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How Vitamin D Levels Impact Vaginal Health
Summary
How Vitamin D Levels Impact Vaginal HealthBy Denise John, PhDYour vagina has its very own microbiome. When it’s balanced, it is home to a diverse population of microbes that includes many Lactobacillus species, like L. crispatus, L. gasseri, L. iners, and L. jensenii. These bacteria produce lactic acid, creating the optimal pH for the vagina—a moderately acidic range of 3.8 to 4.5.
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