Activia is a nutritional yogurt product which the manufacturer claims helps naturally regulate the digestive system. Made with an active ingredient called Bifidus Regularis, Activia may help manage digestive irregularity. Activia is marketed and owned by the Dannon Corporation. You can buy the yogurt in most supermarkets.
How it Works
Activia is formulated to regulate your digestive system by helping with slow intestinal transit or constipation. This product is intended to assist your stomach and intestines in the digestive process while also promoting increased nutrient absorption from the food you eat.
Nutrition
Dannon Activia yogurt has 110 calories in a serving of one container. The total fat content is 2g, which includes 1g of saturated fat. Activia contains roughly 5mg of cholesterol and 65mg of sodium. Activia contains 19g carbohydrates, of which 17g are from sugar. Activia also contains 5g of protein per serving.
Minerals
Activia does not provide a significant source of most vitamins and minerals. It does provide around 15 percent of your daily calcium needs. Other trace vitamins and minerals in Activia include vitamin A, vitamin C and iron.
Probiotic
The active ingredient in Activia is Bifidus Regularis, a patented probiotic. This microorganism is commonly found in the human gut and assists with digestive processes. When you consume Bifidus Regularis in adequate amounts, such as a serving of Activia, the probiotic can assist in digestive system regulation by working with your natural stomach bacteria during digestion.
Considerations
Because Activia assists in maintaining digestive regularity, you may experience an increase in bowel movements while using this product. As such, if you are currently receiving treatment for a stomach or digestive system condition you should not use Activia or any related product without first speaking to your doctor. Drink plenty of water while using Activia to prevent dehydration due to increased waste excretion.
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