Probiotics lists live-culture capsules: Trace Minerals Probiotic 55 Billion, a multi-strain one-a-day capsule, and MRM Women's Probiotic, a blend made for women. Compare them by strains, CFU count, daily serving and storage, and see Jarrow Fem-Dophilus in our wider gut range.
Probiotics have no authorised health claims in the UK, so we describe these products by what they contain rather than by promises. If you have a weakened immune system or a serious illness, speak to your GP before taking live cultures.
Probiotics sit alongside a fibre-rich diet; see Gut Health & Fibre and Digestive Enzymes, browse all Probiotics & Gut Support, or shop by goal in Probiotic Support.
Not necessarily. A CFU count only means something alongside the named strains, and a well-documented strain at a modest count can be a more considered choice than a large number of unnamed cultures.
Follow the label: Trace Minerals Probiotic 55 Billion is one capsule daily on an empty stomach, while MRM Women's Probiotic is two capsules a day. Taking it at the same time each day makes it easier to remember.
Ask your pharmacist or GP about timing. A common approach is to take the probiotic a few hours apart from the antibiotic dose.
Speak to your midwife or GP first and show them the label, so they can advise on that specific product.
The strain selection. Women's formulas are built around strains chosen for women, such as L. rhamnosus GR-1 and L. reuteri RC-14 in Jarrow Fem-Dophilus, rather than a general digestive mix, so check the strain list on each label.
