Prebiotics 101
Prebiotics are something you may have heard of, but you may not know what they do or how they work. In short, prebiotics help feed the good bacteria that live in and on your sweet spots. They have been shown to be beneficial for vaginal health and may even help prevent candida overgrowth (aka yeast infections). Here’s what you need to know.
Why Bacteria Are Good
When you think of bacteria, the first thing that comes to mind may not be “good.” But not all bacteria are harmful! In fact, some bacteria are the good guys. The balance of good and bad bacteria in your vaginal canal and on the vulva (aka intimate skin) is vital to your vulva/vaginal health. When the bad bacteria outnumber the good, the microbiome is thrown off-balance. This imbalance can lead to irritating intimate concerns like vaginal itching, candida yeast infections, bacterial vaginosis, and even odor. Shoring up the levels of good bacteria is your first line of defense.
Prebiotic v. Probiotic
Prebiotics and probiotics are both beneficial to vaginal health. Probiotics are friendly live bacteria sometimes found in and on our bodies, as well as in food and supplements. Using probiotics helps increase levels of good bacteria to mitigate imbalance of the microbiome. Prebiotics, on the other hand, feed existing good bacteria to help maintain optimal vaginal health.
How Do Prebiotics Help Vaginal Health?
1. Balance Bacteria
By acting as a food source for good bacteria, prebiotics help the good bacteria crowd out the bad. This helps fuel a healthy, well-balanced microbiome. In this way, prebiotics are a great way to prevent imbalance and the irritating side effects that can come with it.
2. Maintain Healthy pH Levels
A healthy pH is essential for creating a healthy environment where good bacteria can thrive. If the naturally acidic pH of the vulva/vagina becomes too basic, you can end up with odor, dryness, or even bacterial and fungal infections. Prebiotics are acidic in nature, and help promote a healthy pH level.
3. Help Prevent Bacterial/Yeast Infections
Conditions like yeast infections and bacterial vaginosis are triggered by an overgrowth of candida fungi or bacteria. By supporting healthy levels of good bacteria and yeast, prebiotics can help prevent these types of issues.
Where To Find Prebiotics
If you’re looking for a prebiotic supplement for your sweet spots, look no further than Microbiome Balancing Wash and Microbiome Balancing Spray. Packed with powerful prebiotics and free from common yeast triggers, these daily must-haves are the best way to avoid imbalance and maintain healthy, happy skin from chin to toe!
This website is for informational purposes only and not to be considered as medical advice. This information is not intended to diagnose, prescribe, treat, or cure any medical condition.