Jarrow Formulas - Women's Fem Dophilus - 60 Vegetarian Capsules

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Probiotics: What You Need To Know. National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health. Accessed 12/15/2022. Adults take 1 capsule once a day. May be taken with or without food. If your healthcare professional recommends taking this product in conjunction with antibiotics, take at least 1-2 hours after taking the medication.

Clinical trials have found that oral intake of probiotics can significantly and beneficially affect the balance of vaginal flora.* However, only certain probiotics can provide this benefit.Probiotics: What You Need To Know. National Center for Complimentary and Integrative Health. Accessed 3/13/2023. This patented product is manufactured at a Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) pharmaceutical facility under strict quality control to ensure potency and consistency. The probiotic strains in Fem- Dophilus are delivered in a proprietary polysaccharide matrix that protects the bacteria from stomach acid and enhances the survival of these species as they reach the intestinal tract.* Lactoferrin is a protein found in cow's milk, as well as human milk and other bodily fluids such as saliva and tears. Lactoferrin’s primary bodily functions include transporting iron and helping fight infections. Over 30 years of clinical research supports the effectiveness of the 2 patented probiotic bacterial strains in Fem-Dophilus®. These beneficial strains populate the vaginal tract with healthy bacteria to balance the vaginal microbiome and help maintain a healthy vaginal and urinary tract. These two strains are the most clinically published strains for vaginal health worldwide**, and were carefully selected due to their effectiveness in these studies.

A special manufacturing process protects the probiotic strains in Fem-Dophilus® from stomach acid, enhances probiotic bacterial survival to the lower intestine, and into the vaginal tract.* With 2 patented strains: Lacticaseibacillus rhamnosus GR-1® and Limosilactobacillus reuteri RC-14®. These beneficial strains populate the vaginal tract with healthy bacteria to balance the vaginal microbiome and help maintain a healthy vaginal and urinary tract.* These two strains are the most clinically published strains for vaginal health worldwide**, and were carefully selected due to their effectiveness in these studies.* A special manufacturing process protects the probiotic strains in Fem-Dophilus® from stomach acid, enhances probiotic bacterial survival to the lower intestine, and into the vaginal tract.* Studies showed that combining Lactobacillus strains and lactoferrin prevented bacterial vaginosis (BV) and vaginal yeast infections. ( 6, 7) Folate Women seeking to maintain internal, especially vaginal, floral balance, may benefit from using Jarrow Formulas’ Fem-Dophilus®.* Healthy flora has been documented as a contributor to vaginal and urinary tract health.* Product Highlights In another study (double-blind, placebo-controlled, randomized) on these two strains, women who had received these probiotics in addition to conventional metronidazole treatment for BV were cured at a much higher rate than those who only received metronidazole treatment.

What’s the Difference Between Probiotics and Prebiotics?

This differs from the thin consistency and strong fishy odor of the discharge associated with bacterial vaginosis. Usage: For maintenance, take 1 capsule orally per day, preferably with a meal and a glass of water, and increase to 2 capsules per day as needed or take as directed by your qualified healthcare professional. Probaclac Medic formula (Adults and Children 6 years and older): One capsule twice daily with breakfast and supper (take simultaneously with antibiotic treatment; take at least 2-3 hours before or after antifungal)