I suffered from bloating for about 20 years - woke up with flat tummy and by noon looked as though I had swallowed a basketball - uncomfortable also. Asked MD after MD to no avail. Asked a holistic chiropractor who suggested acidophilus capsules - no problem the next day or since. I eat yogurt daily - plain, no sweetener, tapioca, additives, whatever. Just plain yogurt.

Activia contains an ingredient I do not ingest but I cannot remember which one.

I am saddened by the grip which mainstream medicine has on so many people. Unless I have a broken bone, I will look for alternatives first. In my experience and studies, they are generally safer and more effective. At least I know I am not going to be poisoned by some chemical that has not been adequately tested and which has been reviewed in medical journals by someone paid by the drug company.