Probiotics – for Gut

Health and Immunity

Overview

i. History of Probiotics
ii. About Yakult
iii.Clinical Evidence
iv. Yakult Manufacturing Facility
Probiotics- History and
Evolution

Elie Metchnikoff
(1845-1916)
Longevity without
Ageing
“The prolongation of
life” (1908)
 The Birth of Yakult
• In 1930, Dr. Minoru Shirota, a scientist
in Japan became the first in the world
to succeed in culturing a strain of
Lactic acid bacteria beneficial to
human health.

• He called this bacterium Lactobacillus

casei strain Shirota ( LcS)

The First Yakult bottle (1935)

 Shirota-ism

• Prevention is better than Cure –

Emphasis should be placed on
Prevention rather than Cure.

• Healthy Intestine leads to a long life –

Human beings absorb nutrients through
their intestine. Making the intestine
strong leads a healthy and long life.

• A price that anyone can afford –

The goal of providing as many people as
possible with easy access to
Lactobacillus casei strain Shirota which
protects the intestine.
 Gut Function
We usually do not pay much attention to our gut, although it performs
three important roles – 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.

• The Gut digests the food and absorbs the

nutrients that are needed by our body.

• It plays an important role in protecting

us from our enemies like harmful
bacteria, viruses and cancer cells.

• The Gut helps us to remove waste

material from our body by forming stool.
 Definition

Live micro organisms which when

administered in adequate amounts
confer a health benefit on the host
FAO / WHO (2001)
Features of a Probiotic Strain

• Must be non-pathogenic and non-toxic

(Generally Regarded As Safe)

• Should be resistant to gastric acid and bile

and reach the intestine live

• Should be able to transiently colonize the

gastrointestinal tract

• Must impart specific health benefits to the

host which are scientifically proven
 Common Probiotics

•Lactobacillus species
•Bifidobacterium species
•Streptococcus thermophilus
•Sacchromyces boulardii
 What is Yakult?
• A Fermented milk drink (probiotic) with over 6.5
billion beneficial bacteria (Lactobacillus casei strain
Shirota)

•Largest selling Probiotic drink globally,

consumed by more than 30 million people
every day across the globe

• A functional food with proven health

benefits established through 80 years of scientific
research
Yakult around the World
Clinical Evidence
Clinical Evidence from India
 Double blind RCT involving 3585 children between 1 and 5 years was
conducted at National Institute of Cholera and Enteric Diseases (NICED)
in Kolkata.

 Probiotic group -1802 children, Nutrient group -1,783 children

 Intake period – 12 weeks, Follow up – 12 weeks

 Incidence of diarrhoea in the probiotic group was significantly lower in the

probiotic group than in the nutrient group

Protective efficacy -14%

Sur D et al Role of probiotic in preventing acute diarrhoea in

children: a community-based, randomized, double-blind
placebo-controlled field trial in an urban slum.
Epidemiol Infect 2011, 139: 919-926.
Benefits of Yakult
• Helps improve gut function
• Helps build immunity

Clinically proven through years of research

Price: Rs. 50 (5 bottles pack)

Storage: Keep refrigerated below 10 °C
Expiry: 40 days from date of manufacturing.
Approved as ‘Food for
Specified Health Uses’
 Yakult is a “FOSHU”* product in Japan, which is
accredited by the Consumer Affairs Agency,
Government of Japan.

 Has been scientifically

verified to be safe
and effective in humans and
animals.
About our factory
• Spread over 8 acres, our state of the art production facility
has received the following certifications in a short span of 5
years :

• ISO 9001:2008 certification for making quality product

• HACCP for maintaining proper food safety standards
during its manufacturing process.
• OHSAS certification 18001:2007 for safe and healthy
working conditions at the factory.
 My family was introduced to this delicious drink by a
Yakult Lady.
“My family is hooked to Yakult.”
Hanif Somji with Jenice, Jehan and Mishka (Pune)

My family is more active and our digestive system is also

stronger.
“Thank you Yakult!”
Sunaina and son Prashant Garg (Pune)

Yakult has been very beneficial for the health of my family.

I also appreciate the Yakult home delivery system that
ensures our weekly supply of Yakult.
“We are a healthy Yakult family!”
Simran Tejujua (New Delhi)
 Feedback from customers…

It has even strengthened our immunity.

“We love this tasty healthy drink!”
Rishika Madaya and daughter Alaina (Bangalore)

I have even introduced Yakult to my wife and friends.

“At 68, I drink Yakult regularly.”
Cdr. Saxena with wife Weena (Pune)

Yakult has really helped my children build a stronger immune

system for a healthier day, every day.
“I strongly recommend Yakult .”
Monisha Pandit and daughter Anuja (Pune)