Lamberts Biome Balance Intimate Flora for Women is a live bacteria food supplement in 30 delayed-release capsules, made with Lactobacillus plantarum, Lacticaseibacillus rhamnosus and Bifidobacterium animalis lactis. Lamberts describes these as strains that have been shown to reach the vagina. The capsules are easy to swallow and taken once a day, so the supplement is simple to fit into a daily routine.

Key Features

• Three bacterial strains: Each capsule provides 1 billion each of Lactobacillus plantarum, Lacticaseibacillus rhamnosus and Bifidobacterium animalis ssp. lactis, 3 billion in total at the time of manufacture.
• Delayed-release capsule: The capsule is delayed release so the bacteria can survive the acidity of the stomach, with a stated disintegration time of 105 minutes.
• Desiccant packaging: Special desiccant packaging is used to protect the bacteria.
• One capsule a day: Adults take 1 capsule daily, so one pack of 30 capsules lasts 1 month.
• Vegan and vegetarian: The product is suitable for vegans and vegetarians.

Who is Biome Balance Intimate Flora for Women for?

It is a supplement for adult women who want to look after their intimate microbiome, the community of bacteria in the vagina. Lamberts notes that tight or synthetic clothing, heavily scented toiletries, hormone fluctuations and hot weather can all affect this microbiome.

Is it a medicine?

No. It is a food supplement, not a medicine, and it is not intended to diagnose or treat any condition. The NHS says probiotics are generally classed as food rather than medicine, and that there is little evidence to support many of the health claims made about them.

Can I take it if I am pregnant, breastfeeding or on medication?

Lamberts advises against using this product if you are pregnant, breastfeeding, taking medication or have an immune-compromised condition, unless a doctor has advised you to.

Typically per capsule (at the time of manufacture):

Other ingredients: Bulking agent (cellulose), capsule shell (hypromellose and gellan gum), anti-caking agent (silicon dioxide).

Additional information: Delayed-release capsules with a disintegration time of 105 minutes. Suitable for vegans and vegetarians. Free from wheat, barley, soya, eggs, milk and milk products, lactose, nuts, sulphites, celery, fish, shellfish, yeast and gluten-containing ingredients.

Adults take 1 capsule daily.

If you are taking medication, have an immune-compromised condition, or are pregnant or breastfeeding, do not use this product except on the advice of a doctor.