Health Canada confirms L. plantarum Rosella can support vaginal health

Published: 22-Apr-2024

The probiotic strain has been recognised to support a healthy vaginal microflora and assist in reducing the recurrence of vulvovaginal candidiasis

Lallemand Health Solutions has announced that the efficacy of its probiotic strain L. plantarum in supporting vaginal health has been officially recognised by Health Canada. 

This confirmation opens new possibilities for those seeking natural solutions for their intimate well-being.

Health Canada has granted specific health claims for L. plantarum Rosella:

  • Support vaginal health by vaginal application
  • Helps support a healthy vaginal microflora
  • Maintains vaginal microbiome health
  • Reduce vaginal pH to healthy levels
    In combination with antifungal treatment, help delay/lengthen/improve relapse time for (recurrent) vulvovaginal candidiasis (VVC/rVVC)
  • In combination with antifungal treatment, reduces clinical signs (itching, burning, pain during sexual intercourse, pain while urinating, vaginal discharge, smell, redness, swelling) of vulvovaginal candidiasis (VVC)/recurrent vulvovaginal candidiasis (rVVC)
  • Helps to improve vaginal (microbiome) health in women with a history of vulvovaginal candidiasis (VVC)/recurrent vulvovaginal candidiasis (rVVC)
  • Reduces clinical signs (redness, swelling) of vulvovaginal candidiasis (VVC)/ recurrent vulvovaginal candidiasis (VVC)
  • Helps in recurrent vulvovaginal candidiasis (rVVC)
  • Helps treat recurrent vulvovaginal candidiasis (rVVC) as an adjuvant to antimicrobial

These come in addition to the successful orally administered probiotic L. plantarum Rosella being already offered by Lallemand Health Solutions in Asia, Americas, France and Czech Republic, at a different dose and as supported by previously approved Canadian health claims.

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