Align becomes No. 1 recommended probiotic, P&G says

CINCINNATI Even during a time when consumers are cutting back on healthcare expenditures, the probiotics category has continued to grow, according to Procter & Gamble, which announced Wednesday that its Align probiotic has become the most recommended among gastroenterologists.

"My patients come in asking about probiotics, and they want to make sure to spend money on something that will work," stated Anish Sheth, gastroenterologist and assistant professor of medicine at Yale University School of Medicine. "I feel good about recommending Align because it is manufactured with high-quality techniques, has published data and, most importantly, I've seen it really help my patients protect against occasional digestive upsets."

In a survey of more than 600 gastroenterologists, Align was the No. 1 recommended brand of probiotics.