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It’s no wonder that millions of people around the world enjoy a bottle of Yakult as part of their daily routine: it is delicious in all its variants! Every little bottle is packed full of science – 20 billion L. casei Shirota bacteria in fact. These clever and unique bacteria are scientifically proven to reach the gut alive and to increase good bacteria in the gut!

Can’t decide between our variants? Check out the comparison chart or try them all!

What makes the Shirota bacteria so special?

The bacteria in our little bottles is named after our founder, the Japanese scientist, Dr Shirota. Dr Shirota spent years researching intestinal bacteria, learning all about what makes them so great. In 1930, he successfully isolated and cultivated a unique strain of lactic acid bacteria that was robust enough to reach our gut alive. In honour of his achievements, the bacteria strain was named after him – thank you Dr Shirota!

Wow! Yakult increases good bacteria in the gut!!

How does drinking Yakult increase good bacteria?

With this simple daily habit your gut microbiota will be enriched of more good bacteria!

Not just by adding these unique LcS bacteria, but also because their presence stimulates growth of some other good bacteria, like Bifidobacterium. What are you waiting for?

How do we make Yakult?

With lots of love and care. Did you know that it takes nearly a week of fermentation to make a bottle of Yakult?

This is one of the facts that makes Yakult so unique!

Our recommendation

Everyone can actually enjoy a delicious bottle of Yakult every day as part of a varied and balanced diet and a healthy lifestyle.  Yakult is fat-free, gluten-free and also suitable for anyone who eats a vegetarian diet. Yakult is best served cold.

    Common Questions

    How often should I drink Yakult?

    We suggest one bottle a day. However, it’s fine to drink more than one a day as part of a balanced diet.

    What does Yakult taste like?

    The flavour of both Yakult and Yakult Light is citrus and vanilla.

    How should I store Yakult?

    We suggest one bottle a day. However, it’s fine to drink more than one a day as part of a balanced diet.

    What is the difference between the red and the blue top?

    The red top is the original Yakult and the blue top is Yakult Light. Both have the same number of unique bacteria; however, Yakult Light is enriched with Vitamin D & E and contains less sugar.

    Is drinking Yakult suitable for people taking antibiotics?

    The red top is the original Yakult and the blue top is Yakult Light. Both have the same number of unique bacteria; however, Yakult Light is enriched with Vitamin D & E and contains less sugar.

    Test - What is Yakult?

    Yakult is a fermented milk drink first developed in 1935 by Japanese scientist, Dr Shirota. Today, it is available in over 40 countries and regions worldwide. Each little bottle contains billions of our unique strain of lactic acid bacteria, L. casei Shirota, scientifically proven to reach the gut alive.

    How should I store Yakult?

    We suggest one bottle a day. However, it’s fine to drink more than one a day as part of a balanced diet.