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What is Activia® and what is Activia Light®? Dannon® Activia® and Activia Light are the first of a new generation of yogurt products with probiotic cultures. Both Activia, a delicious blended lowfat yogurt, and Activia Light, a delicious, blended nonfat yogurt help naturally regulate your digestive system, when eaten every day for two weeks. Activia and Activia Light are clinically proven to help with slow intestinal transit- the time it takes food to pass through the digestive system. Each 4 oz. cup of Activia® and Activia Light contains billions of natural Bifidus Regularis™ cultures, which survive transit through the digestive tract in sufficient amount to have a beneficial effect.  Activia and Activia Light are both clinically proven to help with slow intestinal transit- the time it takes food to pass through the digestive system. Each 4oz. cup of Activia® and Activia Light contain billions of natural Bifidus Regularis™ cultures. Activia Light contains less sugar and fewer carbohydrates than our regular Activia, it is more suitable for people with diabetes, and other consumers concerned about reducing their sugar and total carbohydrate consumption. Depending on the Activia Light flavor, the product has 8 to 9 grams of sugar per 4 oz. serving and 13 grams of total carbohydrates. Regular Activia contains 17 grams of sugar per 4 oz. serving and 19 grams of total carbohydrates. Additionally, regular Activia is a lowfat yogurt with 110 calories, and Activia Light is a nonfat yogurt with only 70 calories. Bifidus Regularis™ is the marketing name of the natural probiotic culture in Activia® and Activia Light that has been clinically proven to survive passage through the digestive system, arriving into the large intestine as a live culture. Activia® and Activia Light with Bifidus Regularis™ are proven to help with slow intestinal transit. The scientific name of the Bifidus Regularis is Bifidobacterium animalis DN-173 010. 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 once it reaches the large intestine, where it has its beneficial effect. Researchers for Activia® and Activia Light specifically selected the bifidobacterium called Bifidus Regularis™ for its beneficial properties that help naturally regulate the digestive system. Activia® and Activia Light with Bifidus Regularis™ have been shown to play a role in helping with slow intestinal transit. Slow intestinal transit, principally due to bad dietary habits and stress, can be a source of discomfort (bloating, heaviness, and aches). In addition, Activia® and Activia Light from Dannon are good sources of protein, calcium, Riboflavin, Vitamin B12 and Phosphorus. Activia Light is also a good source of fiber. Activia® and Activia Light both contain a unique culture called Bifidus Regularis? that has been clinically proven to survive passage through the digestive system. Activia® and Activia Light with Bifidus Regularis™ have been clinically proven to help regulate your digestive system when eaten daily for two weeks, by helping with slow intestinal transit. Studies on the intestinal transit time have shown the "effectiveness of Activia®" and Activia Light when it is consumed on a daily basis for two weeks. These same studies have also demonstrated that the amount consumed by the study participant influenced the results, with greater effectiveness when up to three portions a day were consumed. In addition, Bifidus Regularis™ and other Bifidobacteria do not stay in the colon and are eliminated in the stools along with other bacteria. The positive effect of eating Activia® or Activia Light is associated with regular consumption, and ceases 2-3 weeks after discontinuation of consumption. We therefore recommend consuming at least one 4-ounce container of Activia® or Activia Light each day. Studies show that these beneficial effects will start appearing after two weeks of eating Activia® or Activia Light. Activia® and Activia Light are for anyone who wants to help naturally regulate their digestive system by helping with their slow intestinal transit or anyone who simply, wants to enjoy a delicious lowfat (Activia®) or nonfat yogurt (Activia Light). As part of a balanced diet, it's suitable and safe for the whole family. Because Activia® and Activia Light are dairy products, anyone with a milk allergy, or other concerns, may wish to consult his or her personal physician before eating them. 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® and Activia Light, (as with other dairy products with live and active cultures). Others with more severe lactose intolerance may not be able to eat Activia® and Activia Light. We recommend speaking with a physician about any concerns you might have prior to consuming Activia® and Activia Light. Yes, Activia® and Activia Light are suitable for the whole family and can be included as part of a balanced diet. Activia® and Activia Light are conventional foods, containing two bacteria used traditionally in yogurt, Streptococcus thermophilus and Lactobacillus bulgaricus, as well as a third, Bifidus Regularis™. Regular Activia® and Activia Light can be consumed by the whole family as part of a healthy diet. However, with any decision involving pregnancy or nursing we recommend you review your diet with your health care provider. Activia® and Activia Light were studied in adults presenting slower but still a physiological normal intestinal transit, and not in the pathological context of constipation. Activia® and Activia Light are not medications; they are foods that, through regular consumption, help with slow intestinal transit. Activia Light does contain 3 grams of dietary fiber due to the presence of inulin. However, regular or original Activia® does not contain fiber. The fact that regular Activia and Activia Light helps with slow intestinal transit is due to the specific bifidobacterium culture called Bifidus Regularis™. This culture was specifically selected because of its ability to survive passage through the digestive system and reach the large intestine, giving Activia® and Activia Light its specific beneficial properties related to your digestive health. No. A laxative is a medication formulated to treat constipation. Activia® and Activia Light are not medications -they are conventional foods with a natural culture called Bifidus Regularis™. Activia® and Activia Light are clinically proven to naturally help regulate your digestive system by helping with slow intestinal transit. They do not cure or prevent constipation, which is a medical condition. The word probiotic literally means "for life". Probiotics are live microorganisms which, when administered in adequate amounts, confer a health benefit 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 health effects). Activia® and Activia Light by Dannon are probiotics. The intestinal flora includes all of the various bacteria which inhabit the human digestive tract, more precisely the colon. This flora plays a primary role in the metabolism of undigested nutrients in the small intestine. It also helps protect against pathogen infections throughout the digestive tract. Among the 400 to 500 species of bacteria present in the human body, the majority have a beneficial role, such as bifidobacteria, while others are potential pathogens (like clostridium), notably in cases of intestinal flora imbalance. This imbalance can result from stress, bad dietary habits, etc. Activia® and Activia Light carry the National Yogurt Association LAC seal (Live and Active Cultures), which identifies those products which contain significant amounts of live and active cultures. Look for Activia® and Activia Light 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. Regular or original Activia comes in 8 delicious flavors: Strawberry, Vanilla, Blueberry, Mixed Berry, Prune, Plain, Strawberry Banana, Cherry and Peach. Activia Light is available in 7 great flavors, Strawberry, Vanilla, Peach, Blueberry, Strawberry Banana, Cherry and Raspberry. The product is offered in 4-packs, 8-packs, 12-packs, 24 oz. tubs and 24-packs. However, please know that not all flavors are available in each size. The Activia 24oz tub will come in the following flavors:
o Vanilla o Vanilla Light to the ingredients and/or formulation? Activia Vanilla and Activia Light Vanilla are the same great products that you can find in our 4-oz. offerings. Activia Plain is new in the United States and it has a very simple formula that we believe consumers will enjoy, namely: cultured Grade A reduced fat milk and corn starch. Sugar occurs naturally in milk (lactose or milk sugar). Dannon Activia Plain yogurt contains no added sugar; the only sugar present is milk sugar. There is one set of nutrition facts for an 8-oz. serving and one set of nutrition facts for a 4-oz. serving. We include 4-oz. nutrition facts because we recommend consuming at least one 4-oz. serving of Activia per day for two weeks in order to feel the benefits the product has to offer. Studies on intestinal transit time have shown the "benefits of Activia and Activia Light when it is consumed on a daily basis for two weeks" as part of a balanced diet and healthy lifestyle. These same studies have also demonstrated that the amount consumed by the study participant influenced the results, with greater effectiveness when up to three 4-oz portions were consumed per day. Activia®, known as Bio Activia® in some countries, 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*. Activia Light is also sold in other countries. *Data as of 2006 We will be happy to send you our most up to date list of Activia research studies. Please email us on our contact us page with your address information and request. Activia can help your body to regulate its digestive system naturally. Activia is a food; it is not a treatment or cure for any medical disorder or disease. If you have any concerns respecting your digestive system, you should consult a health care professional.
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