General Information Questions
1. What is Meta Align?
Meta Align is a probiotic supplement that provides live bacteria to benefit health, even relieving and managing symptoms of Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS). When taken daily, Meta Align provides ongoing relief of medically diagnosed IBS symptoms such as abdominal discomfort, gas, and bloating.
2. Is Meta Align a laxative?
No, Meta Align is a daily probiotic supplement that provides live bacteria to benefit health, even relieving and managing medically diagnosed IBS symptoms.
3. Is Meta Align an antacid?
No, Meta Align is a daily probiotic supplement that provides live bacteria to benefit health, even relieving and managing medically diagnosed IBS symptoms.
4. What is normal, healthy bowel function?
Gastroenterologists say that healthy, normal bowel function can range from three bowel movements per day to three bowel movements per week. Because the definition of normal bowel function varies from person to person, you may want to talk to your doctor about what is normal for you. Meta Align is intended for people who want to relieve and manage symptoms of medically diagnosed IBS.
5. Why should I use Meta Align?
Your body needs good bacteria (“probiotics”) for a number of things. But these bacteria are fragile. Common issues such as diet, changes in routine, travel, and stress can disrupt your natural healthy intestinal flora. Meta Align provides live bacteria that form part of the natural healthy digestive tract flora. When taken daily, Meta Align provides ongoing relief of medically diagnosed IBS symptoms.
6. Who should take Meta Align?
People who want to relieve and manage symptoms of medically diagnosed IBS. Taking Meta Align every day provides ongoing relief of medically diagnosed IBS symptoms such as abdominal discomfort, gas, and bloating.
7. How does Meta Align work?
Taking Meta Align once a day, every day provides probiotic bacteria that contribute to a natural healthy intestinal flora.
How does Meta Align help maintain digestive health?*
1. What is Bifantis®?
Bifantis® is the registered name for the strain of probiotic bacteria, Bifidobacterium. infantis 35624. Bifantis® is the natural probiotic strain found only in Meta Align. Meta Align relieves and manages the symptoms of medically diagnosed IBS. Meta Align is the only probiotic supplement that contains Bifantis®.
2. What are probiotics?
The word “probiotic” means “for life”. Probiotics are considered to be live microorganisms which, when administered in adequate amounts, confer a health benefit. 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. Your body needs beneficial bacteria for a number of things. But they’re fragile. Common issues such as diet, changes in routine, travel, and stress can disrupt your natural healthy intestinal flora. Meta Align contains a probiotic that provides live bacteria that form part of the natural healthy intestinal flora.
3. What makes Meta Align special?
Only Meta Align contains Bifidobacterium. infantis 35624, a pure-strain probiotic bacteria that was developed by Gastroenterologists.
4. How do I know if Meta Align is working for me?
We recommend using the Meta Align Companion - Daily Digestive Tracker available at www.metawellness.com.au to help you see how your symptoms of medically diagnosed IBS are improving. With daily use, you can see the benefit of Meta Align to help relieve and manage medically diagnosed IBS symptoms. For best results, keep taking Meta Align daily.
5. Is Meta Align a drug or medicine?
Meta Align is a listed, complementary medicine in Australia, and available for over-the-counter purchase in pharmacies. When taken daily, Meta Align helps relieve and manage symptoms of medically diagnosed IBS, such as abdominal pain, gas and bloating.
6. I've always heard bacteria are bad. Why is taking bacteria good?
When you were very young, most of the bacteria in your digestive system were good Bifidobacteria. Meta Align delivers a strain of good Bifidobacteria. Your body needs beneficial bacteria for a number of things. These essential bacteria are sensitive to things like diet, change in routine, travel, and stress. Taking Meta Align once a day, every day provides live bacteria that form part of the natural healthy intestinal flora and provides ongoing relief of medically diagnosed IBS symptoms such as abdominal discomfort, gas, and bloating.
Questions About Taking Meta Align
1. What form does Meta Align come in?
Meta Align comes in a capsule that you take once a day, every day.
2. How often do I need to take Meta Align?
We recommend that you take Meta Align once a day, every day.
3. What happens if I stop taking Meta Align for a few days?
Meta Align is most effective when taken daily. If you miss a day, there's no need to take two Meta Align capsules in one day to make up for the capsule you missed. Just start again the next day to stay on track for relief and management of medically diagnosed IBS symptoms.
4. Can I take two Meta Align capsules daily?
We recommend that you follow the usage instructions and take one capsule daily. You should review the labelling to ensure Meta Align is right for you and consult a doctor if symptoms of digestive upset do not improve, or persistently worsen.
5. When is the best time of day to take Meta Align?
It doesn't matter what time of day you take Meta Align. We recommend that you take Meta Align as part of your daily routine, at a time that will be easy to remember—such as when you take your usual vitamins or medications.
6. Are there any special instructions for how to take Meta Align?
No. You can take Meta Align at any time of the day, with food or without. We recommend that you take Meta Align as part of your daily routine, at a time of day that will be easy to remember—such as when you take your usual vitamins or medications.
7. What should I do if I forget to take Meta Align for a day or two?
Meta Align is most effective when taken daily. If you forget to take your Meta Align capsule every now and then, there’s no need to double up on Meta Align capsules when you remember—just take the next capsule at your usual time as part of your routine.
8. Can I take it with my vitamins/supplements?
Yes. Meta Align can be taken with vitamins and or supplements.
9. Can I take Meta Align with my prescription medications?
If you are concerned about taking Meta Align with your medications, you should check with your healthcare provider before using Meta Align.
10. Can I take Meta Align with antibiotics?
Some antibiotics may make Meta Align less effective. If you are taking an antibiotic, consult your doctor for advice.
11. Should I stop my digestive medications when I start Meta Align?
No. Meta Align is not intended to replace any of your digestive system medications. Meta Align is a daily probiotic supplement that provides live bacteria to benefit health, even relieving and managing symptoms of medically diagnosed IBS. If you are concerned about taking Meta Align with your digestive medications, you should check with your healthcare provider before using Meta Align to ensure it is right for you.
12. Are there any restrictions on how to take Meta Align?
No. Meta Align is designed to be taken daily as part of your healthy lifestyle. We recommend that you take Meta Align as part of your daily routine, at a time that will be easy to remember.
13. Can my child take Meta Align?
Meta Align is recommended for adults and children over 12 years.
14. Where do I store Meta Align? Can I put Meta Align into my pill keeper? Is it OK to store it in the bathroom or kitchen? Can I keep Meta Align in my purse?
To maximize the effectiveness of Meta Align, we recommend that you store Meta Align in its original blister pack. You should store the blister package at or below room temperature (30 degrees C).
15. Does Meta Align need to be refrigerated?
No, it is not necessary to refrigerate Meta Align.
16. Why doesn't Meta Align need to be refrigerated?
"The probiotic in Meta Align does not require refrigeration. Meta Align has been formulated and tested to confirm that it remains effective without refrigeration for a 24-month shelf life. We recommend that Meta Align be kept in the original blister package, as these materials were designed to protect the bacteria from the environment.Product stability studies show that Meta Align is effective through at least the ""expiry"" date on the bottom flap of the box. Because Meta Align does not need to be refrigerated, it is an ideal product for busy people who want to have the freedom to go where they want and do what they want. "
17. How many bacteria are in each capsule of Meta Align?
"Each Meta Align capsule contains at least 1 x 109 (1 billion) live bacteria at the time of manufacture and 1 x 107 (10 million) live bacteria at expiry date. Meta Align contains an effective level of probiotic bacteria throughout the shelf life of the product."
18. Is Meta Align like yogurt? How is it different from probiotic yogurts?
Meta Align contains probiotic bacteria, similar to those in the active cultures of yogurt or fermented milk products. 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 may have trouble consuming sufficiently large quantities of these products. Meta Align is different because only Meta Align contains Bifantis®?, a probiotic strain available in a convenient capsule formulation that does not require refrigeration. Meta Align relieves and manages medically diagnosed IBS symptoms. Also, Meta Align contains only 1 calorie per capsule.
19. Why do I have to take Meta Align every day?
With daily use, Meta Align provides ongoing relief of medically diagnosed IBS symptoms such as abdominal discomfort, gas, and bloating.
Health/Safety Questions
1. What are the side effects of Meta Align?
"In clinical studies, there was no difference in side effects between Meta Align and placebo (sugar pill). Side effects, if they occur, tend to be mild and digestive in nature. As with other probiotics, in the first few days of taking Meta Align, some consumers have reported experiencing some gas and bloating. This may be temporary while your system is adjusting to Meta Align."
2. Is Meta Align habit forming?
No, Meta Align is not habit forming.
3. Is Meta Align gluten-free?
Yes, Meta Align has been scientifically tested, and it is a gluten-free probiotic supplement.
4. Can I take Meta Align if I am pregnant/breastfeeding/trying to become pregnant?
Although Meta Align has not been formally studied during pregnancy, in breastfeeding women, or in women trying to become pregnant, a review of available probiotic data does not suggest cause for concern. As with any proposed dietary change during pregnancy or breastfeeding, you should consider asking a healthcare professional if Meta Align is right for you during this time.
5. Is it safe to take Meta Align every day?
Meta Align is designed to be used once a day, every day.
6. Can I take Meta Align if I am severely ill or immunocompromised?
If you are severely ill or immune-compromised ask a healthcare professional before using Meta Align.
7. I have lactose intolerance. Can I use Meta Align?
Meta Align does contain milk and sodium caseinate (milk protein) and may therefore contain trace amounts of lactose. If you are lactose intolerant, ask a healthcare professional if you have concerns about the use of Meta Align.
8. The Meta Align label says it contains milk. Can you explain?
Milk protein is an ingredient that is added to the product during the culturing process. If you are allergic to milk protein, you should avoid the use of Meta Align.
9. Is there anybody who should not use Meta Align?
Individuals who have allergies to milk protein should not use Meta Align, as Meta Align contains trace amounts of milk protein.Meta Align should not be used in patients experiencing nausea, fever, vomiting, bloody diarrhea, or severe abdominal pain.Meta Align should not be used by those that have an immune-compromised condition (e.g., AIDs, lymphoma, patients undergoing long term corticosteroid treatment).
Where-to-buy Questions
1. Where can I purchase Meta Align?
Meta Align is available for purchase online or in pharmacies nationally.
Miscellaneous Questions
1. My friend's doctor gave her a sample. How can I get a sample?
Meta Align is being sampled to physicians across the country. Ask your doctor if he or she has samples of Meta Align.
2. Why are there 28 capsules instead of 30 in a box?
One box of Meta Align contains a four-week supply (28 days) to help you get into the habit of purchasing your next box on the same day each month so you never have to be out of Meta Align.
3. Will certain temperatures affect the stability of Meta Align?
To maximize the effectiveness of Meta Align, we recommend that you store Meta Align in its original blister pack. You should store the blister package at room temperature (below 30° C).
4. How should I store Meta Align? Will cooler temperatures affect the stability of Meta Align? Will warmer temperatures affect the stability of Meta Align?
To maximize the effectiveness of Meta Align, we recommend that you store Meta Align in its original blister pack. You should store the blister package at or below room temperature (30 degrees C). When kept in the original packaging, cooler temperatures, including freezing, will not affect the stability of Meta Align. Meta Align is stable at high temperatures for a short period of time (less than three months) when kept in the original packaging.
Ingredient Questions
1. Does Meta Align contain soy?
We do not add any ingredients which would be expected to contain soy to Meta Align. However, we cannot guarantee that Meta Align is 100% soy free. If you have any concerns about taking Meta Align, please consult a healthcare professional.
2. Alcohol
Meta Align does not contain this ingredient.
3. Animal by-products
Meta Align contains milk protein (cow sourced), and is free of other animal by-products. The ingredients used to make the capsules are plant sourced, and do not contain gelatin.
4. Artificial colours
Meta Align does not contain artificial colours.
5. Aspartame and phenylalanine
Meta Align does not contain artificial flavour or sweeteners.
6. Calories
Each Meta Align capsule contains a negligible amount of food energy (calories). Meta Align contains 1 calorie per capsule.
7. Carbohydrates
Each Meta Align capsule contains less than a gram of carbohydrates.
8. Citric acid
Meta Align contains a small amount of citric acid.
9. Corn oil
Meta Align does not contain this ingredient.
10. Corn products or derivatives
Meta Align does not contain these ingredients.
11. Fat
Meta Align is fat-free.
12. Fibre
Meta Align does not contain dietary fibre.
13. Fructose
Meta Align does not contain this ingredient.
14. Gelatin
Meta Align capsules do not contain gelatin. Meta Align capsule ingredients are vegetable sources.
15. Lecithin
Meta Align does not contain this ingredient.
16. Phenylalanine
We do not add phenylalanine or aspartame to Meta Align capsules. Meta Align capsules do contain a small amount of protein that naturally contains phenylalanine.
17. Sucrose
Meta Align capsules do contain a small amount of sucrose. However, Meta Align capsules contain a negligible amount of food energy (calories). Meta Align contains 1 calorie per capsule.
18. Sugar
Meta Align capsules do contain a small amount of sugar. However, Meta Align capsules contain a negligible amount of food energy (calories). Meta Align contains 1 calorie per capsule.
19. Sulphites
Meta Align does not contain this ingredient.
20. Transfatty acids
Meta Align does not contain this ingredient.
21. Vitamins C, E, and K
Meta Align may contain trace amounts of these ingredients.
22. Wheat
Meta Align does not contain this ingredient.
23. Yeast
Meta Align may contain trace amounts of yeast due to the yeast fermentation process.