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In this guide, you’ll find the common reasons women over 40 use probiotics and the most popular and effective options in the market right now.
Remember, a probiotic is only as effective as their blend of ingredients.
When choosing a probiotic for yourself, keep an eye out for formulas containing these key ingredients:
These “friendly bacteria” are not only great for digestion, they’re absolutely crucial for maintaining your vaginal microbiome.
If you didn’t know, your vaginal microbiome has its very own ecosystem of bacteria, both good and bad.
The good ones, also known as probiotics, support healthy vaginal pH, odor, flora, and yeast balance. Some key L. (Lactobacillus) species to look out for include:
Similar to their lactobacillus counterparts, the Bifidobacterium probiotics are a must have for their unique benefits.
These B. type probiotics have more specific functions, some of them even capable of improving weight-related digestive issues as well. Some key B. species to look out for include:
Having only probiotics isn’t enough. Try looking for supplements that also include some of these herbs & nutrients in their blend.
They provide unique, holistic benefits you can’t get from probiotics alone. Some key herbs & nutrients to look out for include:
You’ll usually see these 3 letters plastered on probiotic bottles, and for good reason!
CFUs is the measure of how many Colony Forming Units the probiotic contains. This indicates the number of live and active bacteria in a dose.
When choosing a probiotic, making sure that it contains at least a minimum of 1 Billion CFU count ensures that each serving you take contains enough probiotics to be able to survive the trip to your gut and have a positive impact.
Our bodies contain billions of probiotics, with over 300-500 bacterial species in our gut alone.
However, the majority of the beneficial ones are classified as Lactobacillus and Bifidobacterium probiotics.
This is why when finding a probiotic supplement, it’s good to have a diverse mix of probiotic types so you’ll replenish more than just one specific strain.
Doing so helps to create a more robust and beneficial gut microbiome.
Some probiotic supplements out there tend to make a quick buck off unsuspecting customers by filling their capsules with cheap and low-quality ingredients.
To help you differentiate between the good and bad, we’ve created 5 warning signs to help you steer clear of lackluster probiotics that do no good for you.
Clinical trials help substantiate the efficacy of ingredients through proper tests.
Look for a supplement with clinically-tested ingredients for real benefits, and avoid those based on anecdotal evidence. Even better if there are multiple studies backing the product.
Real-life experiences from other women can be valuable insights.
While scientific evidence is important, hearing from real women who’ve experienced positive results with a particular supplement can be incredibly reassuring.
Read reviews on the brand’s website or trusted online retailers to see what others are saying about the product, and read both the good and bad reviews for a clearer picture.
Do take a close look at the supplement’s ingredient labels and consider any potential interactions with other medications or supplements you may be taking.
If you’re unsure about anything, we recommend consulting with your doctor before you purchase and consume the supplement.
This is a non-negotiable!
Reputable brands who stand behind their product will have their supplements tested by independent labs to ensure quality, purity, potency, and freedom from contaminants.
This is to allow consumers to purchase with a peace of mind.
A risk-free guarantee lets you try supplements without fear of losing your money. If you try the product and don’t experience results, simply contact the manufacturer for a refund.
A 60 or 90 day guarantee is the minimum a manufacturer should have as a show of confidence in their products.
Also, avoid companies that make you jump through hoops. One common strategy that companies use is “bottle return” – they require you to pay for return shipping and return the empty bottles before they process your refund.
Radiancy is labeled as a vaginal probiotic & collagen formula for lasting feminine balance. Its probiotic & collagen blend of ingredients presents a unique, yet comprehensive approach to vaginal health — which we absolutely love.
The probiotic trio (L.Reuteri, B.Coagulans, L.Bulgaricus) they’ve chosen for their ingredient blend are all probiotic strains studied to help improve vaginal health 1, 7, 4, providing benefits like:
Radiancy also contains premium ingredients that’ll help with skin care and repair, both inside and out. Featuring ceramides that prevent the skin from drying out, hyaluronic acid that increases and locks in the moisture, and a collagen complex (Type I, II, III, IV, V) that helps improve elasticity.
That’s not all, Radiancy also included anti-aging ingredients like sakura extract, vitamin C and vitamin E. These ingredients are high in antioxidants, which helps fight skin-aging & vaginal atrophy.
This combination of probiotics, hydrating skin-care & anti-aging ingredients casts a wide net of support for vaginal health, making it the most comprehensive supplement on this list.
It’s also keto & paleo friendly, which allows it to be easily integrated into modern diets. The ingredients are non-GMO, non-hormonal & stimulant-free, making it safe for long-term consumption.
Provitalize is the only supplement in our list that’s formulated for weight management. It’s labeled as a probiotic & herb supplement that helps with digestion, hormonal support and fat-burn.
According to their official website, over 2,200,000 women have shed the stubborn weight with just two capsules a day.
It contains 3 specific strains (L.Gasseri, B.Breve, B.Lactis) capable of supporting higher metabolism levels, reduce fat absorption in the gut, lower inflammation levels, and even tackle bloating. 12, 13, 14
In addition to probiotics, Provitalize contains a herbal blend with demonstrated benefits for premenopausal, menopausal, and postmenopausal women including turmeric root extract, moringa leaf extract, and curry leaf extract. Together these have been shown to combat inflammation and bloating, decrease hot flashes, joint pain, and support healthy blood sugar and cholesterol levels.
Bioperene (black pepper extract) and sunflower lecithin are shown to enhance absorption of vitamins, minerals, and other beneficial properties of herbal formulas.
URO is a probiotic supplement, marketed to help improve vaginal health, with clinically-studied ingredients to support healthy odor, pH, and yeast balance.
Each serving of URO (2 capsules) features 50 mg of their V-Positiv Probiotic Blend (L.acidophilus, L.rhamnosus, L.reuteri, L.fermentum) and 400 mg of XOS (xylooligosaccharides) prebiotic.
We love that they’ve included prebiotics along their probiotic blend to provide a source of energy for the probiotics to feed on. However, we feel that the ingredient blend lacks holistic ingredients that either helps with hormonal balance, or helps repair and moisturize the vaginal skin.
We’d also like it better if they didn’t include fillers (maltodextrin, coloring).
But all in all, URO Vaginal Probiotics is a great choice for a probiotic supplement to help manage your vaginal health.
Garden of Life’s Dr Formulated Probiotics is a probiotic supplement, marketed as a once-daily probiotic for vaginal, digestion and immunity.
Each serving (1 capsule) of Garden of Life’s Dr Formulated Probiotics contains 248 mg of their probiotic blend (Lactobacillus.acidophilus, plantarum, casei, paracasei, bulgaricus, brevis, reuteri, salivarius, fermentum, gasseri, rhamnosis / Bifidobacterium.lactis, bifidum, breve, infantis, longum), and 377 mg of prebiotic blend (potato starch, acacia fiber).
We love that they do not sneak in additional fillers, and that they blend multiple probiotics that are beneficial for overall health.
However, having so many strains means you’ll get less of each probiotic going into your gut. This means that if there are any specific areas of health you want to focus on, like vaginal health for example…
You might be better focusing on a probiotic that has concentrated amounts of specific strains.
Also, after looking through their page, we’ve found out that the Dr behind this formulated blend is a male neurologist.
Now, seeing that it’s formulated for women, we’d definitely prefer it if they got a more qualified doctor. Like someone who actually knows what the female body needs, or a microbiologist who knows which probiotics benefit the female body.
Physician’s Choice Women’s Probiotic is a probiotic supplement that’s designed specifically for feminine health & overall digestive health.
Each serving (1 capsule) of Physician’s Choice Women’s Probiotic contains 133 mg of probiotic women’s blend (Lactobacillus.plantarum, paracasei, casei, gasseri, acidophilus / Bifidobacterium.lactis), 100 mg of their prebiotic blend (jerusalem artichoke root, acacia senegal), 60 mg of D-Mannose and 50 mg of cranberry fruit powder.
We love the decision to use acid-resistant capsules as those will help the probiotics survive the journey through your digestive system.
However, there wasn’t any additional information provided and we cannot attest to its effectiveness.
Now, the blend contains D-Mannose, a sugar that’s studied for its ability to help with UTIs. However, this ingredient may cause side effects like diarrhea and nausea, and may even lead to kidney damage.
Do note that this probiotic blend contains fillers (rice flour, rice hull extract), so we recommend taking that into consideration when choosing supplements.
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