Probiotics

Food containing beneficial living microorganisms which we consume to benefit our health by improving the balance of our intestinal flora.

The majority of probiotic bacteria used in food production are ‘Lactic Acid Bacteria’ such as species of Lactobacillus and Bifidobacterium. Yakult contains Shirota strain, a strain found only in our product. The Shirota strain has been specially selected for its strength – in other words, its ability to survive through our stomach and bile acids to reach the intestines alive to deliver its health benefits.
About The Shirota Strain

Probiotics

Food containing beneficial living microorganisms which we consume to benefit our health by improving the balance of our intestinal flora.

The majority of probiotic bacteria used in food production are ‘Lactic Acid Bacteria’ such as species of Lactobacillus and Bifidobacterium. Yakult contains Shirota strain, a strain found only in our product. The Shirota strain has been specially selected for its strength – in other words, its ability to survive through our stomach and bile acids to reach the intestines alive to deliver its health benefits.
About The Shirota Strain

Malaysian Trusted Probiotic Drink

In Malaysia, the good bacteria in Yakult, Lacticaseibacillus paracasei Shirota strain (commonly known as Shirota strain) is a probiotic culture recognized under the Food Act & Regulations, the Ministry of Health (MOH). The Shirota strain reaches the intestines alive to improve gut function which in return boost immunity.

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Malaysian Trusted Probiotic Drink

In Malaysia, the good bacteria in Yakult, Lacticaseibacillus paracasei Shirota strain (commonly known as Shirota strain) is a probiotic culture recognized under the Food Act & Regulations, the Ministry of Health (MOH). The Shirota strain reaches the intestines alive to improve gut function which in return boost immunity.

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The Shirota Strain

Yakult is a probiotic product in the form of a cultured milk drink. Yakult contains the probiotic bacteria “Lacticaseibacillus paracasei Shirota strain” (popularly known as the “Shirota strain”). With over 30 billion live Shirota strain in each bottle, Yakult has among the highest concentration of probiotics compared to other probiotic products on the market.

The Shirota strain is scientifically proven to be among the “strongest” strains of beneficial bacteria, and has been shown to improve overall gut function.

Four Benefits Of Yakult Probiotic Drink

Strengthens the gut where 80% of the immunity lies

80% of immunity begins from the gut. Shirota strain improves gut function.

Maintain balance of good and bad bacteria

Shirota strain increases good bacteria inhabiting the intestines and suppresses the growth of bad bacteria.

Improve bowel movement (reduce constipation, diarrhoea)

Shirota strain helps reducing stool hardness and defecation straining. Conversely, Shirota strain may prevent diarrhoea by regulating stool hardness and supress defecation frequency.

Reduce toxins in our body

Bad bacteria produce diseases-causing substances. Shirota strain has been shown to reduce harmful substances produced by bad bacteria.  

Differences between Probiotics and Antibiotics

Probiotics

  • Symbiosis with beneficial bacteria

  • Preventive medicine

  • Foods – microorganisms

  • Safety

Antibiotics

  • Eliminate not only harmful bacteria, but also good bacteria

  • Therapeutic medicine

  • Pharmaceuticals – organic substances

  • Side effects