For Women Probiotics

Recommended use

• For best results take 1 capsule daily, preferably with breakfast
• May be increased to 2 capsules per day if desired or professionally directed.
• For those unable to swallow capsules, open and mix contents with cool food/drinks.
• Do not exceed recommended daily dosage.
• Can be taken intensively or on an ongoing basis (daily) For Women can safely be taken alongside other supplements in the Optibac range.

Storage instructions

• For best results, do not remove desiccant sachet from the glass jar and close lid firmly after each use.
• For maximum potency, can be stored in the fridge after opening.

Customer questions

All questions answered by probiotic experts Dr Kate Stephens PhD (Food and Microbial Sciences) BSc(Hons) Medical Microbiology and Kerry Beeson BSc (Nut. Med.) Nutritional Therapist.

How long does it take for women’s probiotics to work?

Even when taken orally, strains in For Women have been proven to reach the vagina alive. Research suggests that they can reach the vaginal tract in 3-4 days and begin to colonize, and they have been shown in clinical trials¹ to be present in the vagina after just one week.

When is the best time to take probiotics for women?

Even though probiotics produce lactic acid and prefer a slightly acidic environment, getting through the harsh stomach environment can be challenging for these delicate live cultures. Ideally, it’s best to take your probiotic supplement at mealtimes (specifically breakfast time), as the stomach’s gastric acidity is naturally at pH 4 or above, and the food further helps to buffer the acid, and assist the passage of the probiotics into the gut. However, if you forget to take them with breakfast, just take with another meal or snack.

How long should I take women’s probiotics for?

This really depends on your circumstances and response to the probiotic. For Women comes in three different sizes, one of which is a seven-day intensive course during which two capsules are taken over seven consecutive days for the support of occasional vaginal health issues*. However, most women love the confidence that taking a daily vaginal probiotic can provide. Optibac For Women is safe and recommended for long-term daily use.

Are women’s probiotics safe during pregnancy?

It is perfectly safe to take For Women for vaginal support during pregnancy; however, pregnant women may like to consider taking our specific pregnancy probiotics, ‘For pregnancy’, which contains strains researched specifically for all-round digestive and vaginal health support in pregnancy*.

Who exactly can take this supplement?

It's for anyone who feels they can benefit. This supplement is designed to complement the natural vaginal flora and whilst called For Women, we acknowledge it may also be appropriate and helpful for trans men or non-binary people. Please contact us if unsure which supplement to take - we're here to help!

Safety

Probiotics are not recommended for those with serious medical conditions e.g. those who are severely immunosuppressed, have pancreatitis, are in the ICU, have melaena, have a central venous catheter, short bowel syndrome, or patients with open wounds following major surgery; unless under a doctor's care. Keep out of reach of children.

This is a dietary supplement and is not intended to prevent, treat or diagnose any medical conditions. Dietary supplements should not be used as a substitute for a healthy diet and lifestyle. If you are taking any medications or have a serious medical condition, consult a doctor before use. Optibac supplements will not cause dependency and may be used on an ongoing basis.

References

1. Anukam K.C. et al., (2006), ‘Augmentation of antimicrobial met*******ole therapy of bacterial vaginosis with oral probiotic Lactobacillus rhamnosus GR-1 and Lactobacillus reuteri RC-14: randomized, double-blind, placebo controlled trial’. Microbes Infect. 8(6): 1450-4.

Ingredients 

• Probiotic blend: Lactobacillus paracasei F-19^®, Lactobacillus reuteri RC-14^®, Lactobacillus rhamnosus GR-1^®
• Maltodextrin (non-GMO), hydroxypropyl methylcellulose, microcrystalline cellulose, vegetable magnesium stearate

Each capsule guarantees 2.5 billion CFU.

Suitability

• Vegetarian
• Vegan
• Dairy free
• Suitable during pregnancy
• Suitable during breastfeeding
• Suitable in menopause
• Gluten free
• Yeast free
• Soy free
• GMO free
• No added sugars
• Free from artificial flavorings, colorings and preservatives
• No chemicals and parabens

Customer questions

All questions answered by probiotic experts Dr Kate Stephens PhD (Food and Microbial Sciences) BSc(Hons) Medical Microbiology and Kerry Beeson BSc (Nut. Med.) Nutritional Therapist.

Is For Women dairy free and vegan?

Yes, For Women is a dairy free and vegan supplement. This means it’s one of the best probiotics for women with lactose intolerance or a milk allergy.

Following the taxonomic updates issued by a global team of scientists and published in April 2020, which look more closely at the Lactobacillus genus, a reclassification has been advised for the L. paracasei, L. rhamnosus and L. reuteri species. The active ingredients in For Women may therefore also now be referred to as Lacticaseibacillus paracasei F-19^®, Limosilactobacillus reuteri RC-14^® and Lacticaseibacillus rhamnosus GR-1^®.

Customer reviews

• This product helped me so much both whilst & after suffering from a very nasty AB-resistant UTI. I took it with Optibac Everyday Probiotics & the combination was an absolute God-send. Thank you Optibac!

  Rachel - 20th January 2022

• Once I started using this product I never looked back and could never be without it no. Suffering for years with flare ups of water infections since using intimate flora it has changed my life I dont need to worry about cystitis because this product has it covered. It has proven to be better than prescription medicines.

  Louise Tether - 6th December 2021

• The best product I have used so far. After multiple doctor visits and after trying other products, nothing gave me 100% relief until I found this product. Now, I no longer suffer from BV symptoms. Thank you for giving me my old self back.

  Johanna Pagan - 30th November 2021

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USA Shipping

Coronavirus Update

We ship all USA orders from our warehouse in Hampshire in the UK. Due to the ongoing global pandemic many US, European and Worldwide postal routes are seeing increased transit times. Delivery times provided on this site are therefore a guide and not a guarantee. Express Services largely remain unaffected however these routes are typically subject to local tax and duties at customs.

USA standard shipping: $4.99

International postal order - typically deatched and delivered within 5-10 working days.
Free standard shipping on orders over $100.

USA express shipping: $6.99

We use DHL and orders are typically dispatched and delivered within 2-5 working days.

Good to know

• We'll send you an email to confirm once your parcel has been dispatched.
• For delivery queries, please email enquiries@optibacprobiotics.com. 
• We are unable to ship orders to PO boxes.
• Product prices on this website are always shown in US dollars (USD $) and exclude tax - tax is not applicable as orders are fulfilled from the UK.

Worldwide Delivery

• We deliver to more than 50 countries.
• Shipping is charged at cost - please note that duties may apply.
• Please allow 3-7 working days for delivery within Europe and 5-12 days to all other destinations. Includes order tracking.  
• If you are located within the United Kingdom or Europe, we recommended switching to our UK website.
• International deliveries might currently take a little longer due to the global coronavirus situation. Please refer to the webpage of our international delivery provider DHL to confirm the number of days it takes to receive your order and whether they currently ship to your country.
• Most international delivery prices are dependent on the size and weight of your order and where it is being sent. You'll be shown the final price of shipping in the checkout, before payment, once we have your address and order details.
• Long distance shipping and short-term exposure to high temperatures will not compromise the viability of our products. Customers living in very hot countries should store the products out of direct sunlight and refrigerate if the option is available.

For more details regarding international orders, currency conversion and applicable tax for orders outside the USA, please take a look at our delivery FAQ.