Probiotic Support is a short edit of three live-culture capsules: Trace Minerals Probiotic 55 Billion, a one-a-day multi-strain capsule, plus two women's formulas, Fairhaven Health IsoFresh and MRM Women's Probiotic. For more gut options, including Jarrow Fem-Dophilus and digestive enzymes, see the wider gut health range.
No health claims for probiotics are authorised in Great Britain, so we describe what is in each capsule rather than what it does.
If you have symptoms such as unusual discharge, itching or pain, see a GP or pharmacist first, as these may need treatment rather than a supplement.
More options are in Gut Health & Digestion, including Jarrow Fem-Dophilus, and in the vitamins section's Probiotics & Gut Support.
CFU stands for colony-forming units, a measure of live bacteria. A 55 billion CFU capsule contains that many viable cultures per serving, according to the label's guarantee.
Follow each label. Trace Minerals Probiotic 55 Billion is taken as one capsule daily on an empty stomach, while other formulas may suggest taking it with a meal.
Some do and some do not, so check the pack. Trace Minerals Probiotic 55 Billion should be kept cool and dry.
Ask your pharmacist about timing. Many people take a probiotic a few hours apart from their antibiotic dose, but follow your prescriber's advice first.
Check with your midwife or GP before starting any supplement in pregnancy. Fairhaven Health suggests the same for IsoFresh.
