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Activia Dailies Pineapple Yogurt is a probiotic yogurt drink marketed by Dannon, designed for convenient daily consumption to support digestive health [29], [30]. It contains live and active cultures, including *Bifidobacterium lactis* DN-173 010, and is available in single-serving lowfat yogurt drinks [29], [31]. Activia products, including the Dailies line, are backed by 20 years of research and contain the exclusive probiotic *Bifidobacterium animalis lactis* DN-173 010/CNCM I-2494 [53].
Activia Dailies Pineapple Yogurt is a lowfat yogurt drink containing live and active probiotics, including a proprietary strain of *Bifidobacterium* marketed as *Bifidus Regularis* [31], [29]. It is designed to be a convenient way to consume probiotics daily [29]. Activia is a probiotic yogurt that may help reduce the frequency of minor digestive discomfort when consumed twice a day for two weeks as part of a balanced diet and healthy lifestyle [53].
Daily probiotic consumption
Support digestive health
Convenient on-the-go snack
The anxiety level is moderate. Concerns exist regarding the validity of health claims, potential side effects like digestive discomfort, and the presence of additives or high sugar content [28], [20], [19]. However, Activia is actively addressing these concerns by refining its ingredient list, eliminating carrageenan, and reducing sugar content [55].
Promotes digestive regularity
Supports a healthy gut
Provides a quick and easy way to consume probiotics
Sources present a mixed sentiment. While some highlight the health benefits and convenience of Activia Dailies, others express concerns about misleading advertising and potential side effects [23], [28], [19]. Activia is being reinvigorated to target the surging interest in gut health and functional foods, introducing a revamped product line with added probiotics and prebiotics [55].
Activia was introduced in France in 1987 by Groupe Danone (Dannon in the US) as a functional food designed to improve digestive health [31].
First appeared: 1987
Yogurt consumption may have a positive impact on bone health [5].
Probiotic yogurt consumption can reduce serum CRP levels, indicating an anti-inflammatory effect, particularly in overweight individuals [6].
Yogurt containing Lactobacillus bulgaricus and Streptococcus thermophilus (LBST) may reduce total cholesterol concentrations and plasma glucose [7].
Probiotics are live microorganisms that, when administered in adequate amounts, confer a health benefit on the host [6], [14].
Daily consumption of Activia may significantly reduce total colonic transit time in young, healthy people and women [52].
Activia consumption may improve stool frequency and consistency in constipated women [52].
Activia may modulate activity of specific brain regions in healthy women [52].
Activia can survive passage through the gastrointestinal tract and can modulate the gene expression of some gut microbes [52].
Daily consumption of Activia may modulate some bacterial species and stimulate butyrate production [52].
Daily consumption of two containers of Activia may help reduce the frequency of minor digestive discomfort like bloating, gas, abdominal discomfort, and rumbling in healthy adult women [53].
Impact of yogurt consumption on bone health markers in adults with or without osteoporosis: a systematic review and meta-analysis - PubMed
Yogurt is a fermented dairy product recognized for its nutritional value and potential health benefits, particularly due to its high content of calcium, phosphorus, vitamins, and other bioactive compounds [5].
Effect of daily probiotic yogurt consumption on inflammation: A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized Controlled Clinical trials
Daily probiotic yogurt consumption decreases serum CRP levels, but has no effect on IL-6 and TNF-\u03b1. This effect is significant in overweight people (25 < BMI<29.9 kg/m2) with the baseline CRP levels more than 3 mg/dl [6].
A systematic review of the effect of yogurt consumption on chronic diseases risk markers in adults - PubMed
Consumption of LBST yogurt significantly reduced total cholesterol concentrations, ratio of total cholesterol to HDL-C and plasma glucose compared to a control yogurt-free diet or diet supplemented in another food/ingredient in two out of the seven studies [7].
Efficacy and Safety of BB-12 Supplemented Strawberry Yogurt For Healthy Children on Antibiotics (PLAY ON) - PubMed
Probiotics are live microorganisms that, when administered in adequate amounts, confer a health benefit on the host [14].
Mechanism of action studies on consumption of Activia on the host and gut microbiota
Daily consumption of 3 x 125g servings of Activia may significantly reduce total colonic transit time in young, healthy people [52].
Mechanism of action studies on consumption of Activia on the host and gut microbiota
Daily consumption of 3 x 125g servings of Activia may reduce colonic transit time in healthy young women [52].
Mechanism of action studies on consumption of Activia on the host and gut microbiota
Daily consumption of 100g servings of Activia over 2 weeks may improve stool frequency and consistency as well as defecation conditions in constipated women [52].
Mechanism of action studies on consumption of Activia on the host and gut microbiota
Daily consumption of 2 x125g servings of Activia may modulate activity of specific brain regions in healthy women [52].
Mechanism of action studies on consumption of Activia on the host and gut microbiota
Activia can survive passage through the gastrointestinal tract and can modulate the gene expression of some gut microbes [52].
Mechanism of action studies on consumption of Activia on the host and gut microbiota
Daily consumption of Activia may modulate some bacterial species but no global shift in the gut microbiota was observed. Activia may stimulate butyrate production [52].
Clinical Studies of ACTIVIA with B. lactis DN-173 010/CNCM
Daily consumption of two containers of ACTIVIA containing the probiotic Bifidobacterium animalis lactis DN-173 010/CNCM I-2494 may help reduce the frequency of minor digestive discomfort like bloating, gas, abdominal discomfort, and rumbling in healthy adult women without a diagnosis of a GI disorder [53].
Generally recognized as safe (GRAS), but potential side effects and sugar content should be considered [12], [4], [28], [20].
While yogurt, in general, can offer health benefits, the specific effects of Activia and its probiotic strains are debated. Some studies suggest positive outcomes, while others, and legal actions against Dannon, indicate a need for caution regarding advertised claims [6], [7], [19]. Activia is actively working to maintain scientific credibility by conducting clinical studies and trials [55].
Other probiotic yogurt brands
To obtain similar probiotic benefits with potentially different ingredients or sugar levels [37], [38], [39], [40], [41], [42], [43], [44], [45], [46], [47].
Dairy-free yogurt alternatives
For individuals with lactose intolerance or dairy sensitivities [37], [38], [39], [40], [41], [42].
Probiotic supplements
To obtain a concentrated dose of probiotics without the added sugars and other ingredients found in yogurt [6], [14].