Probiotics – for Gut Health and Immunity

Overview

i. History of Probiotics ii. About Yakult iii.Clinical Evidenceiv. Yakult Manufacturing Facility

Probiotics- History and Evolution

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“The prolongation of life” (1908)

• 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 Birth of Yakult

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

• 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.

We usually do not pay much attention to our gut, although it performs three important roles – 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.

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.

Price: Rs. 50 (5 bottles pack)Storage: Keep refrigerated below 10 °CExpiry: 40 days from date of manufacturing.

Benefits of Yakult

• Helps improve gut function • Helps build immunity

Clinically proven through years of research

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.

Approved as ‘Food for Specified Health Uses’

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)

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)

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