Looking for the best probiotic for women? Nature’s Way offers women-focused options, and today we’re highlighting two of our sub-brands: Pearls® for convenient, easy-to-take daily support and Fortify® for high-potency support.

Below, you’ll learn more about probiotics and take a closer look at three women’s probiotic formulas—Pearls Women’s Probiotic, Pearls Probiotic Women’s Gummy 3-in-1, and Fortify Women’s Daily Pre+Probiotic—to help you find the option that best fits your routine and wellness goals.

What are probiotics?

Probiotics are live microorganisms, often called “good bacteria”, found in fermented foods and supplements that help support a healthy gut microbiome.* The gut microbiome is the community of trillions of bacteria, fungi, and yeast in the digestive tract. Probiotics are identified by genus, species, and strain (e.g., Lactobacillus acidophilus La-14®), which specify their classification and unique characteristics.

In the body, probiotics help maintain balance by supporting beneficial bacteria and managing potentially harmful microbes.* There are various probiotic strains that have been studied for different benefits in the body, including promoting regularity, supporting immune health, or even promoting vaginal health.* For example, Lactobacilli cultures have been shown to support healthy vaginal microflora.*

CFU is an acronym used on the labels of most probiotic containing products. It refers to "colony forming unit" and is a measurement used by microbiologists to denote the amount of active cultures found in a probiotic product.

Meet the women’s probiotics

Here’s a quick look at the difference between our featured women’s probiotics.

• Pearls Women’s Probiotic: A tiny, easy-to-swallow “pearl” softgel for convenient, on-the-go daily probiotic support with 1 billion CFU per serving.
• Pearls Probiotic Women’s Gummy 3-in-1: A tasty, easy daily gummy with 2 billion CFU of clinically studied probiotic strain Unique IS-2® per serving.
• Fortify Women’s Daily Pre+Probiotic: A highly potent formula with 30 billion CFU per serving, 4 clinically studied probiotic strains, and added prebiotic fiber.

Pearls Women’s Probiotic: Best for simple, on-the-go daily support

Pearls Women’s Probiotic is a convenient, easy-to-take option for women who want a simple probiotic routine.

Benefits:

• Supports vaginal, urinary tract, digestive, and immune health*
• Protects against occasional bloating and constipation*
• 1 billion CFU per 1-softgel serving
• Designed with a triple-layer coating to help protect the cultures from heat, air, moisture, and stomach acid on the way to your small intestine
• Convenient small, easy-to-swallow softgel with no refrigeration required, which is a win for travel days and busy mornings

Pearls Probiotic Women’s Gummy 3-in-1: Best for women who prefer a gummy

Pearls Probiotic Women’s Gummy 3-in-1 offers a tasty, convenient, easy-to-enjoy daily probiotic support option for women who prefer gummies.

Benefits:

• Supports digestive and vaginal health, and reduces occasional bloating*
• 2 billion CFU per 2-gummy serving
• Formulated with clinically studied probiotic strain Unique IS-2®
• Orange-flavored gummy made with plant-based pectin (not gelatin)

Fortify Women’s Daily Pre+Probiotic: Best for a highly potent formula with clinically studied strains

Fortify Women’s Daily Pre+Probiotic provides a high-potency option for women looking for a daily probiotic with multiple clinically studied probiotic strains, plus prebiotics.

Benefits:

• Supports vaginal, immune, and digestive health*
• Reduces occasional constipation, gas, and digestive discomfort*
• Contains the doctor-preferred probiotic for regularity*†
• 30 billion CFU per 1-capsule serving
• Formulated with 10 diverse probiotic strains, including 4 clinically studied strains
• Includes prebiotic fiber, a food source for good bacteria*

FAQs

What is the difference between prebiotics and probiotics?

Probiotics are living microorganisms that provide a health benefit, and prebiotics are the foods that feed them. Prebiotics stimulate the growth of good microorganisms in the gut. Prebiotics are naturally found in beans, onions, bananas, and whole grains. Prebiotics aren't digested by humans, so they can pass through your system to reach the bacteria in your gut that consume them.

Do probiotics help with vaginal health?

Many women choose probiotics specifically to support healthy vaginal flora as part of their everyday wellness routine.* These Nature’s Way women’s probiotics are designed to support vaginal health along with digestive health.*

Should I take a probiotic with food?

These Nature’s Way women’s probiotics can be taken with or without food. The bigger key is consistency. Choose a format you’ll remember daily (softgel, gummy, or capsule).

Do these probiotics need refrigeration?

Pearls Women’s Probiotic does not require refrigeration and is designed for convenience on the go. Pearls Probiotic Women’s Gummy 3-in-1 should be stored at room temperature (avoid excessive heat and sunlight). Fortify Women’s Daily Pre+Probiotic can be stored at room temperature or refrigerated.

Choose the women’s probiotic that fits your wellness goals

Now that you’ve explored some popular women’s probiotics, it’s easier to find the right fit for your routine. Pearls probiotics are a great choice if you’re looking for a convenient, easy-to-take daily option that seamlessly fits into your day. Fortify probiotics are ideal if you prefer a more targeted, high-potency formula with multiple strains and added prebiotic fiber. Explore our full collection of probiotics to find the option that works best for you.

†Based on an IQVIA Provoice survey of Primary Care Physicians, HOWARU® B. lactis HN019™ is the Doctor-preferred probiotic strain for Regularity as compared to other strains in leading Probiotic brands, 52-week sales MULO, ending 8/13/23; August 2023.*