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align

What is Align?

Align, also known as Align GI, is a probiotic that contains Bifantis (Bifidobacterium infantis 35624), a strain of probiotic bacteria.

What symptoms does it treat?

The makers of Align have conducted studies which showed that it can help with diarrhea, constipation, bloating, abdominal discomfort and the urgent need for a bowel movement.

How is Align taken?

Align comes in capsule form. It does not need to be refrigerated.

REVIEWS OF ALIGN

Review by Jerry

With constipation-dominant IBS I have found the combination of Align with Citrucel (and lots of water) to be quite helpful. I have been on this combination for six months and it is holding up well. One thing: it took about a month for me to notice any improvement, so don't give up quickly.

I think you need both the probiotic and the fiber supplement because they do different things. The probiotic balances the good versus bad bacteria in your gut, which ultimately aids in transport, and the fiber does what fiber does. I also believe that drinking at least 64 ounces of water a day is important (I had a musician friend who had been in jail for a while and developed stomach issues. He told me drinking a huge amount of water saved his life.)

I don't think there are any miracle cures and I still have bad days (especially when I eat junk I shouldn't), but I think it is important to keep trying things (albeit, giving up once in a while is undersandable and, perhaps, necessary). Try this combination and good luck.

Review by Andrew

I took Align for two months and it did nothing for me at all. Not to mention it is very expensive compared to other probiotics.

Do you suffer from IBS? Have you tried Align? Please send in your review.