Probiotics for Vaginal Health

In general, it's important to follow the instructions provided on the product label or consult with a healthcare professional for personalized guidance. Typically, probiotics are taken orally as capsules or tablets, with dosages ranging from once daily to multiple times a day, depending on the product formulation and your individual needs.

Often, the best time to take probiotics for vaginal health is just before a meal or as you begin eating. And if you’re just taking probiotics once per day, before breakfast is ideal. This is the time of day when your stomach environment is generally optimal for ensuring that you get the most out of all those beneficial bacteria. (And for many of us, adding a supplement into our morning routine is the best way to ensure that we’ll actually remember to take it!)

There’s one notable exception to the rule about taking probiotics before or with a meal. If your probiotic comes in delayed-release capsules, the exact timing of when you take it is less important. That’s because these capsules are designed to protect the beneficial bacteria inside, so they survive exposure to stomach acid and reach your gut alive. All Renew Life Women’s Care Probiotic capsules are made with delayed-release technology for this very reason. (If you don’t like taking capsules, try our probiotic gummies for an easy, tasty way to fit probiotics in to your daily routine.)

Probiotics have been shown to be safe for long-term daily use, and you can take them for as long as you feel they are benefiting your health.

Yes, gut health can significantly affect vaginal health. The gut and vagina are interconnected through the body's microbiome. The gut microbiome tends to get the most attention—keeping it balanced is fundamental to digestive, immune and overall wellness, after all—but your vagina has its own unique microbiome, and probiotics can play a role in keeping it balanced as well.*