Probiotic Capsule for Improved Women’s Health 

12/04/07 Chr. Hansen is on the market with the first oral probiotic capsule for restoration and maintenance of a healthy vaginal flora.

Chr. Hansen’s probiotic capsules for improved urogenital health contains the patented strains GR-1 and RC-14. The products have all been tested in a vast number of clinical studies in several countries.

The capsule format offers women a convenient once a day solution, and the oral dosage is unique and perceived as very user-friendly by end users.

”We are very happy to be on the market with our well-documented probiotic capsule, which I am sure will answer the needs of many women all over the world. Imbalances in the micro flora of the genital area can lead to a number of unpleasant conditions such as bacterial vaginosis (BV). Chr. Hansen’s probiotics can restore the bacterial balance in the vagina and have a very beneficial effect on BV,” says Tine Westerdahl, Head of Marketing, Human Health & Nutrition, Chr. Hansen.

GR-1 and RC-14 is among the best-documented strains for women. The strains have been extensively tested and documented over the last 20 years by Dr. Gregor Reid and Dr. Andrew Bruce from Urex Biotech.