Product FAQ
Yakult contains more than 10 billion of probiotics, L. casei strain Shirota which have been scientifically proven to survive the journey through the gastric juice and bile to reach the intestines alive. There, they top up the good bacteria already present in the intestines and help to normalise the balance of intestinal bacteria by keeping the harmful bacteria in check. A bottle of Yakult daily can help to maintain a healthy digestive system.
Consuming one bottle a day is enough to enjoy the benefits of Yakult because it contains more than 10 billion of the unique probiotics, L. casei strain Shirota. Drinking more than one bottle of Yakult a day is also fine, as it will cause no harm. But as a rule of thumb, consume all food and drinks in moderation.
What is more important, is to drink Yakult everyday in order to ensure a constant supply of good bacteria.
No. Yakult is a functional food and not a medicine. Thus, it does not produce any side effects and has a record of product safety for more than 70 years. In fact the strong probiotics, L. casei strain Shirota in Yakult help to increase the good bacteria and decrease the harmful bacteria in the intestines. This helps to promote a healthy digestive system.
One of the major causes of diarrhoea is due to a disturbance in the intestinal bacterial flora. Under this condition, the ingestion of good bacteria like Yakult’s L. casei strain Shirota can help to restore the balance between the good and bad bacteria in the intestinal flora.
There is no medical evidence to show that sugar intake causes diabetes as generally the causes are:
- Dysfunction of the pancreas;
- Age, ethnic background and family history;
- Gestational;
- Lack of exercise;
- Obesity;
- And certain medications.
A pregnant woman can consume Yakult as it contains natural ingredients such as skim milk and glucose, etc. In addition, Yakult helps to replenish the level of good bacteria and suppress the harmful bacteria in her digestive system. Thus, Yakult helps her to maintain her digestive system in good condition.