Does taking a probiotic help keep your microbiome balanced? If so, which brand?

A probiotic can certainly contribute to microbiome balance. It’s important to note that you can get probiotics from foods like miso, sauerkraut, kimchi, kombucha, and more. But in case you don’t love eating those foods or if you’re in need of specific bacterial strains or if you need a higher dose of probiotics, a supplement is a great consideration. Which probiotic you take actually depends on what your needs are. Different bacterial strains provide different health benefits.

The two most popular and most researched genera are Lactobacillus and Bifidobacterium, so you’d want your chosen probiotic to contain these two strains. The Honey Pot’s vaginal probiotic contains 10 billion units of Lactobacillus strains, in combination with inulin, pomegranate, and antioxidant rich cranberry, which can help to prevent vaginal infections.