Align Digestive Care Probiotic Supplement, Capsules

by Align

Product Features

• Satisfaction Guaranteed or your money back
• No # 1 Gastroenterologist recommended probiotic
• Probiotics are good bacteria essential for many vital body functions, including healthy digestion
• Naturally replenishes your digestive system with healthy bacteria
• Does not contain lactose, soy or gluten

Product Description

Size: 28 ea

Manufacturer Product Description

Align^® naturally helps*:

• Build and maintain a healthy digestive system
• Restore your natural digestive balance
• Protect against occasional digestive upsets

What is Align?

Align® is a daily probiotic supplement that helps promote a healthy digestive system.* When taken daily, Align works by providing an ongoing natural defense against occasional digestive upsets.*

How does Align help digestive problems?

When you were very young, most of the bacteria in your digestive system were good Bifidobacteria. The percentage of these good bacteria naturally decreases as we age. Align® delivers Bifantis®, a unique good Bifidobacteria that helps restore your digestive balance.* Not having enough good bacteria in the digestive system can lead to occasional digestive imbalance. Occasional upsets also can be caused by changes in your schedule, diet, travel, or other factors. By delivering healthy bacteria, Align helps restore the balance of good bacteria to build and maintain a strong, healthy digestive system.*

Why do I need Align?

Your body needs good bacteria (“probiotics”) for a number of things, including healthy digestion. But these bacteria are fragile. When you were very young, most of the bacteria in your digestive system were good Bifidobacteria. The percentage of these good bacteria naturally decreases as we age. Align® delivers Bifantis®, a unique good Bifidobacteria that helps restore your digestive balance. Common issues such as changes in diet and schedule, stress, and travel can disrupt your natural balance of good bacteria, which can lead to occasional digestive upsets. Bifantis, the probiotic ingredient in Align, replenishes your system with natural good bacteria.* When taken daily, Align promotes a healthy digestive system, helping to restore your natural balance, and gives you an ongoing natural defense against occasional digestive upsets that can interrupt your life.*

Who should take Align?

Healthy people who deal with occasional digestive upsets or who are interested in promoting their digestive wellness would benefit from taking Align®.* If you occasionally experience these common digestive upsets, taking Align replenishes your digestive system with good bacteria to help restore the natural balance and promote digestive health.* Taking Align even when you are not experiencing the occasional ups and downs of digestive imbalance gives you a natural defense by promoting a strong, healthy digestive system.*

What is a probiotic?

The word “probiotic” means “for life.” Probiotics are good bacteria that provide a health benefit and are essential for many vital body functions, including healthy digestion. Probiotics are increasingly being used and evaluated in the management of digestive health. When you were very young, most of the bacteria in your digestive system were good Bifidobacteria. The percentage of these good bacteria naturally decreases as we age. Align® delivers Bifantis®, a unique good Bifidobacteria that helps restore your digestive balance.* Your body needs beneficial bacteria for a number of things, including healthy digestion. But they’re fragile. Common issues such as diet, illness, and stress can disrupt your natural balance of good bacteria.

Are all probiotics created equal?

Not all probiotics are alike. Different strains of the same species may differ in a number of ways, but what matters most to you is how well the bacteria strain works for you.

What should I look for in a probiotic?

According to a new set of guidelines called The P's and Q's of Probiotics, unveiled by The International Scientific Association for Probiotics and Prebiotics (ISAPP), there are five criteria that consumers should consider when selecting a probiotic: probiotic strain, clinical proof, packaging, quality, and quantity.

See how Align® meets these criteria and is a good option for people wanting to build and maintain a natural defense against occasional digestive upsets.*

• Probiotic Strain: Bifidobacterium infantis 35624 (Bifantis®) is the patented probiotic ingredient in Align that can help build and maintain the body’s natural defenses.
• Proof: Bifantis has been the subject of several clinical studies and has been featured in peer-reviewed journals. Please see bifantis.com for full details.
• Packaging: Align contains 1 x 10⁹ (1 billion) CFU of live bacteria when manufactured, and provides an effective level until the “best by” date on the package. Align capsules come in specially designed blister packs that ensure bacteria remain alive and effective until the date on the box.
• Quality and Quantity: DNA testing guarantees the purity of Align. The packaging and labeling meet all World Health Organization (WHO) recommendations by clearly stating:
  • Strain: Bifidobacterium infantis 35624 (Bifantis)
  • Colony-forming units (CFU): 1 x 10⁹ (1 billion) live bacteria
  • Suggested serving size: One capsule daily
  • Health benefits: Promotes a healthy digestive system with ongoing probiotic protection*^†
  • Proper storage conditions: Store at room temperature; no refrigeration required.
  • Corporate contact information: AlignGI.com or [phone]
  • Calorie content: 0 calories in each capsule

Is Align like yogurt? How is it different from probiotic yogurts?

While some yogurts contain bacteria to confer benefits consistent with those of a probiotic supplement, yogurt in the United States is not required to contain any live cultures, and results from tests of yogurt products show a wide range in the levels of live bacteria. The delivery of probiotics in either yogurt or fermented milk is limited by the need for cold storage and an associated shorter shelf life. Additionally, many people with occasional digestive upsets may have trouble consuming sufficiently large quantities of these products. Align® is different because only Align contains Bifantis®, a patented probiotic strain, available in a convenient capsule form.

* These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.

† When used daily as directed

** ADDITIONAL TERMS: Limit one offer per product purchased. USE OF MULTIPLE ADDRESSES OR P.O. BOXES TO OBTAIN ADDITIONAL REFUNDS IS FRAUD AND MAY RESULT IN PROSECUTION. MULTIPLE SUBMISSIONS WILL NOT BE ACKNOWLEDGED OR RETURNED. Money Back Guarantee not valid on Align 7ct. samples. This guarantee is limited to the purchase price up to $39.99 and excludes any incidental or consequential damages, negligence, strict liability or any other legal theory. Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitation or exclusion may not apply to you. This guarantee gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights, which vary from state to state. If UPC and valid original receipt are not included in the request for refund, the purchase price will not be refunded. Reproduction, sale, trade, or purchase of this form or proof of purchase is prohibited. Proof of purchase must be obtained from product purchased by you. No requests from groups, clubs, or organizations will be honored. Please allow 6-8 weeks for delivery. For any questions regarding this offer please contact us at [phone]. All the information you give us will be kept private and will not be sold to any other company. For details of our privacy policy, please visit www.pg.com/privacy.html.

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Product Description

Align is a daily probiotic supplement that naturally helps build and maintain a healthy digestive system, restore your natural digestive balance, and protect against occasional digestive upsets. Simply put, probiotics are good bacteria essential for many vital body functions, including healthy digestion. Common issues such as diet, changes in routine, travel and stress can disrupt your natural balance of good bacteria. Bifantis, only found in Align, is a probiotic that naturally replenishes your digestive system with healthy bacteria. NOTE: This statement has not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 6 x 5 x 4 inches ; 1.6 ounces
• Shipping Weight: 1.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item can only be shipped to the 48 contiguous states. We regret it cannot be shipped to APO/FPO, Hawaii, Alaska, or Puerto Rico.
• ASIN: B000W4PNDS
• UPC: 037000143437
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (409 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #160 in Health & Personal Care (See Top 100 in Health & Personal Care)
  • #3 in Health & Personal Care > Health Care > Digestion & Nausea
• Discontinued by manufacturer: Yes

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

166 of 168 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Worth trying for IBS, August 18, 2010

By 

Brianna - See all my reviews

This review is from: Align Digestive Care Probiotic Supplement, 28-Count (Health and Beauty)

I am 26 and have been dealing with IBS-D since I was 18. I have seen many different doctors & tried many different approaches to help in reducing my symptoms. As there is no real cure for IBS, I obviously hadn't had much luck with many of these approaches such as antispasmodics, increased fiber, etc. My only quick fix relief would come from taking Immodium. As many IBS sufferers experience, it has significantly altered my quality of life over the years from avoiding certain social functions to even avoiding food altogether. The hardest part was having to watch other people, such as my boyfriend, also constantly having to deal with "my stomach issues" as a result of needing to flee from different places once an episode set in. There didn't seem to be any rhyme or reason to when an episode would occur...sometimes just thinking about having to eat while outside the comfort of my home would bring one on. Yet, certain foods such as coffee, dairy, and alcohol would almost always trigger an episode. As a teacher, I'm not able to use the bathroom whenever needed, so I tried Align after reading the positive reviews here. (I did try Digestive Advantage first, but with little success.) I am currently on week four & I am feeling better then I have ever felt before. I started having one, normal BM a day within four days of taking align & the urgency to constantly have to go within seconds of eating has subsided. I have progressively been getting better with each day-with only some bloating the first several days. In the past 4 weeks, I only had one flare up & many of my trigger foods have caused me no trouble. I know that IBS is some how affected by our body's response to our nervous system, so it can not necessarily "cure" that mental aspect of IBS..you'll need to build confidence in the product and what it does. I would absolutely tell you to try this product if you are an IBS-D sufferer. It just may work in reducing your symptoms and giving you back a better quality of life like it has done for me. I wouldn't normally go out of my way to write something like this...but I feel it is important for people to see this because I know just how debilitating IBS can be for many.

159 of 162 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Align actually WORKS, September 20, 2008

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Lindsay Wylie (Ontario, CA USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Align Digestive Care Probiotic Supplement, 28-Count (Health and Beauty)

I've tried tons of supposed "cures" before - Zelnorm never worked for me, and neither have over-the-counter medication. Special teas and other foods just made me even sicker, and I finding meals every night that wouldn't leave me in pain was quite the chore. Align was a last-ditch effort for me, and I am absolutely floored by it. Within a couple of days of taking it, I noticed a difference, and a week later, I'd never felt better since I was a teenager. With the exception of chocolate (alas!), all of my previous trigger foods no longer affect me. If I were a religious person, I'd almost want to call this a miracle. If you have IBS or other digestive conditions, and your doctor does NOT seem to really take you seriously (mine kept attributing my condition to anxiety, when anyone who knows me knows that I am extremely laid-back and stress-free), then you should definitely try Align.

68 of 69 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Amazing product, cured me from years of gut troubles!, May 22, 2009

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John Ramsey (Pittsford, New York USA) - See all my reviews
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Read about this in Forbes magazine in a story about Proctor & Gamble. I had gut/bowel problems for years (ever since I was in hospital for some sort of bowel problem and was on IV antibiotics for weeks). Couldn't eat nuts, popcorn, strawberries, all the things indicated diverticulosis, nothing helped or worked, even major diet changes. Tried Align and within a week my gut returned to normal like it had been years ago! WOW! This may sound gross, but sufferers will understand - my poop smells and looks like it did 10 years ago, all is right back to normal. I eat anything I want and digest just fine. I have never wrote a review before - this is how strong I feel about this product!

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