Activia Side Effects
The True 'Activia Challenge'
Many people are finding that Dannon's Activia Yoghurt is not all it's cracked up to be. The side effects of "Activia Challenge" has had many people clutching their stomachs from bloating and many other digestive/skin side effects.
It is also worth noting that Activia has settled in a class action lawsuit based on false advertising claims. See here: http://www.dannonsettlement.com/
What are the most common Activia Adverse Effects?
The most common side effects are mild, non-life threatening discomfort. Symptoms include:
- bloating
- gas
- constipation
- rashes
- cramps
- acne
- diarrhea
Should I Seek Medical Attention?
Please note that I am not a doctor. But as long as these don't persist for more than a few days after you stop eating Activia products, then there is no need to see a doctor. Be sure to stay hydrated if you are suffering through any of these conditions, they will assist
What Causes These Side Effects?
These types of side effects are a result of:
- Allergy/Intolerance to the ingredients
- Milk, wheat, and other Activia's ingredients are common allergens. But if you can consume ice cream or other types of yogurt without adverse effects, then the source of the side effects likely comes from the probiotics.
- Bad reaction to the probiotics, Bifidus Regularis
- A reaction to the probiotics is the most likely cause of side effects experienced. Some people can handle only minuscule amounts of probiotics. To fully understand the causes behind the side effects of probiotics, please read this article.
Negative Reaction To Activia's Probiotics: Bifidus Regularis
Side Effects Due to Allergy to Activia's Ingredients
There are a number of questionable ingredients that can cause side effects in people. I list them below and give a short explanation for what people should watch out for.
COMMON ALLERGINS/DIFFICULT TO DIGEST
- Cultured Grade A Reduced Fat Milk - very common allergen
- Red Wheat Bran - very common allergen
- Carmine (For Color) - "natural" red dye"
"Bugs in your snacks." The Week, Jan 23, 2009- Natural Flavor - Who knows? FDA won't tell us.
- Inulin & Fructose - Difficult To Absorb
- Sodium Citrate -preservative and flavor additive
SUGARS OR HIGH GLYCEMIC INDEX INGREDIENTS
Fructose Strawberry Puree Sugar Rolled Oats Corn Starch Rolled Wheat Flake Modified Corn Starch (May or may not be rapidly absorbed into surgar, not sure)RELATIVELY OKAY INGREDIENTS
Water - definitely unfiltered (otherwise they would say it was filtered) Kosher Gelatin Citric Acid - probably synthetic Whey Protein Concentrate - probably extremely processed
