Activia Yogurt Reviews - Seventh Page!

This is the the seventh page of reader's reviews of Activia yogurt. It has proved helpful for someone with microscopic colitis, as well as after gall bladder removal.

As usual good results for some suffering from constipation, also heartburn and a number of people love the tase. But overall, most of the reviews are negative.

Bifidobacterium animalis DN-173 010 is the probiotic bacteria in Dannon's Activia. Does Activia really work or are their claims over stated?

Most recent review first.

Beverly said:

'I wish I had read this site before I started taking Activia.

I have chronic constipation so I thought Activia could be a good thing for me as I don't like taking laxatives. But it's only good if you like stomach cramps, gas, bloating, and explosive diarhea. 24 hours after eating one 4 oz container, I was so miserable, I thought I was going to die. I haven't been that sick in a long time. I didn't associate it with Actvia at first, but several days later after I recovered from the "stomach flu", I tried Activia again. Again, within 24 hours I had the same extreme reaction. The only thing these two episodes had in common was the Activia.

Hmmm. Just to be sure, I waited a week, then tried one more container. Bingo! It was the Activia causing me all the problems. You can be sure that will be the last container of Activia I'll eat. I've eaten many brands of yogurt before (love it), but Activia should be taken off the shelf as a dangerous substance! '

Cathy said:

'I ate Activia yogurt 3 days in a row last week, thinking, "oh, I've got a bug." But, no - after allowing myself to return to normal, I tried eating one today and I've had like 7 bowel movements today, accompanied by abdominal cramping off and on all day. I'm throwing the rest away - telling my family to leave it alone, too. There are better ways to relieve constipation.'

Margo said:

'I have Microscopic Colitis and have horrible diarrhea, or had, Activia yogurt is making me so much better I am in shock. I have been eating 2 or 3 a day for two weeks now and am doing so much better. Nothing else has ever helped me like this yogurt does.'

Susan said:

'From everything I've read, I must say I am amazed of all the complications because I have had nothing but good results since I've been eating Activia yogurt. For about a year now I have noticed my clothes fit better and I even slimmed down a size in pants, (probably because I have cut out the junk food).'

Erik said:

'This stuff definitely has an acquired taste that gets better after just a few cups. The BM's are plenty and I haven't experienced any intestinal problems, but IT BURNS!! I am wondering if something is stuck in there because only one other person (Diane's comment on this page) has complained of "the burn" during and after #2. Any ideas?!?! PLEASE'

Chris said:

'Activia is the third yogurt I've tried and by far the worst, I am a 49 yr old male and my Doctor recommended I start eating yogurt as the probiotics are something I need, The one thing I didn't need was the severe stomach cramping that came with it, If anyone can suggest a yogurt that will not cause stomach cramps please post it, otherwise my advice would be to start with small amounts regardless of the yogurt and reason your eating it as it may do more harm than good.'

Chris, I'm an EasiYo yogurt fan through and through. It contains probiotics and I've never heard of it upsetting anyone.

Bianaca said:

'I ate Activia yogurt 2 mornings in a row, and have had severe waves of nausea, stomach cramping, and a bad dull ache in my stomach for days. Activia is the only new thing I added to my diet and believe that it made me extremely sick. I will never eat that junk again! I still have pain a week after eating it and will go to the doctor next week.'

Amanda said:

'Only eat this stuff if you plan to spend a lot of time in the rest room. I ate 3 servings of Activia yogurt and have had the worst diarrhea of my life for 6 days and counting! Everytime I try to eat or drink my stomach cramps horribly. Wanna know why they call it a 14 day "challenge"? The challenge is living through it!!!'

Moua said:

'I went on a three month internship abroad - nowhere far, just from Canada to America. I must have changed my eating habits recently prior, but I found that I wasn't going to the washroom - for an entire week. Being young, I still felt normal, but I was aggravated knowing that it wasn't healthy, so one day I picked up Activia yogurt while I was doing my groceries [not thinking much of it, I just needed food]. Interestingly enough, once I started eating it - just one a day, I started using the washroom regularly. Not as spectacularly as I might have liked, but at least it was SOMETHING! It also worked fairly shortly after I ate it, and was really gentle on my system - no cramps or anything for me; then again, I'm a fairly healthy person normally. I only ate it a few times [groceries were a PAIN!], but will start again soon! Hopefully it'll be as good this time! Don't know why it didn't work so well for others.'

Sarah said:

'I've only been drinking Dannon Activia for 4 days, but I have noticed a difference. I had my gall bladder removed last October. Since then I've been plagued with loose stools - sometimes to such a degree that I have had "accidents". I have to practically ingest anti-diarrhea medicine like candy to eliminate like a regular person. This all takes place, mind you, even after I've cut down on my fat intake.

In the 4 days I've been drinking the Activia drink, I've only had 1 watery stool. This may be a fluke do to the fact that I've been eating less in these four days (somehow I never feel as hungry during the day when I have Activia for breakfast). Regardless, I've been feeling far more regular than I have since my operation.

I'll continue the two week program to see if it will help keep my problems at bay. I certainly hope Activia is truly helping me, because I can't stand the though of having to have anti-diarrhea medicine with me wherever I go for the rest of my life.'

Dave said:

'Lately I've been having heartburn issues where I feel the burning in my esophagus up into the back of my throat. It causes terrible pain, and it also causes me to belch up bile which, needless to say, tastes terrible... and it also burns the back of my throat when it comes up.

I brought the issue up with my mother who was a registered nurse for many years and she found a web site where someone posted about similar symptoms to what I've been experiencing. The person who posted said they went to the doctor with these symptoms, but rather than prescribe a medication the doctor suggested the person try eating the Activia yogurt for a few weeks. The person who posted claimed that after a few weeks of eating Activia the symptoms had gone away.

That made me decide to give it a shot to try to relieve some of these digestive problems I've been having. So far I've been eating one 4oz yogurt every day for almost 2 weeks now. I have noticed the heartburn has been significantly reduced, and since I have been eating the Activia I have not had any of the unpleasant belching.

It is not all blue skies and sunshine, though. Since I've been eating Activia I have (as several who posted before me have also claimed) been troubled with frequent stomach pains which indicate the need for frequent bowel movements that are often loose and/or liquid.

I believe (as Colby said) that it is a form of detox that your body is going through to flush out the bad. I will continue to eat Activia on a daily basis to give it time to do its thing. If things continue to go well and this "bowel movement" issue settles down after some time.. I will continue to eat Activia.'

Trudy said:

'I am so happy to find my Activia yogurt at Wal Mart. I buy every week $30.00 worth, I'd be lost without it. I just wish they would make cherry with fiber. Strawberry and cherry I can't get enough of it. The only thing I complain about, I wish they wouldn't keep going up on their price all the time.'

Deanne said:

'Have suffered with mild constipation for a long time, Activia yogurt reckons it beats that bloated feeling and improves daily transit. Been on it for a week now, I'm more bloated than ever and more constipated than ever. This stuff should be banned!!!! After reading these reviews there's more againsts than fors.'

Anonymous said:

'OH MY GOSH ...... I am on my last trial day and I have never had so much gas in my life. EVERY minute of the day, each day. My experience with Activia yogurt? GAS and BLOATING- I felt like a big balloon about to float away ... just terrible.

It was so bad last nightI jumped on Google this morning curious if anyone else has experienced any symptoms ... whatdoyaknow. I tried every single Activia flavor out there including the ones with cereal- never again.'

Savannah said:

'I love the way Activia yogurt tastes, however ... it doesn't love me. AND, I experienced anal itching - never before did I have this problem. It was driving me crazy. Plus, regular one day, very watery bowel movements the next day .... very irratic. I used the product for about 2 weeks. I have to stop. Very disappointed in results.'

Jan said:

'Two Words: Colon Explosion'

Ronnii said:

'BAD STUFF! I have IBS, Activia yogurt should have been a good thing for me, but I have only had 3 (one daily for 3 days) and this is my 2nd day home sick from work! Horrible cramps, "rumbling" stomach 24/7, diarrhea (LOTS), every time I eat, it just gets worse. They really need to list possible side effects, but it won't happen because they're all about profits. I have actually passed out from the pain, good thing I was not somewhere I could have gotten hurt. BE CAREFUL with this stuff.'

Terry said:

'I have been eating Activia yogurt for 8 days and have had no problems with pain or bloating. I have always disliked yogurt, but I love the Activia. '

Mary said:

'I have gerd and I take aciphex and ranitidene for this problem and I also suffer with chronic constipation as well. I took Activia yogurt for about 12 days and had to stop.

The first week was fine. In the second week, I experienced a sore throat and continuous cough that persisted until I stopped eating activia. These are symptons of acid reflux which I had experienced before and had been under control with my prescription medication but got aggravated when I started eating activia. Although, my stomach had a more calming effect my bowel situation nor the elimination process ever improved. I would not recommend this product for someone who has serious digestive issues.'

Connie said:

'I don't eat yogurt daily, it's more like monthly. When I do, I eat 2 or 3 in a day, and have no problems. But this has changed.

The first time I bought Activia yogurt was only a few days ago, and I ate two today. The first one was in the morning, and the second was after lunch. It was about two hours after I ate the second one that I began to bloat and my stomach began to ache. The symptoms have subsided now, after I used a hot Chinese medicated oil called Four Season.

Maybe I ate this stuff too much. How much Activia yogurt can we safely eat in one day? As for Activia, I haven't really seen the difference beside the bloating and stomachache. It tastes good, though. Maybe I'll try it again sometime.'

Bunny said:

'I found Activia yogurt to be ok - but the sweetener that is in it is too much. I prefer a non-sweetened brand.'

Shelley said:

'I love the Activia yogurt and have had no problems whatsoever. I've been eating it for a year or so.'

Christen J said:

'I LOVE ACTIVIA yogurt and also the DanActive Immunity. I feel more energized and it actually curbs my appetite. I also like the other people who have positive results, eat healthy and exercise an hour a day. It tastes great and I would definitely recommend it.'

Danielle said:

'I recently tried the Activa yogurt to find out what all the hype was about. I usually don't buy it, because it is loaded with sugar. The taste is fantastic, super creamy and tasty, but after having one a day for about 5 days I started having a full bloaty feeling in my abdomen. I had narrowed it down to the yogurt and am not eating anymore of it, but the bloaty feeling persists. I'm hoping it resolves soon.'

Kimmy said:

'I love Activia yogurt! It tastes great and keeps me regular. I have a pretty healthy diet, and I think Activia helps keep my stomach down! No constipation or bloating for me anymore! :)'

Amy said:

'I'm so glad I came across this website. I just got off the phone with an Activia rep that assured me that my symptoms of severe cramping and stomach spasms had nothing to do with their product. They really need to put some kind of warning that you may have these symptoms so people aren't scared to death that there's something really wrong with them! I almost let my son eat a bite of it! I just would like to know when does the cramping go away?'

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