Probiotics for women’s intimate health – white paper

The core growth areas for probiotics for women’s health are vaginal health, urinary tract infections, pregnancy, and skin health. Twenty-six percent of women probiotic consumers use probiotics to support vaginal health. The benefits of probiotics to support women’s health are increasingly recognized, mainly due to their ability to maintain and restore digestive and vaginal microflora balance, with positive effects on feminine health as well as digestive health, stress reduction, and the immune system. 

Live microorganisms, probiotics are are safe, natural ingredients that can be taken as dietary supplements and incorporated into the regular diet. Clinically studied and known for their beneficial impact on the host’s immune system and gut functions, the use of probiotics to support feminine health and address stress, as well as observed impacts on depression and anxiety, is gaining acceptance. The female vaginal microflora is a rich and complex ecosystem, mainly consisting of Lactobacilli which support the vaginal environment and health. Acting upon the gut or vaginal microbiota, specific probiotics can help each individual woman at every stage of her life, from puberty to menopause.

Learn more about how restoring digestive and vaginal microflora balance provides positive benefits for women's intimate health as well as digestive support, stress reduction, and the immune system.