What is actually in the FemiCore formula?
The supplied FemiCore Supplement Facts panel names two proprietary groups. One contains 350 mg of four herbal ingredients; the second contains 50 mg of five named Lactobacillus strains. Those figures are blend totals, not nine individually measured doses. This distinction is essential when comparing branded supplement marketing to laboratory or human research.
The herbs are mimosa pudica seed extract; cranberry extract from Vaccinium macrocarpon berry standardized to 30% proanthocyanidin; bearberry or Arctostaphylos uva-ursi leaf; and granular berberine hydrochloride extract marked 8%. The probiotic strains are L. crispatus LCr86, L. acidophilus LA88, L. plantarum N13, L. gasseri LG08 and L. casei LC16.
Herbal-blend context and published research
Cranberry receives the most directly relevant public research on recurrent urinary infections among the listed botanicals. NCCIH explains that some cranberry preparations may reduce recurrence risk for certain women, while warning they are not a treatment for an active infection. A study of another standardized cranberry product does not show that FemiCore contains the studied daily amount.
Bearberry has historical urinary use but comes with its own questions about constituent concentration and long-term safety. Berberine has research on some metabolic outcomes and documented medicine interactions; that does not amount to a bladder-control trial. Mimosa pudica seed extracts do not establish a clinically tested bladder benefit just by appearing on the panel.
Probiotic strains: names are not colony counts
The label prints a 50 mg probiotic blend. This is a weight, not a count of viable microorganisms. Probiotic studies commonly report CFU quantities, and benefits may depend on exact strain, dose, route and outcome. The printed label does not disclose CFUs per strain or a guaranteed count at expiration.
The manufacturer advertises microbiome balance. That is an account of intended product positioning, not proof that taking the capsules orally alters the urinary microbiome or reduces bladder leakage. Any such statement would require well-controlled, finished-product human data for the relevant outcome.
FemiCore Supplement Facts table
| Declared group | Total per capsule | Ingredients listed on uploaded label |
|---|---|---|
| Herbal Blend | 350 mg | Mimosa pudica seed extract; Cranberry extract (Vaccinium macrocarpon berry, standardized to 30% proanthocyanidins); Bearberry leaf (Arctostaphylos uva-ursi); Granular berberine hydrochloride extract 8% (bark/root) |
| Probiotic Blend | 50 mg | Lactobacillus crispatus LCr86; Lactobacillus acidophilus LA88; Lactobacillus plantarum N13; Lactobacillus gasseri LG08; Lactobacillus casei LC16 |
Individual milligram allocations are not listed. The probiotic group provides no CFU count. Other ingredients: gelatin, brown rice flour, magnesium stearate, olive oil and silicon dioxide.
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References & research standards
Seller statements are distinguished from the supplied label and independently published research. External scientific sources do not endorse FemiCore.
- FemiCore seller presentation — ingredients, bonuses, FAQ and guarantee
- NIH NCCIH: Cranberry usefulness and safety
- NIH NCCIH: Probiotics usefulness and safety
- NIH NCCIH: Berberine safety and interaction questions
- FDA: Questions and Answers on Dietary Supplements
- PubMed: Overview of non-antibiotic interventions for recurrent UTIs