{"id":163758,"date":"2024-03-12T05:05:01","date_gmt":"2024-03-12T05:05:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/eu.intelligentlabs.org\/why-women-should-choose-feminine-live-cultures\/"},"modified":"2025-09-23T12:17:04","modified_gmt":"2025-09-23T11:17:04","slug":"why-women-should-choose-feminine-live-cultures","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/eu.intelligentlabs.org\/en-ie\/why-women-should-choose-feminine-live-cultures\/","title":{"rendered":"Why Should Women Take Feminine Live Cultures Instead of Regular Ones?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Choosing feminine live cultures over regular ones is important for women. You might ask, &#8220;Aren&#8217;t all live cultures similar?&#8221; Not quite. As you&#8217;ll see below, a product specifically designed for women, like our&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/eu.intelligentlabs.org\/en-ie\/product\/womens-live-cultures-with-sunfiber-and-fos\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Women&#8217;s Live Cultures &amp; Fibre<\/strong><\/a>, may boost feminine health in ways that generic live cultures might not.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-what-s-so-special-about-feminine-live-cultures-how-do-they-help-women\">What&#8217;s so special about feminine live cultures? How do they help women?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>So, let&#8217;s start with the basics: <strong>live cultures are good bacteria<\/strong> that contribute to many aspects of our health, including gut and immune health, and yes, also feminine health. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In our&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/eu.intelligentlabs.org\/en-ie\/live-cultures-the-ultimate-supplement-guide\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Ultimate Guide To Live Cultures<\/strong><\/a><strong>,<\/strong>&nbsp;we shared more than 20 health benefits. But in this blog post, we&#8217;ll focus on the women-specific benefits. Here are some of them:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-1-women-s-live-cultures-may-support-vaginal-health-nbsp\">1) Women&#8217;s live cultures may support vaginal health&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The <strong>key to vaginal health is maintaining a balance of microorganisms<\/strong> (both good and bad) in the vagina. The predominant beneficial bacteria is called&nbsp;<em>Lactobacillus<\/em>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Lactobacilli <strong>increase lactic acid levels<\/strong> and <strong>make the vaginal environment more acidic<\/strong>. This acidity is a natural defense, deterring harmful bacteria and enhancing protection against infections, thereby bolstering vaginal health.<sup data-fn=\"959ce86c-f117-4b52-b4e3-ad4229dcbb09\" class=\"fn\"><a href=\"#959ce86c-f117-4b52-b4e3-ad4229dcbb09\" id=\"959ce86c-f117-4b52-b4e3-ad4229dcbb09-link\">1<\/a><\/sup> <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Our&nbsp;<strong>Women&#8217;s Live Cultures<\/strong>&nbsp;contain a blend of&nbsp;<em>Lactobacillus<\/em>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<em>Bifidobacterium<\/em>&nbsp;strains that may help maintain this balance, reducing the risk of&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/eu.intelligentlabs.org\/en-ie\/live-cultures-for-yeast-infections\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>yeast infections<\/strong><\/a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/eu.intelligentlabs.org\/en-ie\/how-to-get-rid-of-bv-without-antibiotics\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>bacterial vaginosis<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-2-feminine-live-cultures-may-prevent-urinary-tract-infections\">2) Feminine live cultures may prevent urinary tract infections<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Urinary tract infections (UTIs) range from being a minor annoyance to causing severe pain. These infections develop when bacteria grow in the urinary tract, leading to inflammation. <\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignright size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"540\" height=\"960\" src=\"https:\/\/eu.intelligentlabs.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/how-to-choose-the-best-live-cultures-for-women-01.jpg\" alt=\"women's live cultures review\" class=\"wp-image-163710\" style=\"width:300px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/eu.intelligentlabs.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/how-to-choose-the-best-live-cultures-for-women-01.jpg 540w, https:\/\/eu.intelligentlabs.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/how-to-choose-the-best-live-cultures-for-women-01-169x300.jpg 169w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 540px) 100vw, 540px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>Women are more susceptible to UTIs than men due to their shorter urethra. Estimates suggest about 50% of women will experience a UTI at some point, and up to 23.9% of pregnant women get an infection.<sup data-fn=\"afda2c6a-dfdb-4673-8e51-a38aa12f5f7b\" class=\"fn\"><a href=\"#afda2c6a-dfdb-4673-8e51-a38aa12f5f7b\" id=\"afda2c6a-dfdb-4673-8e51-a38aa12f5f7b-link\">2<\/a><\/sup> <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The good news is that <strong>women&#8217;s live cultures may offer a preventive solution<\/strong> by warding off harmful bacteria. One study found that taking&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/eu.intelligentlabs.org\/en-ie\/is-there-a-simple-way-to-prevent-utis-urinary-tract-infections\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>live cultures for UTI<\/strong><\/a>&nbsp;may help prevent the infection from coming back. <sup data-fn=\"fa696b1e-5650-44f9-b3af-2855c8206005\" class=\"fn\"><a href=\"#fa696b1e-5650-44f9-b3af-2855c8206005\" id=\"fa696b1e-5650-44f9-b3af-2855c8206005-link\">3<\/a><\/sup><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>While antibiotics are a standard treatment, they eliminate both beneficial and harmful bacteria, which can <strong>lead to issues like antibiotic resistance if not taken as prescribed<\/strong>. This resistance can make future infections harder to treat. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, <strong>live cultures target only harmful bacteria<\/strong> and have been shown <strong>not to contribute to antibiotic resistance<\/strong>, offering a promising alternative for managing UTIs.<sup data-fn=\"41fba3f4-c17d-444d-a6c5-6478fd6d3bac\" class=\"fn\"><a href=\"#41fba3f4-c17d-444d-a6c5-6478fd6d3bac\" id=\"41fba3f4-c17d-444d-a6c5-6478fd6d3bac-link\">4<\/a><\/sup> <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For even better UTI action, we&#8217;ve enriched our <strong>Women&#8217;s Live Cultures<\/strong> with&nbsp;<strong>Cranberry and D-Mannose powders<\/strong>. Both ingredients are known for their potential to prevent urinary tract infections (UTIs).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Cranberry powder helps flush out harmful microorganisms from the urinary tract<\/strong> by preventing bacteria from adhering to the lining, thus reducing UTI risk. <sup data-fn=\"38d62dfd-a963-439a-ac01-d5d47e5fe042\" class=\"fn\"><a href=\"#38d62dfd-a963-439a-ac01-d5d47e5fe042\" id=\"38d62dfd-a963-439a-ac01-d5d47e5fe042-link\">5<\/a><\/sup> <sup data-fn=\"c507f399-1406-4914-a7cd-a68a2f0e14a9\" class=\"fn\"><a href=\"#c507f399-1406-4914-a7cd-a68a2f0e14a9\" id=\"c507f399-1406-4914-a7cd-a68a2f0e14a9-link\">6<\/a><\/sup> Meanwhile, <strong>D-mannose is a promising antibiotic alternative<\/strong>, potentially clearing the bacteria that cause UTIs and preventing their recurrence.<sup data-fn=\"c6847abc-0a95-4b10-846d-dc50ca06316e\" class=\"fn\"><a href=\"#c6847abc-0a95-4b10-846d-dc50ca06316e\" id=\"c6847abc-0a95-4b10-846d-dc50ca06316e-link\">7<\/a><\/sup> <sup data-fn=\"ebd780a6-708d-40d9-b5e9-7d576ac63358\" class=\"fn\"><a href=\"#ebd780a6-708d-40d9-b5e9-7d576ac63358\" id=\"ebd780a6-708d-40d9-b5e9-7d576ac63358-link\">8<\/a><\/sup><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-3-women-s-live-cultures-may-help-with-hormone-balance-and-bone-health\">3) Women&#8217;s live cultures may help with hormone balance and bone health<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Lower estrogen levels after menopause<\/strong> lead to postmenopausal osteoporosis (PMO), resulting in weakened bones and a higher risk of fractures for women.<sup data-fn=\"b926ff19-f3e3-4de4-9d2f-06af8b3365f4\" class=\"fn\"><a href=\"#b926ff19-f3e3-4de4-9d2f-06af8b3365f4\" id=\"b926ff19-f3e3-4de4-9d2f-06af8b3365f4-link\">9<\/a><\/sup> <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Traditional treatments for PMO carry substantial side effects, including an increased risk of cancer. Fortunately, <strong>live cultures may be a safer alternative<\/strong>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Recent studies linking gut health to bone strength have shown that <strong>live cultures can help balance hormones that affect bone health<\/strong> in postmenopausal women. <sup data-fn=\"4eb9e62a-8a14-452c-9b80-9ef58fd60741\" class=\"fn\"><a href=\"#4eb9e62a-8a14-452c-9b80-9ef58fd60741\" id=\"4eb9e62a-8a14-452c-9b80-9ef58fd60741-link\">10<\/a><\/sup> <sup data-fn=\"750b6f81-d77a-4542-9956-0e1d426464b7\" class=\"fn\"><a href=\"#750b6f81-d77a-4542-9956-0e1d426464b7\" id=\"750b6f81-d77a-4542-9956-0e1d426464b7-link\">11<\/a><\/sup> <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-4-live-cultures-may-help-women-maintain-a-healthy-weight\">4) Live cultures may help women maintain a healthy weight<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Research suggests that live cultures could be beneficial for women&#8217;s weight management and metabolic health.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Specific strains of&nbsp;<em>Lactobacillus<\/em>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<em>Bifidobacterium<\/em>&nbsp;have been shown to <strong>reduce body weight, BMI, and fat mass by altering gut microbiota composition<\/strong>. These effects are strain-specific and appear to vary between genders, often offering more substantial benefits to women.<sup data-fn=\"2fdd6016-e4f7-40ee-b268-ab34b435808a\" class=\"fn\"><a href=\"#2fdd6016-e4f7-40ee-b268-ab34b435808a\" id=\"2fdd6016-e4f7-40ee-b268-ab34b435808a-link\">12<\/a><\/sup> <sup data-fn=\"9a9b230b-2606-4d28-9498-6d100aebc77f\" class=\"fn\"><a href=\"#9a9b230b-2606-4d28-9498-6d100aebc77f\" id=\"9a9b230b-2606-4d28-9498-6d100aebc77f-link\">13<\/a><\/sup><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Moreover, adding live cultures to a weight loss diet led to <strong>more significant improvements in heart health<\/strong> than just dieting alone.<sup data-fn=\"60567fcc-2a13-4fb8-a929-8e70c99bbc81\" class=\"fn\"><a href=\"#60567fcc-2a13-4fb8-a929-8e70c99bbc81\" id=\"60567fcc-2a13-4fb8-a929-8e70c99bbc81-link\">14<\/a><\/sup> <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-5-live-cultures-for-women-may-help-manage-pcos-symptoms\">5) Live cultures for women may help manage PCOS symptoms<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) affects many women of reproductive age, and its symptoms can be exacerbated by being overweight. However, taking&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/eu.intelligentlabs.org\/en-ie\/live-cultures-for-weight-loss\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>live cultures for weight loss<\/strong><\/a>, alongside a healthy lifestyle, could offer benefits.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Research by Calcaterra et al. suggests a link between PCOS, obesity, and gut bacteria imbalance, particularly in teenage girls. Their findings indicate that <strong>live cultures could aid in balancing hormones, reducing inflammation, and boosting metabolism<\/strong> in teens with PCOS.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Participants who took live cultures <strong>experienced better weight, blood sugar levels, and body mass index (BMI)<\/strong>. Although further studies are necessary, live cultures are a promising&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/eu.intelligentlabs.org\/en-ie\/pcos-supplements\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>PCOS supplement<\/strong><\/a>&nbsp;for managing this condition in overweight individuals.<sup data-fn=\"ca8ffbb0-104a-4283-b851-da63014c4864\" class=\"fn\"><a href=\"#ca8ffbb0-104a-4283-b851-da63014c4864\" id=\"ca8ffbb0-104a-4283-b851-da63014c4864-link\">15<\/a><\/sup> <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-6-female-live-cultures-may-even-help-slow-cervical-cancer\">6) Female live cultures may even help slow cervical cancer<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Cervical cancer is the fourth most common cancer among women worldwide. Early detection and vaccination are cost-effective ways to prevent it. If caught early and treated promptly, cervical cancer can also be cured. <sup data-fn=\"7d16b454-fea2-45cb-84f1-d65cbe3656c1\" class=\"fn\"><a href=\"#7d16b454-fea2-45cb-84f1-d65cbe3656c1\" id=\"7d16b454-fea2-45cb-84f1-d65cbe3656c1-link\">16<\/a><\/sup><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Interestingly, there&#8217;s a 2022 study that highlights the&nbsp;<strong>potential of a healthy vaginal microbiome to slow the progression of cervical cancer.&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>So, as mentioned in point #1, live cultures contribute to a healthy vagina. They help<strong>&nbsp;strengthen the vaginal mucosal barrier<\/strong> and <strong>limit the attachment of harmful flora<\/strong> to the barrier. This amplifies the immune system&#8217;s capacity to combat threats in the vagina, including <strong>directly attacking cancer cells<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But that&#8217;s not all! The same study also reported that live cultures may <strong>reduce the side effects of radiotherapy<\/strong>. This makes live cultures a promising supplementary strategy in cervical cancer management. <sup data-fn=\"c23d37e9-51ff-4307-8abf-6511df8642fa\" class=\"fn\"><a href=\"#c23d37e9-51ff-4307-8abf-6511df8642fa\" id=\"c23d37e9-51ff-4307-8abf-6511df8642fa-link\">17<\/a><\/sup><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-so-what-is-the-best-live-cultures-supplement-for-women\">So, what is the best live cultures supplement for women?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Now, what makes the&nbsp;<strong>Intelligent Labs<\/strong>&nbsp;<strong>Women&#8217;s Live Cultures &amp; Fibre<\/strong>&nbsp;stand out? Well, our formula isn&#8217;t just any live culture blend; it&#8217;s specifically tailored to meet the unique health needs of women.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignright size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"592\" height=\"537\" src=\"https:\/\/eu.intelligentlabs.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/women-s-live-cultures-with-fibre-06.png\" alt=\"the best women's live cultures in ireland\" class=\"wp-image-163703\" style=\"width:350px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/eu.intelligentlabs.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/women-s-live-cultures-with-fibre-06.png 592w, https:\/\/eu.intelligentlabs.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/women-s-live-cultures-with-fibre-06-300x272.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 592px) 100vw, 592px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>Our product features&nbsp;<strong>4 patented strains<\/strong>&nbsp;selected for their positive impact on women&#8217;s health, ensuring you receive targeted support. These strains are L. acidophilus La-14\u00ae, B. lactis Bl-04\u00ae, B. bifidum Bb-06\u00ae, and B. longum Bl-05\u00ae.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Like our other <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/eu.intelligentlabs.org\/en-ie\/?page_id=135850\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Live Cultures &amp; Fibre supplements<\/a><\/strong>, we&#8217;ve also included&nbsp;<strong>two types of fibre&nbsp;<\/strong>(Sunfiber\u00ae and FOS) in our feminine live cultures. The fibres nourish these live cultures, enhancing their effectiveness in your gut.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>And, as mentioned in benefit #2, our formula also includes a healthy dose of <strong>Cranberry powder<\/strong> and <strong>D-mannose powder<\/strong> for additional feminine support! <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>Related article:&nbsp;<\/em><\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/eu.intelligentlabs.org\/en-ie\/how-to-choose-best-live-cultures-for-women\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong><em>How To Choose The Best Live Cultures For Women?<\/em><\/strong><\/a><strong><em>&nbsp;<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-conclusion\">Conclusion<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Supplementing with feminine live cultures like our&nbsp;<strong>Women&#8217;s Live Cultures &amp; Fibre<\/strong>&nbsp;is a small change that can make a big difference in your health. Whether it&#8217;s supporting your vaginal health, helping prevent those pesky UTIs, or just giving your gut that extra bit of love, our product is designed with your well-being in mind!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-small-font-size\"><strong>References:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-footnotes has-small-font-size\"><li id=\"959ce86c-f117-4b52-b4e3-ad4229dcbb09\">O\u2019Hanlon, Deirdre E., et al. \u201cVaginal PH and Microbicidal Lactic Acid When Lactobacilli Dominate the Microbiota.\u201d\u00a0<em>PLoS ONE<\/em>, vol. 8, no. 11, 6 Nov. 2013, p. e80074, www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC3819307\/ <a href=\"#959ce86c-f117-4b52-b4e3-ad4229dcbb09-link\" aria-label=\"Jump to footnote reference 1\">\u21a9\ufe0e<\/a><\/li><li id=\"afda2c6a-dfdb-4673-8e51-a38aa12f5f7b\">Nahid Ebadi Salari, et al. \u201cGlobal Prevalence of Urinary Tract Infection in Pregnant Mothers: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.\u201d\u00a0<em>Public Health<\/em>, vol. 224, 1 Nov. 2023, pp. 58\u201365, https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1016\/j.puhe.2023.08.016. <a href=\"#afda2c6a-dfdb-4673-8e51-a38aa12f5f7b-link\" aria-label=\"Jump to footnote reference 2\">\u21a9\ufe0e<\/a><\/li><li id=\"fa696b1e-5650-44f9-b3af-2855c8206005\">Amanda Chan. \u201cProbiotics Could Help Prevent Urinary Tract Infections.\u201d\u00a0<em>Livescience.com<\/em>, 15 Apr. 2011, www.livescience.com\/13747-good-bacteria-prevent-urinary-tract-infection.html.\u00a0 <a href=\"#fa696b1e-5650-44f9-b3af-2855c8206005-link\" aria-label=\"Jump to footnote reference 3\">\u21a9\ufe0e<\/a><\/li><li id=\"41fba3f4-c17d-444d-a6c5-6478fd6d3bac\">Beerepoot, Mari[[euml]]lle A. J. \u201cLactobacilli vs Antibiotics to Prevent Urinary Tract Infections.\u201d\u00a0<em>Archives of Internal Medicine<\/em>, vol. 172, no. 9, 14 May 2012, p. 704, https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1001\/archinternmed.2012.777. <a href=\"#41fba3f4-c17d-444d-a6c5-6478fd6d3bac-link\" aria-label=\"Jump to footnote reference 4\">\u21a9\ufe0e<\/a><\/li><li id=\"38d62dfd-a963-439a-ac01-d5d47e5fe042\">Gonz\u00e1lez de Llano, Dolores, et al. \u201cCranberry Polyphenols and Prevention against Urinary Tract Infections: Relevant Considerations.\u201d\u00a0<em>Molecules<\/em>, vol. 25, no. 15, 1 Aug. 2020, p. 3523, https:\/\/doi.org\/10.3390\/molecules25153523. \u200c <a href=\"#38d62dfd-a963-439a-ac01-d5d47e5fe042-link\" aria-label=\"Jump to footnote reference 5\">\u21a9\ufe0e<\/a><\/li><li id=\"c507f399-1406-4914-a7cd-a68a2f0e14a9\">Shin, Cha-Nam. \u201cThe Effects of Cranberries on Preventing Urinary Tract Infections.\u201d\u00a0<em>Clinical Nursing Research<\/em>, vol. 23, no. 1, 8 Feb. 2013, pp. 54\u201379, https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1177\/1054773813475448. <a href=\"#c507f399-1406-4914-a7cd-a68a2f0e14a9-link\" aria-label=\"Jump to footnote reference 6\">\u21a9\ufe0e<\/a><\/li><li id=\"c6847abc-0a95-4b10-846d-dc50ca06316e\">Wagenlehner, Florian, et al. \u201cWhy D-Mannose May Be as Efficient as Antibiotics in the Treatment of Acute Uncomplicated Lower Urinary Tract Infections\u2014Preliminary Considerations and Conclusions from a Non-Interventional Study.\u201d\u00a0<em>Antibiotics<\/em>, vol. 11, no. 3, 25 Feb. 2022, p. 314, https:\/\/doi.org\/10.3390\/antibiotics11030314. <a href=\"#c6847abc-0a95-4b10-846d-dc50ca06316e-link\" aria-label=\"Jump to footnote reference 7\">\u21a9\ufe0e<\/a><\/li><li id=\"ebd780a6-708d-40d9-b5e9-7d576ac63358\">Kranj\u010dec, Bojana, et al. \u201cD-Mannose Powder for Prophylaxis of Recurrent Urinary Tract Infections in Women: A Randomized Clinical Trial.\u201d\u00a0<em>World Journal of Urology<\/em>, vol. 32, no. 1, 2014, pp. 79\u201384, https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1007\/s00345-013-1091-6. \u200c <a href=\"#ebd780a6-708d-40d9-b5e9-7d576ac63358-link\" aria-label=\"Jump to footnote reference 8\">\u21a9\ufe0e<\/a><\/li><li id=\"b926ff19-f3e3-4de4-9d2f-06af8b3365f4\">Eastell, Richard, et al. \u201cPostmenopausal Osteoporosis.\u201d\u00a0<em>Nature Reviews Disease Primers<\/em>, vol. 2, no. 1, 29 Sept. 2016, https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1038\/nrdp.2016.69 \u200c <a href=\"#b926ff19-f3e3-4de4-9d2f-06af8b3365f4-link\" aria-label=\"Jump to footnote reference 9\">\u21a9\ufe0e<\/a><\/li><li id=\"4eb9e62a-8a14-452c-9b80-9ef58fd60741\">Huidrom, Sangeeta, et al. \u201cPost-Menopausal Osteoporosis and Probiotics.\u201d\u00a0<em>Current Drug Targets<\/em>, vol. 21, 27 Oct. 2020, https:\/\/doi.org\/10.2174\/1389450121666201027124947. <a href=\"#4eb9e62a-8a14-452c-9b80-9ef58fd60741-link\" aria-label=\"Jump to footnote reference 10\">\u21a9\ufe0e<\/a><\/li><li id=\"750b6f81-d77a-4542-9956-0e1d426464b7\">Britton, Robert A., et al. \u201cProbioticL. ReuteriTreatment Prevents Bone Loss in a Menopausal Ovariectomized Mouse Model.\u201d\u00a0<em>Journal of Cellular Physiology<\/em>, vol. 229, no. 11, 29 July 2014, pp. 1822\u20131830, https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1002\/jcp.24636. <a href=\"#750b6f81-d77a-4542-9956-0e1d426464b7-link\" aria-label=\"Jump to footnote reference 11\">\u21a9\ufe0e<\/a><\/li><li id=\"2fdd6016-e4f7-40ee-b268-ab34b435808a\">Sanchez, Marina, et al. \u201cEffect of Lactobacillus Rhamnosus CGMCC1.3724 Supplementation on Weight Loss and Maintenance in Obese Men and Women.\u201d\u00a0<em>British Journal of Nutrition<\/em>, vol. 111, no. 8, 3 Dec. 2013, pp. 1507\u20131519, https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1017\/s0007114513003875 <a href=\"#2fdd6016-e4f7-40ee-b268-ab34b435808a-link\" aria-label=\"Jump to footnote reference 12\">\u21a9\ufe0e<\/a><\/li><li id=\"9a9b230b-2606-4d28-9498-6d100aebc77f\">Kadooka, Y, et al. \u201cRegulation of Abdominal Adiposity by Probiotics (Lactobacillus Gasseri SBT2055) in Adults with Obese Tendencies in a Randomized Controlled Trial.\u201d\u00a0<em>European Journal of Clinical Nutrition<\/em>, vol. 64, no. 6, 10 Mar. 2010, pp. 636\u2013643, https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1038\/ejcn.2010.19. <a href=\"#9a9b230b-2606-4d28-9498-6d100aebc77f-link\" aria-label=\"Jump to footnote reference 13\">\u21a9\ufe0e<\/a><\/li><li id=\"60567fcc-2a13-4fb8-a929-8e70c99bbc81\">Moludi, Jalal, et al. \u201cInteractive Effect of Probiotics Supplementation and Weight Loss Diet on Metabolic Syndrome Features in Patients with Coronary Artery Diseases: A Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled, Randomized Clinical Trial.\u201d\u00a0<em>American Journal of Lifestyle Medicine<\/em>, 3 May 2019, p. 155982761984383, https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1177\/1559827619843833.  <a href=\"#60567fcc-2a13-4fb8-a929-8e70c99bbc81-link\" aria-label=\"Jump to footnote reference 14\">\u21a9\ufe0e<\/a><\/li><li id=\"ca8ffbb0-104a-4283-b851-da63014c4864\">Calcaterra, Valeria, et al. \u201cProbiotics and Polycystic Ovary Syndrome: A Perspective for Management in Adolescents with Obesity.\u201d\u00a0<em>Nutrients<\/em>, vol. 15, no. 14, 14 July 2023, pp. 3144\u20133144, https:\/\/doi.org\/10.3390\/nu15143144. \u200c <a href=\"#ca8ffbb0-104a-4283-b851-da63014c4864-link\" aria-label=\"Jump to footnote reference 15\">\u21a9\ufe0e<\/a><\/li><li id=\"7d16b454-fea2-45cb-84f1-d65cbe3656c1\">World Health Organization. \u201cCervical Cancer.\u201d\u00a0<em>World Health Organization<\/em>, World Health Organization, 17 Nov. 2023, www.who.int\/news-room\/fact-sheets\/detail\/cervical-cancer. <a href=\"#7d16b454-fea2-45cb-84f1-d65cbe3656c1-link\" aria-label=\"Jump to footnote reference 16\">\u21a9\ufe0e<\/a><\/li><li id=\"c23d37e9-51ff-4307-8abf-6511df8642fa\">Mei, Zhaojun, and Dandan Li. \u201cThe Role of Probiotics in Vaginal Health.\u201d\u00a0<em>Frontiers in Cellular and Infection Microbiology<\/em>, vol. 12, 28 July 2022, https:\/\/doi.org\/10.3389\/fcimb.2022.963868. <a href=\"#c23d37e9-51ff-4307-8abf-6511df8642fa-link\" aria-label=\"Jump to footnote reference 17\">\u21a9\ufe0e<\/a><\/li><\/ol>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Choosing feminine live cultures over regular ones is important for women. 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