Just like the digestive tract, the vagina relies on a precarious balance of good and bad bacteria. When that balance is off, it can result in one of two very common, though thoroughly uncomfortable infections: bacterial vaginosis and yeast infections. Probiotics introduce good and healthy bacteria, called "flora" to promote a healthy environment. Since the body has limited resources to sustain good and bad bacteria, it is important to promote good bacteria to help keep bad bacteria from flourishing. By boosting the healthy flora, probiotics promote the body's normal, healthy functioning. · Normally, a healthy vagina is acidic - anywhere from about 3.5 - 4.5 pH. When this optimal balance is disrupted (usually by way of infection, antibiotics, spermicides, douching, etc.) the pH level can go up, causing that desirable semi-acid state to become too alkaline. Yeast and "bad bacteria" multiply quickly in this environment, causing that awful odor, discharge, irritation and itching.
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