Every little bottle of Yakult contains 20 billion L. casei Shirota (we know we’ve counted them all), recognized by scientific experts around the world as safe and good bacteria.
One of the facts about LcS is that they reach the intestine alive where these good bacteria joins your gut microbiota and the good bacteria already present there.
The amount of good bacteria in your gut increases not just because you’ve added unique LcS bacteria, but also because they stimulate some other good bacteria to grow too.
And all from drinking little bottles of Yakult – amazing, isn’t it?
Scientists can measure the number and type of bacteria using very clever technology. In fact, several research studies have proven that if you drink Yakult with LcS bacteria on a regular basis, it stimulates the growth of some good bacteria (such as bifidobacteria).
In particular, L. casei Shirota bacteria increase the lactobacilli and bifidobacteria in the gut.
So, have you had your Yakult today?
Bacteria are considered ‘good‘ when they are known to be safe for consumption and have a friendly relationship with the host. Scientists have discovered many different types of good bacteria and the most well-known among them are lactobacilli – with LcS being one of them, and bifidobacteria. You can learn more about good bacteria in our Gut Science section.
Yakult works intensively together with academic researchers and Health Care Professionals. More in-depth scientific facts can be found on our special HCP-website, click here to explore.
With this simple daily habit your microbiota will be enriched of more good bacteria! What are you waiting for?
