorities for women. Renew Life Women’s Care Probiotic formulas feature the most studied probiotic strainǂ, as well as the most studied strains for vaginal and urinary health.^*
^L. reuteri RC-14® and L. rhamnosus GR-1® strains, PubMed Clinical Trials, September 2021 ǂ L. rhamnosus GG strain, PubMed Clinical Trials, September 2021
What is a good probiotic for women’s health?
Women’s bodies are powerful and complex. They are home to microbiomes that are different than men’s. So, when choosing probiotics for women, it’s important to look for a quality formula that includes a variety of well-researched strains that support digestive and immune health PLUS strains that promote healthy vaginal bacteria and yeast levels. All Renew Life Women’s Care Probiotics feature 12 diverse strains, including Lactobacillus rhamnosus GR-1® and Lactobacillus reuteri RC-14®, which are native to women and have been shown in clinical research to support vaginal and urinary health.*
What are the benefits of taking Renew Life Women’s Care Probiotics?
Most people take probiotics to support their digestive systems and immune health. A quality formula, like each of our women’s daily care probiotics, does this with a well-rounded combination of strains that support a balanced gut microbiome. A balanced gut microbiome also promotes immune health because a large part of the immune system resides in the gut. But our Women’s Care Probiotic supplements don’t stop there. Formulated by women, they also feature specific beneficial bacteria that help maintain healthy vaginal pH and yeast levels—delivering benefits that address top women’s health concerns.*
How can probiotics support my vaginal health?
The vagina naturally contains a diverse community of bacteria, predominantly lactobacilli, which help maintain a balanced pH. Supplementing with a quality probiotic formula that contains strains of lactobacilli—especially Lactobacillus rhamnosus GR-1® and Lactobacillus reuteri RC-14®, the most studied strains for vaginal and urinary health—can help replenish and maintain this beneficial bacterial balance.^ Supporting microbiome balance with well-researched probiotic strains is important not only for vaginal health, but also for overall wellbeing. Go to our Vaginal Health Products page to learn more.*
Should a woman take a probiotic daily?
Every woman is unique, and every body is different. But here at Renew Life, we believe a body in balance is a body at its best, and that probiotics for women are a powerful way to support that life goal. How? By helping to balance the body’s microbiomes. But let’s face it, everyday factors like stress, less-than-ideal diet and lifestyle choices, environmental toxins and more can negatively affect your microbiome balance. So, if you’re a woman looking for ways to promote your digestive and immune health, vaginal pH or other areas that probiotics support, then taking a probiotic daily makes good sense.*
How do probiotics support my urinary health?
Certain probiotic strains are known to support urinary health, and research suggests they work by promoting bacterial balance in the gut and urogenital tract. Balanced microbiomes in these areas foster good head-to-toe health. In addition, the urinary tract has its own microbiota, and targeted probiotics can help maintain a healthy balance of bacteria there, which supports urinary health. Remember, though, that not all probiotic strains are known to support urinary health. Make sure the formula you choose includes Lactobacillus rhamnosus GR-1® and Lactobacillus reuteri RC-14®, the most-studied strains for vaginal and urinary health.^ Visit our Urinary Health Products page for more supplement solutions.*
What do probiotics do for women?
To best understand what probiotics do for women, let’s first look at what they are. Probiotics are beneficial bacteria. They’re not made naturally in the human body, but help make up important microorganism communities within the body known as microbiomes, which are located in the gut, vagina and other areas. You acquire microbiota at birth and they develop throughout life, influenced by factors such as diet, lifestyle, medications and genetics. Keeping this complex ecosystem of microorganisms in balance is critical to your wellbeing because it supports digestive health, immune system health and more. Supplementing with research-backed strains of probiotics can help promote microbiome balance, which is excellent not only for women, but for everyone.*
What are the benefits of taking a women’s probiotic?
Probiotics are well-known for supporting digestive health and promoting immune health. While many probiotic formulas do this well (see our Everyday Probiotics Collection), a women’s probiotic—like Renew Life Women’s Care Probiotic formulas—does something more. These supplements were formulated by women and include specific probiotic strains, like Lactobacillus rhamnosus GR-1® and Lactobacillus reuteri RC-14®, that benefit women in particular. Research suggests these strains help maintain healthy vaginal pH and yeast levels, as well as support urinary health.*
Why do women need probiotics?
Women and men alike need probiotics to help support balanced microbiomes in their bodies. The most well-known of these microbiomes resides in the gut, and nourishing it daily with beneficial bacteria supports digestive health and your overall wellbeing. Also, because a significant portion of the body’s immune system resides in the gut, probiotics work to promote immune health as well. Additionally, specific probiotic strains have been shown in clinical research to have targeted benefits for women by supporting microbiome balance in the urogenital tract and helping to promote healthy vaginal pH and yeast levels.*
What is the best probiotic for women?
Every individual is unique and has different probiotic needs, influenced by genetics, age, diet, lifestyle, stress levels and more. So, there is no one “best probiotic” for women. That said, a probiotic formulated specifically for women should include strains that support vaginal and urinary health in addition to strains that promote gut and immune health. Also make sure the probiotic supplement you choose has a robust number of CFU or “colony-forming units,” which is the measure of live and active microorganisms in each dose, reflecting potency. Our Women’s Care Probiotic formulas range from 25 billion to 90 billion CFU to fit a full range of women’s probiotic needs.*
How much probiotics should a woman take daily?
Probiotics are measured in CFU or Colony Forming Units, which reflects the viable bacteria present in a probiotic supplement. Most supplement companies measure this at the time of manufacture, but Renew Life guarantees CFU potency through labeled expiration date, so you can rest assured you’re getting the live probiotics you’re counting on to support your health. How many CFU you should take daily depends on your particular needs. If you’re new to probiotics, we recommend starting with Women’s Care 25 Billion and moving up to our 50 Billion or 90 Billion formulas once you’re acclimated to probiotics and if you want to level up your digestive support.*
Can pregnant women take probiotics?
All Renew Life products are guaranteed to be safe and effective when used as directed. However, we cannot offer advice about taking probiotics or other supplements during pregnancy. If you are pregnant or considering pregnancy, we strongly encourage you to consult your doctor for guidance on whether probiotics are safe to take in your case.
How long does it take for women’s probiotics to work?
Everyone experiences the effects of probiotics a little differently, so it’s hard to say exactly how long it will take for a particular probiotic supplement to work for you. It’s also important to know that probiotics aren’t an instant fix. It takes time to balance the microbiomes in your body. And every person’s body is different, so results will vary. But if you make a quality probiotic part of your daily routine, you may feel results in as little as two weeks, but more likely around four to six weeks. It’s also important to maintain the probiotic support for continued benefits.*
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