Probiotic yogurt is a fermented dairy product that not only includes the cultures needed to ferment the milk, including Lactobacillus bulgaricus and Streptococcus thermophilus, but also has a specific probiotic strain of bacteria added. Activia yogurt uses an exclusive probiotic strain, Bifidobacterium lactis CNCM I-2494.   

PROBIOTICS DEFINED 

The Gut Health Glossary 

Gut Health 

Your Belly’s Report Card  

Your gut is part of your digestive tract. Gut health is often determined by how well the digestive system is functioning and if it is free of upset or issues.  

Gut Flora 

The Invisible World 

This is the full community of microorganisms—bacteria, viruses, yeasts, and molds—that are living in a your digestive tract. A unique, living ecosystem, there are many different kinds of bacteria that live in the gut.   

Probiotics  

Beneficial Bacteria  

The word “probiotic” translates to “for life” in Greek. Probiotics are live, friendly, good bacteria that pass on health benefits.   

• Probiotics are usually measured in CFUs (Colony Forming Units)  
• CFUs indicate the amount of viable and beneficial probiotics in a product.  
• Probiotic strains have different health benefits and therefore should always be labeled and studied at the strain level.  

Prebiotics  

Feeding Good Health  

A food source that stimulates the growth and activity of good bacteria in the gut. Though it sounds fancy, prebiotics are typically non-digestible fiber from food.  

Live & Active Cultures  

A Friend Of Fermentation  

Beneficial bacteria that’s used in fermentation that can aid in digesting and breaking down lactose.   

• All probiotics are live cultures, but not all live cultures are probiotics.  
• Fermented foods are made with live cultures, but unless added (probiotics generally aren’t good fermenters) most do not contain probiotics.