The science behind Activia

Discover more about the 40 years of science and research behind Activia. As part of Danone, whose history in probiotic research and innovation spans over 100 years, Activia is proud to be backed by 19 clinical trials and continuing to be at the forefront of biotics and gut health research.

Activia unveiled: the science behind the strains

Deep dive into our easy to digest guides to the key evidence behind Activia, including survival studies, efficacy research and key review & meta-analysis.

The importance of strain specificity

Discover the significance of strain specificity, particularly in understanding why selecting the appropriate strains for specific needs is important when recommending probiotics. This includes exploring the taxonomy and strains found in Activia.

Our heritage: a century of innovation in gut health, biotics and yogurt

Learn about the history of Danone, and our 100+ years of heritage in providing health through nutrition to as many people as possible.

Activia: decades of probiotic innovation and research

Discover the Activia Science Timeline outlining our 40 years of research and featuring a selection of our key clinical studies.