Probiotics are live microorganisms which benefit people's health by improving the balance of intestinal flora.

Drinking Yakult everyday will help in maintaining the balance of one’s intestinal flora. People have their own unique intestinal flora, it forms after the weaning period during infancy. Once formed, the intestinal microbiota eliminates other bacteria that enter the body, and does not allow them to colonize the intestine. This phenomenon, called colonization resistance, is an important function of the intestinal microbiota to prevent infection with pathogenic organisms.    

Yes, because the balance of the intestinal flora is easily disrupted by daily stress or environmental changes, unbalanced diet, aging, drugs and bacterial infection, which may result in malaise, diseases, further aging and cancer. Continuous daily ingestion of Yakult helps contribute in keeping and promoting good health. The roles of LcS in the intestine are: (1) to normalize the balance of intestinal flora; (2) to stimulate bowel movement by producing lactic acid; and (3) to help reduce 
detrimental substances produced by putrefactive bacteria.

It is recommended to take at least one bottle of Yakult everyday. A single bottle of Yakult contains more than 8 billion live Lacticaseibacillus paracasei strain Shirota (LcS). This amount of beneficial bacteria is good enough for one’s daily needs to maintain a balance of intestinal flora.

Yakult can be consumed anytime of the day. Same effects can be expected from drinking Yakult irrespective of when it is consumed. Studies made by Yakult Central Institute showed no significant difference in terms of effects if Yakult is taken 30 minutes before or 30 minutes after meals.

Yakult is suitable for people of all ages. As people age, the digestive system starts to weaken. Yakult helps in restoring proper digestion to enable the body to easily absorb the nutrients found in meals and maintain good bowel movement.

Yakult may be given to infants once he/she can already eat, and absorb soft foods, such as mashed potatoes, rice porridge,  etc. It is better to use a medicine dropper or teaspoon to feed the baby. Start with a small amount  while checking on the stool and health status of the baby. The amount should be adjusted so as not to influence the breast milk or infant formula. Drinking Yakult will help protect their intestines from disease-causing bacteria and improve the balance of intestinal microbiota.

Yes, pregnant women may drink Yakult. None of its ingredients are known to have any adverse effects on the baby in the womb. In fact, drinking Yakult during pregnancy may offer some benefits. Since it contains probiotics that help promote proper digestion, it can support better absorption of nutrients which is an important factor for the healthy development of the baby. Additionally, constipation is a common issue during pregnancy, and Yakult may help prevent this discomfort by supporting regular bowel movement. However, if the mother has specific health concerns or sensitive pregnancy, it is still best to consult her OB-GYN.

A person with diabetes is advised to first consult the doctor before drinking Yakult.    

Lactose intolerance is a condition caused by having low level or the absence of lactase – an enzyme responsible for lactose hydrolysis in the intestine. In such cases, careful consideration on the type of milk is highly suggested to those affected. It is best to first consult a doctor.

No, because LcS does not produce glucan, a major causative factor in dental caries. Dental caries are triggered by 
Streptococcus bacteria. This bacteria dissolve the dental calcium that leads to tooth decay. Studies show that LcS can suppress the proliferation of Streptococcus mutans and, therefore, does not directly cause tooth decay.

Excessive drinking of Yakult will not cause diarrhea. Rather, it is effective in producing an intestinal flora in which beneficial
bacteria dominates.

 Drinking Yakult has been proven effective to patients  who had undergone antibiotic therapy. Intake of antibiotics disturbs the balance of intestinal flora. With this condition, the harmful bacteria proliferate causing sickness. Drinking Yakult helps recover the balance of the intestinal flora, and the beneficial bacteria in the body after a certain period of medication.

       The product may have a distinct sour taste when exposed to a warm temperature. It is advised to store the product below 10ºC. The distinct sour taste in Yakult is caused by Lactic acid, a substance produced by the beneficial bacteria. Lactic acid is good to the health as it helps normalize the peristaltic movement of the intestine; thus, preventing diarrhea and constipation.

You can buy Yakult in supermarkets, grocery stores and convenience stores nationwide. You can also buy it through our Yakult
Ladies and enjoy a special home delivery service wherein they deliver right at your doorstep even for a single bottle order.
Yakult bought from the store is the same as Yakult sold by the Yakult Ladies.

Yakult is a product that was created so that people could consume lactic acid bacteria ( Lacticaseibacillus paracasei strain Shirota (LcS))
which is beneficial to people's health. It is important to consume  Lacticaseibacillus paracasei strain Shirota (LcS) everyday. Therefore,
instead of drinking a large amount at one time, we use 80ml bottle which contains just the right amount so that people can
drink it everyday.

In the Philippines, nutrition facts are regulated by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Based on the guidelines set by the FDA, all food products intended for the general population, meaning for all ages, should be based on caloric requirements of consumers aged 19–29 years old. All Yakult products comply with FDA guidelines because these products are intended for consumption by all ages.