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Dialysis Discussion => Dialysis: General Discussion => Topic started by: sullidog on June 14, 2011, 08:01:10 PM

Title: align, is it safe for dialysis patients?
Post by: sullidog on June 14, 2011, 08:01:10 PM

My GI put me on this medication called align to help better control my digestive system from all the medications I take. He doesn't seem to know a lot about dialysis, so I'm asking here, is it safe? does anyone else here take it?

Title: Re: align, is it safe for dialysis patients?
Post by: greg10 on June 14, 2011, 08:48:24 PM

Quote from: sullidog on June 14, 2011, 08:01:10 PM

My GI put me on this medication called align to help better control my digestive system from all the medications I take. He doesn't seem to know a lot about dialysis, so I'm asking here, is it safe? does anyone else here take it?

Lots of review on Amazon, it works for some, including IBS (irritable bowel syndrome), not so much for others.  Contain live bacteria.  Seems to be safe.

Align Digestive Care Probiotic Supplement, Capsules
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*†

http://www.amazon.com/Align-Digestive-Probiotic-Supplement-28-Count/dp/B000W4PNDS/ref=cm_cr_pr_product_top

Title: Re: align, is it safe for dialysis patients?
Post by: RightSide on June 15, 2011, 02:42:31 PM

It's probably safe for anyone who isn't immunocompromised, since most of us have bifidobacteria living in our large intestines anyway.

It's related to, but not the same as, the "active cultures" in yogurt