Each capsule contains:
- 8.09 billion CFU
- Lactobacillus rhamnosus R0011
- 982 million CFU
- Lactobacillus acidophilus R0418
- 616 million CFU
- Streptococcus salivarius ssp. thermophilus HA‑110
- 312 million CFU
- Lactobacillus delbrueckii ssp. bulgaricus HA‑137
Non-Medicinal Ingredients:
Lactose, vitamin C (ascorbic acid), and vegetable magnesium stearate in a capsule composed of bovine gelatin, purified water, and glycerin.
Lactose, vitamin C (ascorbic acid), and vegetable magnesium stearate in a capsule composed of bovine gelatin, purified water, and glycerin.
Important Information:
Keep refrigerated.
Format
Capsules
10 Caps
Dosage
Insert 1 ovule intravaginally daily before bed for 10 days or as directed by your health-care practitioner. If you are taking antibiotics, use this product at least 2–3 hours before or after them. Gently twist narrow part of the ovule into applicator until firmly inserted.
Product Information:
- 10 billion strains of friendly bacteria
- For vaginal health
- The acidic protective barrier shields women from infection
- Powerful 10 day regimen
- Comes with included applicator
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New Roots Herbal's Femina Flora takes an environmental approach to restore a woman's vaginal health. Each capsule contains billions of friendly bacteria that establish a protective barrier against pathogenic infections. The vaginal area is typically rich in friendly bacteria and lactic acid. This acidic protective barrier shields a woman from infection.
Nearly all entry points into the body are vulnerable to infection, including a woman's vagina, which is susceptible to pathogenic bacteria and Candida yeast.
This barrier can be weakened or rendered almost non-existent by any number of external influences: antibiotics and sulfonamides, contraceptives (both oral and topical), medicated or fragrant douches, certain vaginal medications, and diabetes. If the balance of friendly flora is altered, the pH level will rise to a neutral state and the entire region is left defenseless against invading pathogens.
The typical approach to eliminating vaginal Candida infections is an antibiotic treatment which eradicates the Candida bacteria. Although this eliminates the condition short term, it does not help rebuild the protective barrier that protects against future infection. Quite the opposite many antibiotics decimate all forms of bacteria including the friendly "protective" lactic acid producing bacteria.
Vaginal Probiotics
The vagina is a mucous membrane in the female body with a delicate balance. The inside of the vagina is quite acidic, with a pH of around 3-4. There are a number of different species of bacteria that naturally colonize the vagina and help to protect it against infection. The amount and type of bacteria present is essential to the health of the vagina and the overall health of the woman.
Commensal Bacteria
The bacteria that colonize the vagina are similar to those that colonize the digestive tract. In fact, many of the bacteria present there originated in the digestive tract. This is how oral supplementation of Probiotics can promote proper colonization of the vagina. The most common species present in the vagina are Lactobacillus. Another common "good" bacteria present in the vagina are Bifidobacteria, particularly B. bifidus, and B. longus. For more information on Bifidobacteria, please click here.
Menstrual Effects
The flora present in the vagina changes slightly with the hormonal shifts that occur during the menstrual cycle. The act of menstruation also causes changes in the local bacterial species, and can cause a reduction in the number of beneficial vaginal flora. This can leave the woman vulnerable to infection by pathogenic organisms that cause vaginitis. Vaginitis is an infection of the vagina by organisms such as Gardnerella, and Trichomonas, which causes inflammation and can often cause foul-smelling discharge. The vaginal flora also protects against overgrowth of Candida, which causes yeast infections.
Anti-Infection
There are a number of probiotics that can be useful in protecting the vagina against infectious organisms. The most commonly used species are: B. bifidus, B. longus, L. acidophilus and L. rhamnosus. Supplementing with these strains has been shown to reduce the risk of getting a vaginal infection and has also been shown to speed healing should an infection occur.
How can I take Vaginal Probiotics?
Much like the probiotics targeted at the gastrointestinal tract, vaginal probiotics can be supplemented orally and they will naturally migrate to the vagina as well. This is a great way to combine improved digestion and improved vaginal health with one treatment. During acute times of infection, vaginal probiotics can be directly inserted into the vagina using a suppository. Some oral supplements can be used inside the vagina, but some will cause irritation if used as a suppository. There are vaginal probiotics that come in a form intended for insertion into the vagina and these can be used for acute treatment during infection to help relieve symptoms more quickly. Be sure to read the package carefully and ask your healthcare practitioner if you are unsure if you can use your supplement internally.
Nearly all entry points into the body are vulnerable to infection, including a woman's vagina, which is susceptible to pathogenic bacteria and Candida yeast.
This barrier can be weakened or rendered almost non-existent by any number of external influences: antibiotics and sulfonamides, contraceptives (both oral and topical), medicated or fragrant douches, certain vaginal medications, and diabetes. If the balance of friendly flora is altered, the pH level will rise to a neutral state and the entire region is left defenseless against invading pathogens.
The typical approach to eliminating vaginal Candida infections is an antibiotic treatment which eradicates the Candida bacteria. Although this eliminates the condition short term, it does not help rebuild the protective barrier that protects against future infection. Quite the opposite many antibiotics decimate all forms of bacteria including the friendly "protective" lactic acid producing bacteria.
Vaginal Probiotics
The vagina is a mucous membrane in the female body with a delicate balance. The inside of the vagina is quite acidic, with a pH of around 3-4. There are a number of different species of bacteria that naturally colonize the vagina and help to protect it against infection. The amount and type of bacteria present is essential to the health of the vagina and the overall health of the woman.
Commensal Bacteria
The bacteria that colonize the vagina are similar to those that colonize the digestive tract. In fact, many of the bacteria present there originated in the digestive tract. This is how oral supplementation of Probiotics can promote proper colonization of the vagina. The most common species present in the vagina are Lactobacillus. Another common "good" bacteria present in the vagina are Bifidobacteria, particularly B. bifidus, and B. longus. For more information on Bifidobacteria, please click here.
Menstrual Effects
The flora present in the vagina changes slightly with the hormonal shifts that occur during the menstrual cycle. The act of menstruation also causes changes in the local bacterial species, and can cause a reduction in the number of beneficial vaginal flora. This can leave the woman vulnerable to infection by pathogenic organisms that cause vaginitis. Vaginitis is an infection of the vagina by organisms such as Gardnerella, and Trichomonas, which causes inflammation and can often cause foul-smelling discharge. The vaginal flora also protects against overgrowth of Candida, which causes yeast infections.
Anti-Infection
There are a number of probiotics that can be useful in protecting the vagina against infectious organisms. The most commonly used species are: B. bifidus, B. longus, L. acidophilus and L. rhamnosus. Supplementing with these strains has been shown to reduce the risk of getting a vaginal infection and has also been shown to speed healing should an infection occur.
How can I take Vaginal Probiotics?
Much like the probiotics targeted at the gastrointestinal tract, vaginal probiotics can be supplemented orally and they will naturally migrate to the vagina as well. This is a great way to combine improved digestion and improved vaginal health with one treatment. During acute times of infection, vaginal probiotics can be directly inserted into the vagina using a suppository. Some oral supplements can be used inside the vagina, but some will cause irritation if used as a suppository. There are vaginal probiotics that come in a form intended for insertion into the vagina and these can be used for acute treatment during infection to help relieve symptoms more quickly. Be sure to read the package carefully and ask your healthcare practitioner if you are unsure if you can use your supplement internally.
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