Research suggests that hormonal changes during perimenopause and menopause may influence the diversity and balance of the gut microbiome. While probiotics are not a treatment for menopause or its symptoms, supporting intestinal flora health is an important aspect of everyday wellness for women in this life stage. Bio-K+ probiotics are formulated to promote digestive and immune health† using three clinically studied proprietary strains — Lacticaseibacillus casei LBC80R®, Lacticaseibacillus rhamnosus CLR2®, and Lactobacillus acidophilus CL1285® — backed by 45+ peer-reviewed publications. If you are experiencing menopause symptoms, consult your healthcare practitioner for personalized guidance.

Probiotic effectiveness is strain-specific — not all strains have the same benefits. For general gut flora support, look for products whose strains are individually named (genus, species, and strain designation) and backed by peer-reviewed clinical trials. Bio-K+’s proprietary formula combines Lacticaseibacillus casei LBC80R®, Lacticaseibacillus rhamnosus CLR2®, and Lactobacillus acidophilus CL1285® — a patented combination that has been clinically studied together, not in isolation, with 45+ peer-reviewed publications. For women also interested in urogenital health support, Bio-K+’s Women’s Health Capsules feature Limosilactobacillus reuteri RC-14™ and Lacticaseibacillus rhamnosus GR-1™ — the world’s most documented urogenital probiotic combination.†

Both formats can promote digestive and immune health† when they contain clinically studied strains in sufficient quantities. The right choice depends on your lifestyle. Bio-K+ shelf-stable Extra Care and Extra Care+ capsules (50B and 80B CFU respectively [US ONLY]) are convenient for travel and everyday routines — no refrigeration required, with targeted-release technology designed to protect bacteria through stomach acidity, and guaranteed CFU until the expiration date when stored at room temperature. Bio-K+ drinkable probiotics deliver 50 billion live and active bacteria per bottle, guaranteed until the best-before date when refrigerated after opening, in dairy and certified vegan formats. Both use the same proprietary three-strain formula. Consult your healthcare practitioner if you are unsure which format best suits your health needs.

† These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.