The probiotic drink Yakult has been on the market for almost 90 years. Dr. Minoru Shirota, a Japanese microbiologist, developed it because he saw promise in certain strains of beneficial bacteria that could promote better digestive and general health.
To date, there have been 1,005 basic studies on Lactobacillus casei Strain Shirota. Likewise, Yakult has taken advantage of 129 studies on intestinal functions, 177 research papers on immunomodulation, and 107 studies on LcS. Yakult contains a live strain of LcS, which has been shown to have a number of health benefits. These benefits include the following:
Improved gut health as LcS helps to keep the gut microbiota healthy, which can help to improve digestion, absorption of nutrients, and immune function. Reduced risk of infection because LcS can help to fight off harmful bacteria and viruses, which can help to reduce the risk of infection.
LcS’s ability to boost the immune system and thereby protect the body from disease is a major benefit. Meanwhile, studies have linked LcS to better mental health by lowering stress and anxiety, both of which have been attributed to regular consumption of Yakult.
Yakult has been the subject of extensive research, with thousands of studies published on its health benefits. These studies have shown that LcS is a safe and effective probiotic that can help improve a wide range of health conditions.
“As society evolves, the definition of health continues to diversify, but we believe that health from the intestines is fundamental,” said Yakult president and representative director Hiroshi Narita.
“Going forward, we will continue to promote the importance of intestinal health, as well as the benefits of probiotics in order to deliver health to as many people as possible,” he added.
In addition to its health benefits, Yakult is also a delicious and refreshing drink. It is made with milk and sugar, and it has a slightly tart taste. Yakult is available in original and Yakult light in the Philippines.
Yakult is a global company with operations in 40 countries and regions. It is committed to promoting the importance of intestinal health and the benefits of probiotics. The company also supports a number of initiatives to improve the health of children and young people, including the Yakult Lady System, which provides door-to-door delivery of Yakult products.
Dr. Minoru Shirota was born in Nagano, Japan, in 1899. He studied medicine at Kyoto University — formerly known as Kyoto Imperial University — and became a microbiologist. In 1930, he became the first person in the world to successfully culture a strain of lactic acid bacteria that was beneficial to human health. He named this strain Lactobacillus casei strain Shirota.
Shirota believed that good bacteria could help improve gut health and overall well-being. He founded Yakult in 1935 to make this product available to the public. Yakult is now one of the most popular probiotic drinks in the world.