What are Probiotics?

Activia is a delicious line of Dannon yogurts and smoothies that contain the exclusive probiotic culture Bifidus Regularis^® (Bifidobacterium lactis DN-173 010). Activia with Bifidus Regularis helps naturally regulate your digestive system. ^**Consume daily for two weeks as part of a balanced diet and healthy lifestyle. It is available in a variety of flavors and sizes, as well as in Light, Fiber and our Activia Selects Greek and Parfait style blends. You can also enjoy refreshing Activia Drinks.

Each serving of Activia contains billions of natural Bifidus Regularis cultures, which survive passage through the digestive tract in sufficient amounts for Activia to have its beneficial effects.

Activia is a food product and not a treatment or cure for any medical disorder or disease. If you have any concerns about your digestive system, you should consult a healthcare professional.

Each 4 oz cup of Activia contains billions of natural Bifidus Regularis^® (Bifidobacterium lactis DN-173 010) cultures and can help regulate your digestive system.^**Consume daily for two weeks as part of a balanced diet and healthy lifestyle.

Activia is a lowfat yogurt with 120 calories per 4 oz serving.

Activia Light is a nonfat yogurt with 60 calories per 4 oz serving. It has fewer calories and less sugar than regular Activia, and is more suitable for consumers watching their calorie intake, people with diabetes and other consumers concerned about reducing their sugar consumption. There is no sugar added to Activia Light.^*** *** Activia Light: 60 Calories, 6-7g of sugar (depending on flavor); Regular Activia: 120-130 Calories, 18-20g of sugar per 4oz. There is no sugar added in Activia Light, the 6-7g of sugar per 4oz are naturally occurring sugars coming from the milk or from the fruit used.

Activia Fiber is a good source of fiber, plus has delicious cereal pieces that make tasting your favorite flavors even more enjoyable.

Bifidus Regularis is the marketing name of the exclusive probiotic culture in Activia, scientifically known as Bifidobacterium lactis DN-173 010. Bifidus Regularis has been shown to survive passage through the digestive system, arriving at the large intestine as a live culture in sufficient numbers for Activia to have its beneficial effects. Bifidus Regularis is found in large quantities in Activia, and remains stable throughout the product shelf life.

Bifidus Regularis (Bifidobacterium lactis DN-173 010) is a probiotic culture. We say that Bifidus Regularis is active because it is a living beneficial bacterium that, once ingested, survives the passage through the digestive system and remains alive in sufficient quantities for Activia to have its beneficial effects.

Researchers for Activia specifically selected Bifidobacterium, called Bifidus Regularis^® (Bifidobacterium lactis DN-173 010), for its beneficial properties. Activia contains Bifidus Regularis and helps regulate the digestive system when enjoyed daily as part of a balanced diet and healthy lifestyle.^**Consume daily for two weeks as part of a balanced diet and healthy lifestyle.

Anyone can eat Activia! Activia is for anyone who wants to enjoy a delicious yogurt or smoothie, or for anyone who wants to help naturally regulate their digestive system.^**Consume daily for two weeks as part of a balanced diet and healthy lifestyle. As part of a balanced diet and healthy lifestyle, Activia is suitable and safe for the whole family.

Because Activia is a dairy product, anyone with a milk allergy, or other concerns, may wish to consult his or her personal physician before eating it. Milk allergies relate to milk proteins.

Milk or lactose intolerance is due to sensitivity when digesting lactose, which is the main sugar in milk. Some people who are lactose intolerant may consume Activia (as with other dairy products with live and active cultures). Others with more severe lactose intolerance may not be able to eat Activia. We recommend speaking with a physician about any concerns you might have prior to consuming Activia.

Yes, Activia is suitable for the whole family and can be included as part of a balanced diet.

Activia is a conventional food, containing two live cultures used traditionally in yogurt, Streptococcus thermophilus and Lactobacillus bulgaricus, as well as a third, Bifidus Regularis^® (Bifidobacterium lactis DN 173-010). Activia can be consumed by the whole family as part of a balanced diet and healthy lifestyle. However, as with any decision involving pregnancy or nursing, we recommend you review your diet with your healthcare provider.

Activia is a food product and not a treatment or cure for any medical disorder or disease. If you have any concerns related to your health or diet, you should consult a healthcare professional.

While some Activia products do contain fiber, all Activia products contain the exclusive live probiotic culture Bifidus Regularis^® (Bifidobacterium lactis DN-173 010). Activia with  Bifidus Regularis helps naturally regulate your digestive system.^**Consume daily for two weeks as part of a balanced diet and healthy lifestyle.

No. A laxative is a medication formulated to treat constipation. Activia is not a medication—it is a yogurt with a natural culture called Bifidus Regularis^® (Bifidobacterium lactis DN-173 010) and that helps naturally regulate your digestive system.^**Consume daily for two weeks as part of a balanced diet and healthy lifestyle. It does not cure or prevent constipation, which is a medical condition.

Activia is a food and not a treatment or cure for any medical disorder or disease. If you have any concerns related to your health or diet, you should consult a healthcare professional.

The word probiotic literally means "for life." Probiotics are live microorganisms (either bacteria or yeast) that, when consumed in adequate amounts, have a beneficial effect on the host beyond basic nutrition. 

A food is considered probiotic if it contains a sufficient quantity of probiotics and if all probiotic properties are maintained throughout the life of the product (alive in sufficient quantities to provide beneficial effects). Activia is a probiotic yogurt or smoothie.

The intestinal microflora of every individual consists of various microorganisms (bacteria, yeast, fungi) that live in the intestinal tract. The intestinal microflora aids in the breakdown and absorption of certain foods.

The intestinal microflora that naturally lives in your intestinal tract forms a delicate and constantly shifting balance. When the intestinal microflora is out of balance, that imbalance may affect overall health.

Look for all of the delicious Activia varieties nationwide in the yogurt section of the dairy case at your favorite grocery store. Or visit our Store Locator to find a store near you.

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Sugar occurs naturally in milk (lactose or milk sugar). Dannon Activia Plain lowfat yogurt contains no added sugar; the only sugar present is milk sugar.

Activia was first launched in France in 1987 and then in Spain in 1988. Today it is sold by Danone in more than 50 countries around the world. Every second, 185 cups of Activia are consumed in the world.** ** Data as of 2006.

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