Probiotics Myths vs Facts Explained

8. MYTH

Taking probiotics is complicated.

FACT

Align has an effective amount of good bacteria in a smart package that keeps it alive and helps you easily track one capsule daily, each day of the week.

9. MYTH

You get more benefits from more probiotics.

FACT

The probiotic strain is what determines the benefit you’ll get, and the amount of CFUs (colony-forming units) that are needed to deliver the benefits can only be determined by research. Bifidobacterium 35624™, the strain in Align Digestive Support has over 20 years of research. It has been shown to relieve symptoms of IBS such as abdominal discomfort, gas and bloating.

10. MYTH

Probiotics don’t work.

FACT

Align Probiotic’s flagship strain, Bifidobacterium 35624™, was developed by gastroenterologists over 20 years ago and has been shown in research to help relieve and manage Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) symptoms like abdominal discomfort, gas and bloating. Align is the #1 doctor recommended probiotic for 6 years straight.‡

1. MYTH

Just have yogurt! It’s packed with probiotics.

FACT

Many yogurts don’t have probiotics or data supporting their specific benefits. Align Digestive Support is formulated with a unique strain and the right amount of that bacteria shown to relieve and manage symptoms of Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) such as abdominal discomfort, gas, and bloating.

2. MYTH

You only need probiotics when you’re taking antibiotics.

FACT

Probiotics can benefit you year-round. Some strains, like the strain in Align Antibiotic Support, can help reduce the risk of diarrhea from antibiotic use. Others, like Align Digestive Support are made for daily use and have been shown to relieve IBS symptoms such as abdominal discomfort, gas, and bloating.

3. MYTH

Good probiotics need to be stored in the refrigerator.

FACT

Align’s unique strain is freeze-dried to keep the probiotic dormant until it reaches your gut for guaranteed potency, no refrigeration required. Align guarantees potency through expiration, so you can be confident you’re getting good bacteria to your gut.

4. MYTH

All probiotics are the same.

FACT

Not all probiotics can help manage symptoms of Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS). Align Digestive Support is formulated with a unique strain shown to relieve and manage IBS symptoms such as abdominal discomfort, gas, and bloating. Backed by 20 years of research, Align has been the #1 doctor recommend probiotic for 6 years straight.^‡

5. MYTH

You should notice results from a probiotic in a few days.

FACT

Your body needs time to adjust to the new bacteria in your gut. After a month of daily use, you should start to feel the healthy gut benefits of the unique strain in Align Digestive Support.

6. MYTH

You can get all the probiotics you need from your food.

FACT

It may be possible, but you’d need to eat a lot of sauerkraut and yogurt every day. Even then, most foods do not contain probiotic strains or have data supporting their benefits. Align Digestive Support is a formulated with a unique strain that adds an effective amount of good bacteria shown to relieve IBS symptoms, packaged in one easy-to-take daily capsule.

7. MYTH

Bacteria is bad, and you don’t want it in your body.

FACT

Your gut microbiome has billions of beneficial bacteria. Align Digestive Support adds more healthy bacteria to your system, to relieve IBS symptoms such as abdominal discomfort, gas and bloating, and helping to support your gastrointestinal health.

8. MYTH

Taking probiotics is complicated.

FACT

Align has an effective amount of good bacteria in a smart package that keeps it alive and helps you easily track one capsule daily, each day of the week.

9. MYTH

You get more benefits from more probiotics.

FACT

The probiotic strain is what determines the benefit you’ll get, and the amount of CFUs (colony-forming units) that are needed to deliver the benefits can only be determined by research. Bifidobacterium 35624™, the strain in Align Digestive Support has over 20 years of research. It has been shown to relieve symptoms of IBS such as abdominal discomfort, gas and bloating.

10. MYTH

Probiotics don’t work.

FACT

Align Probiotic’s flagship strain, Bifidobacterium 35624™, was developed by gastroenterologists over 20 years ago and has been shown in research to help relieve and manage Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) symptoms like abdominal discomfort, gas and bloating. Align is the #1 doctor recommended probiotic for 6 years straight.‡

1. MYTH

Just have yogurt! It’s packed with probiotics.

FACT

Many yogurts don’t have probiotics or data supporting their specific benefits. Align Digestive Support is formulated with a unique strain and the right amount of that bacteria shown to relieve and manage symptoms of Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) such as abdominal discomfort, gas, and bloating.

2. MYTH

You only need probiotics when you’re taking antibiotics.

FACT

Probiotics can benefit you year-round. Some strains, like the strain in Align Antibiotic Support, can help reduce the risk of diarrhea from antibiotic use. Others, like Align Digestive Support are made for daily use and have been shown to relieve IBS symptoms such as abdominal discomfort, gas, and bloating.

3. MYTH

Good probiotics need to be stored in the refrigerator.

FACT

Align’s unique strain is freeze-dried to keep the probiotic dormant until it reaches your gut for guaranteed potency, no refrigeration required. Align guarantees potency through expiration, so you can be confident you’re getting good bacteria to your gut.

4. MYTH

All probiotics are the same.

FACT

Not all probiotics can help manage symptoms of Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS). Align Digestive Support is formulated with a unique strain shown to relieve and manage IBS symptoms such as abdominal discomfort, gas, and bloating. Backed by 20 years of research, Align has been the #1 doctor recommend probiotic for 6 years straight.^‡

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