Natural Factors Women's Everyday Probiotic 25 Billion Active Cells (30 VCaps)

Natural Factors Ultimate Probiotic Women's Every Day 25 Billion is a 10-strain probiotic in a vegetarian capsule, taken once a day. Each capsule holds 25 billion active cells of Lactobacillus and Bifidobacterium strains plus 12 mg of vitamin C, and the box contains 30 capsules. Helps support a healthy vaginal microflora.

What Women's Everyday Probiotic is licensed for

It is licensed for sale by Health Canada and bears NPN 80115780. The licence also lists:

• Helps maintain a healthy vaginal microbiome.
• Helps support female or vaginal health.
• Could promote a favorable gut flora.
• Helps support intestinal health.
• Helps to manage acute infectious diarrhoea.
• Helps to maintain immune function.
• An antioxidant for the maintenance of good health.

The 10 strains

The 25 billion CFU are split into two blends. The lacto blend, 22.15 billion CFU, has seven strains: Lacticaseibacillus paracasei R0215, Lacticaseibacillus rhamnosus GG, Lactiplantibacillus plantarum ROSELLA P17630, Lactiplantibacillus plantarum R1012, Lactobacillus acidophilus R0418, Lactobacillus helveticus R0052 and Lacticaseibacillus rhamnosus R0011. The bifido blend, 2.85 billion CFU, has three: Bifidobacterium animalis subsp. lactis LAFTIB94, Bifidobacterium longum subsp. longum HA-135 and Bifidobacterium bifidum R0071.

Vitamin C, as ascorbic acid, is the one medicinal ingredient that is not a probiotic. The count of 25 billion is stated per capsule at expiry. The formula is shelf-stable, so the box can sit in a cupboard, and the capsules are suitable for vegetarians and vegans.

Every Day 25 Billion or Ultra 55 Billion?

Natural Factors makes two women's probiotics in this pink box. Women's Every Day is the 10-strain, 25 billion formula with vitamin C, and its licence includes the vaginal flora uses listed above. Women's Ultra 55 Billion has nine strains and more than twice the count, with a licence that covers gut flora only. Vitasave also carries Natural Factors Ultimate Probiotics Women's 12 Billion, which adds cranberry.

How to take it

Adults take 1 capsule a day. If you are on antibiotics, take it at least 2 to 3 hours before or after each antibiotic dose. Consult a health care practitioner before use if you have fever, vomiting, bloody diarrhea or severe abdominal pain, and stop use if digestive upset occurs, worsens or lasts beyond 3 days. Do not use it if you have an immune-compromised condition. The full directions and cautions are under How to Take.

Who it suits

Adult women who want a once-a-day probiotic with named strains, a stated count and vitamin C, in a vegan capsule that keeps at room temperature. One box covers a month.

Natural Factors Women's Every Day Probiotic FAQ

How many strains are in it?

Ten: seven from the Lactobacillus group and three Bifidobacterium strains.

Does it need refrigeration?

No. The formula is shelf-stable.

Can I take it with antibiotics?

Yes, spaced at least 2 to 3 hours before or after the antibiotic.

How long does a box last?

30 days at 1 capsule a day.

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