Yakult: Probiotic Drink for Gut Health

Yakult is a probiotic drink that contains the beneficial bacteria Lactobacillus casei Shirota, which helps in promoting gut health and supporting the immune system.
Category
Supplement
Where to get
Usually available in major supermarkets and convenience stores.
Applicable for
Prepared by Shruti Sahoo, reviewed by Dr. Eugene Smith

Yakult FAQ


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Is Yakult a probiotic drink?

Yakult is a Japanese probiotic drink created in 1935. Currently, Yakult is sold internationally in over 40 countries. The company, Yakult USA is currently based out of California. Yakult is served in a 2.7-ounce plastic bottle with a foil top. Also known as a probiotic drink, Yakult has a refreshingly tart citrus taste.

Is Yakult good for weight loss?

The specific strain of probiotics in Yakult, Lactobacillus casei Shirota, has been linked to anti-obesity effects, assisting in weight control efforts. Additionally, Yakult helps prevent constipation, a common issue that can lead to weight gain, by promoting regular bowel movements and maintaining a healthy digestive system.

What is Yakult milk?

What is Yakult? Yakult is a fermented milk drink that contains a very high concentration of the unique bacterium Lacticaseibacillus paracasei Shirota strain. This probiotic/beneficial bacterium was named after Dr Shirota who first discovered this unique strain in 1930.

What are the ingredients in Yakult?

Although the original recipe has been changed over the years, Yakult's primary ingredients still include water, skimmed milk, glucose, sugar, and of course, LcS. The actual flavor of the drink is a little harder to nail down.

Why is it called Yakult?

The bacterium was named the Lacticaseibacillus paracasei Shirota strain in honour of his research. Dr. Shirota developed a fermented, milk-based drink to deliver the Lacticaseibacillus paracasei Shirota strain to the gut and named it ‘Yakult’, creating the world’s first commercial probiotic drink.

Is Yakult a probiotic?

Yakult (ヤクルト, Yakuruto) is a Japanese sweetened probiotic milk beverage fermented with the bacteria strain Lacticaseibacillus casei Shirota. It is sold by Yakult Honsha, based in Tokyo.

How many calories are in a Yakult?

Yakult is a delicious probiotic drink with a refreshing citrus taste that can be enjoyed by the whole family. Millions of people around the world drinks Yakult every day. Contains 50 calories per bottle and 10 grams of sugar. No Fat. No Gluten. No Cholesterol What are Probiotics?

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