Is a probiotic supplement that contains prebiotics safe as a vaginal suppository?
Thursday, September 9th, 2010 at
4:14 pm
I know that prebiotics feed probiotics, but since they’re a type of sugar, is it safe for vaginal use?
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Nothing is safe as far as supplements are concern.
Prebiotics are a particular kind of sugar which is not digested by our body the way "normal" sugars are. These prebiotics are called fructo-oligo-saccharides (FOS) and are used as food by the good bacteria in our gut. That is why some probiotic supplements contain FOS.
If you want to use a vaginal probiotic supplement, make sure you use one which is specifically formulated for this use. Have a look here for more info: http://www.goodhealthnow.co.uk/products/Vagiclear-and-Applicator.html
A vaginal probiotic supplement is more successful if used in conjunction with an oral probiotic as well as a low-sugar diet.
Hope this helps