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Many health conscious consumers are aware that daily support for the gastrointestinal tract with friendly microflora is important for many health reasons. Restoring the balance of microorganisms in the gut both helps to crowd out unwanted organisms and to promote proper immune response. Less well known is the fact that special strains of probiotic bacteria also contribute to vaginal and urinary tract health.

It has been established that women with an imbalance in intestinal microflora are at a higher risk of developing urogenital infections. However, supportive microflora capable of colonizing the vagina can play an important role in maintaining urogenital health. Research has confirmed that probiotic bacteria, Lactobacillus rhamnosus GR-1™ and Lactobacillus reuteri RC-14 taken together as an oral supplement will colonize and protect the vaginal tract. Over twenty years of clinical trials has shown that GR-1 and RC-14 help to restore and maintain the balance of flora important to vaginal health and the overall health of the urinary tract.

Fem-Dophilus by Jarrow Formulas contains these two probiotic bacteria (GR-1/RC-14) delivered in a proprietary polysaccharide matrix that protects the bacteria from stomach acid and enhances the survival of these species as they reach the intestinal tract. Clinical work confirms the validity of the use of 1 capsule Fem-Dophilus® (GR-1/RC-14) daily as a support for proper vaginal floral balance. Colonization of the vagina when the GR-1/RC-14 combination is taken by mouth appears in approximately one week. Under conditions known to unfavorably influence vaginal floral balance, such as the use of antibiotics, 2 capsules per day may be required to obtain significant colonization or impact upon floral balance. (Antibiotic use notoriously encourages the vaginal proliferation of yeast and other undesirable flora due to the impact of these drugs on bacteria that normally compete with and control the growth of yeasts and unwanted bacterial species.)

Dallas Clouatre, Ph.D., is a a member of the American College of Nutrition and the author of numerous books, including FAQ: All About Grapeseed Extract, SAM-e: The Ultimate Methyl Donor, Anti- Fat Nutrients (4th edition), and The Prostate Cancer Miracle.