Probiotics for Women with Yeast Infections were ranked by the total number of viable microbes contained in each dose and whether it matched what the product packaging claimed (viable microbes are usually measured in colony-forming units or CFUs, the number of bacterial colonies that grow from the dose when cultured in ideal conditions). We looked at whether the strains have science to support their use for yeast infections.
The top three brands for oral probiotics they investigated were:
Dr. Formulated Probiotics Once Daily Women's 50 Billion CFU, from Garden of Life
This supplement contains multiple strains of bacteria, including L. fermentum and L. reuteri, with a minimum of 50 billion viable CFUs. It’s webpage states that it was specifically formulated for women’s health by a board-certified neurologist and expert in the human microbiome:
Yeast is a Beast, from LoveBug Probiotics
This supplement contains strains of lactobacilli that adjust the acidity of the vagina to a healthier pH. It also contains cranberry extract to help manage urinary tract infections. Their webpage states that the product was formulated specifically by women, and contains 10 billion CFUs per dose.
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