Activia Yogurt Reviews - Fifth Page!

Consumer reviews for Activia yogurt continue to be a mixed bag. This is the fifth page of them! Bifidobacterium animalis DN-173 010 is the probiotic bacteria in Dannon's Activia.

The digestive troubles and flu like symptoms so many people have sound like a herx reaction although it does surprise me so many people react badly to it.

If you want to learn more about this brand before trying it - read on.

Not everyone is, of course. Many of you say that you love it. And it's only natural that folk are more liking to submit a negative review than a good one but I don't believe that explains the number of Activia side effects that I'm hearing about.

A good result for yeast infection, diverticulis, and good results for constipation but more bad reviews than good.

Most recent review first.

Joe said:

'I eat all kinds of yogurt products and drink milk often. I tried Activia by Dannon and was not pleased. The first day I had diarrhea. The next 3 days, I had constipation. The next 4 days I had to push really hard for very little #2 outcome. I'm back to my usual yogurt and things are getting back to normal. Activia is not for me.'

Marilee said:

'I just wanted to say how glad I am to have found this web site. I started eating Activia yogurt three weeks ago and have been experiencing extremely painful abdominal pains every night, have spent two days in bed vomiting and also had diarrhea, was getting ready to see an upper GI specialist because I thought I had developed an ulcer. then I realized the only different I started three weeks ago was the Activia. I'm disappointed to know that there are no warnings on the tv ads nor on the box of yogurt. I even lost my appetite during this time because my stomach has been so upset most of the day. I'm throwing the rest out.'

Karla said:

'I am 60 years old as of today. I have had a problem with constipation all of my growing up years. When I got into my 40's it was either constipation or diarrhea. The diarrhea I referred to as my once a month, or every few months clean out. It would be so bad that I would bleed right before the diarrhea ended. It was always accompanied by horrible rectal burning like passing straight acid and bad cramping, and the burning was always there constipated or diarrhea. When constipated, I would only eliminate once or twice a week.

I have been on Activia now for a week, and so far the only difference that I have noticed is a burning sensation in my upper digestive tract and a lot of gas and belching which has kind of subsided now and just soreness in my upper stomach. I have been going to the bathroom every morning which appears to be more normal then usual and no burning, but not going more then once a day. I am keeping my fingers crossed that this is going to stop the "clean outs" which I dread with each passing month.

I also have always had a problem with yeast infections, and had one when I started taking Activia. This miraculously has cleared up. So far with the few symptoms that I have had, I give Activia a thumbs up.'

But after two weeks Karla wrote in again:

'I had to stop the Activia right at two weeks of eating it. Things were going well, and then I started having the most horrendous burning in my upper stomach and constant cramping gas pains. I switched to Yoplait, and now I am doing great with no burning or gassiness. I am now more regular having a BM then I have ever been in my life!! Activia needs to be studied by the FDA, and Jamie Lee Curtis needs to find a new line of work instead of trying to sell and intestine attacker!!!'

Amazing said:

'I have been eating Activia for 1 1/2 weeks. Ever since I started it I have been bloated and constipated! I was fairly reglar prior to eating it. I thought it would make me more regular! Now I can't go at all!! Don't do it!!!'

Gloria said:

'I had Activia yogurt and I am suffering from terrible cramps, bloating and gas. This is my first time having Activia yogurt. I had six one each day, after which I experieced terrible cramps below my navel. I skipped yesterday, after thinking it must be Activia, since it is the only addition to my diet. I usually buy regular yogurt and had no problems, but I decided to try Activia.

I think I will have to go to the doctor. Hope something can be done to help the pain to go away. There should have been a consumer beware on the package. I will never have this yogurt again.

Michelle said:

'Started Activia yogurt about a week ago and woke up this morning with a major urgency to use the bathroom. Its been 1 hour and I have been in there 4 times. My stomach is cramping badly and it feels like I am gonna vomit. Needless to say, I am gonna stop drinking this stuff.'

Niki said:

'I have had regularity problems for about 10 years and I know what it feels like to only go once a week. I took 2 senocot a day for years to be able to go at least 2 or 3 times a week until I realized that it makes your bowel lazy and then you can't go without it. I started with 1 week of a low dose of Super Cleanse which didn't cause too many problems. I wanted to get rid of any bad bugs before I tried any probiotics. Now I eat Activia yogurt almost every day. The blueberry is really good. I haven't tried the light or the new fiber one. Then every day after dinner I take a generic acidophilus. It has lactobacillus acidophilus and bifidobacterium longum, 1 billion CFU's. It's the same stuff as in the new Philips Colon care which is $20. Don't fall for it; the generic costs $9. Make sure you get the triple coated pills in the box, which require no refridgeration, not the bottle. The coating makes sure it dissolves where it's supposed to and not in your stomach which will prevent some upset. There were some bumps in the road but after about 3 or 4 weeks I leveled off with a bowel movement or 2 every day and much less bloating and never any stomach cramps.'

Kim said:

'I started Activia yogurt on 5/18 after two weeks of eating 1 yogurt per day, I started having really bad smelly gas. The Activia is the only thing I changed in my diet, so I know the gas came from it. I have not stopped eating it for four days and I am feeling better regarding the gassy stomach.'

Nina said:

'I suffer from constipation even though I eat lots of fruit. I thought I would try Activia to see if it would help. I started Sunday and by Tuesday I'm having abdominal cramping and almost flu like systems. I know it's not the flu but I feel sick at my stomach, feverish and achy. Hope it goes away. Think I'll quit eating the stuff and go back to being constipated.

Toni said:

'I love how Danon Activia gives me a bowel movement daily. I am even slimming in my tummy. On average, I eat healthy. It's also good, and a quick breakfast, but I mix it with cereal. I was eating Yoplait, which I enjoyed the taste, but can't recall any benefits.'

James said:

'I ate Activia yogurt on Friday and now it's Monday..........I'm still going to the bathroom way too often........diarrhea......stomach pains. The rest of this stuff goes in the trash!!!'

Heather said:

'Hi all. I posted back on page 4 and I wanted to give an update about my symptoms for anyone else who has similiar problems.

I have had problems with vaginal discharge that a significant number of visits to gynos and clinics has not been able to fix. Activia yogurt severely made my vaginal discharge problems practically nonexistant, while giving me some gassiness and a moderately soft stool. After two weeks of eating yogurt daily, I ran out and didn't have time to go to the store. All the symptoms I had previously (excessive smelly discharge) came back within 48 hours. It took another two days back on the yogurt before the symptoms disappeared. I've "gone off" the yogurt a second time to see if I had the same results, and I did. I don't know what Activia does to make my problems go away, but I hope they never stop selling it. Right now, I eat Activia for four days, take a day off, and then repeat. This helps to combat the laxative effects.'

Thanks for updating us, Heather. It is just so helpful to hear about what works for others.

Ashley said:

'I had Activia yogurt for breakfast and now, 6 and a half hours later, I think I'm dying. I've been doubled over and gasey for the past two hours and now I'm vomiting and have diarrhea. I'd sooner walk into traffic than eat this stuff again.'

Nicole said:

'Have been taking 1 Activia yogurt per day, man I don't know how this is, but I am going to the washroom more than normal, watery stool. I am a healthy adult and usually go 1 time regular, but now I am afraid to go out when I take an Activia. I will not buy this product again.'

Sinny said:

'I just love it. I have been eating Activia yogurt for 12 days now and have a bowel movement every morning. Before I could only go every 3 days. I suffer from diverticulis which is very painful but since eating Activia the pain is gone!'

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