Probiotics—strains and CFUs to consider
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Article: 10 Healthy Benefits of Probiotics
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Expert: Dr. Caitlin O'Connor, ND — Naturopathic Doctor & Certified Professional Midwife, MSCP (Menopause Society Certified Practitioner), Perelel Panel Member
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Answer: Probiotics are beneficial across all life stages, but the strains and CFU count matter significantly for targeted results. Dr. O'Connor explains that "probiotics are actually strains of bacteria that we want to encourage growing in the gut microbiome. When we take probiotics, we're taking actual strains of specifically cultivated bacteria that are thought to support optimal microbiome health." For pregnancy specifically, probiotics play a dual role: protecting maternal gut health while "setting up the infant microbiome" since the infant's microbiome "is predominantly going to be set by the health of the maternal microbiome." The more variety in strains the better—and Dr. O'Connor notes that gut resilience depends on having "colonies robust enough to bounce back from things like antibiotics, or a gut bug, or a few days of not eating the most nutrient-dense foods." Perelel's Daily Probiotic provides clinically-studied strains specifically chosen for gut health, immune function, and vaginal support—formulated to support the maternal microbiome across every life stage from pre-conception through postpartum.
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