FAQ

Derived from the Greek words “pro” (“for”) and “bios” (“of life”), probiotics are good-for-you microorganisms (bacteria, yeast, etc.) that live in our digestive tract to help regulate movement in your gut, stimulate digestion, and nourish overall gastrointestinal health.

Think of them as fuel. Prebiotics encourage the growth of existing and new beneficial gut bacteria. Prebiotics and probiotics work together to create a healthy gut ecosystem. Routine uses inulin fiber, a natural prebiotic found in chicory root.

CFU stands for Colony-Forming Unit. The CFU in probiotics are typically high—often in the billions—to ensure that the microorganisms are still alive when they make their way to your gut. Routine guarantees 24 billion CFU in each capsule.

Probiotics are typically identified by 3 names: a genus, species, and an alphanumeric strain. For example, Lactobacillus (genus) rhamnosus (species) HN001 (strain). Each strain has potential for specific health benefits, such as regulating digestion and balancing vaginal flora. Routine’s formulation fuses 5 clinically proven strains into 1 capsule.

All of our strains are sourced from the U.S.. We pick only the most thoroughly researched strains with benefits supported by robust clinical research. It's all about the quality, not quantity.

Ashwagandha is an herb with roots in India’s ayurvedic wellness tradition. Also called Withania somnifera, it’s a centuries-old adaptogen that helps make you more resilient (adapt!) to stress. It’s also loved as an anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and anxiety fighter and is one of the few herbs with significant clinical research to back up its physical and mental health benefits, which we explain more here.

Yes. Routine’s capsules are certified vegan and chemical-free, low-moisture to protect ingredients, and delayed-release to ensure your body absorbs all that good-for-you bacteria.

Yes. The specific probiotic strains we’ve selected have clinically proven health benefits for both men and women, including regulating gut microbiota composition and boosting immunity.

Yes. Probiotics have been shown to help children maintain and protect their digestive health and develop their microflora. We’re also currently formulating a children’s probiotic based on the same level of clinical evidence as Routine For Her. Stay tuned!

Once a day. We recommend taking Routine just before meals so the probiotic can reach your digestive tract more quickly, but we formulated Routine to be flexible with your schedule. That’s why we chose a delayed-release capsule, which tends to minimize potential interference by food or stomach acids.

Yes. You can open the capsule and sprinkle Routine’s contents into foods. We love mixing it into yogurt and smoothies.

Yes. Routine is lactose-, gluten-, soy-, and allergen-free.

Yes! We’re busy making more probiotics to target specific needs (we’re looking at you mamas, hint, hint!). Follow along on our Instagram and Facebook channels to stay up to date.