Yakult Probiotic Drink
Yakult is probably the most widely sold probiotic product in the world. It’s been around for more than 70 years now and even as a child I already knew those little bottles delivered to us by so-called Yakult ladies. Today, my son gets it daily from the kindergarten and it is a constant in our grocery list.
What makes Yakult healthy? Yakult UK summarizes the health benefits of Yakult:
The good gut flora helps to neutralise some of the toxic by-products of digestion, reduce harmful substances (such as toxins and carcinogens), and discourage harmful bacteria and yeasts from setting up home within the gut. In addition, the products of its growth help the cells of the gut grow and stay healthy.
Basically, what Yakult does it to introduce good microorganisms in your gut (Lactobacillus casei Shirota strain) which can displace the harmful ones. If you’re keeping tabs on your sugar consumption, there’s also the Light version, which only contains 3.6g sugar (instead of 11.2g).
Have you tried Yakult?
These types of drinks are very popular over here in Germany and often out on the breakfast table. I drink them less frequently than I should but the whole idea makes a lot of sense. Maybe drinking more good microorganisms should be on my resolution list this year. Thanks for reminding me!
Have you got some benefit out of this? I have also started drinking this with a hope to cure my digestion as I have regular gripping pain and upset stomach and acidity also.
I want to know if intake of this milk really helps. What is your view?
Where can i buy this drink in the US? Please help. Thank you.
I find this in my local Safeway. I do not think is difficult to find. I have been mixing it with a bananna and some fruit (blueberrys) in a shake. The sugar concerns me, but I just read there is a lite version.
where can i find this in sandiego ca in usa
my wife just got me some at stater bros in penasquitos
i found it @ Albertson’s in the East Village
to those in the US, please refer to this page: http://www.yakultusa.com/products.htm
Find Yakult in San Diego at the Ralphs off Nobel Dr. in the La Jolla/UTC area…thats where I buy it.
I am 61 an d want to know haow many can I drink per day..??
One bottle daily is generally considered safe for children and adults. But if you need a definitive answer, I would suggest dropping them an email.
One a day is fine with the amount you get in a bottle. Oh boy, it’s tasty!!!
Can I give yakult to my baby?
She’s eleven months.
My baby just had antibiotics so I’ve heard is good to drink this probiotic drink after this kind of treatment.
i just drunk 5 bottles of Yakult…cause i heard that this is good for those having diarrhea like me.
where can I find Yakult in Stockton CA
is yakult classified as milk?
Where can I buy Yakult Light
Yakult is cultured milk…
How is this different than yogurt?
I would like to the light product in Vancouver Canada – any thoughts?
Where can I find Yakult? Is it carried in a supermarket? I live in Surprise AZ (outside of Phoenix)
I Live in Surprise too. You can get this at the Food City on Grand Ave. Also avalible at hispanic and asian markets.
Whoops, looks like Yakult USA revised their website. Please use this store locator to find a store carrying Yakult near you:
http://www.yakultusa.com/stores/
I have eczema for many years, it is red, itchy and dry. Is Yakult good or bad for eczema? will it cause my eczema to grow or become worse?
Lactobacillus casei strain Shirota (LcS), a member of the lactic acid bacteria, found in YAKULT was originally isolated from the human intestine from human feces at Yakult Central Institute for Microbiological Research (Tokyo, Japan).
GROSS about that comment above me. But I think what he’s referring to is the research done on mice:
http://cdli.asm.org/cgi/content/full/8/3/593#MaterialsMethods
Read: Materials and Method
I don’t think they gather human feces nowadays to make the healthy probiotic. They did something to it to harvest it and then they have a “mother strain”, so I’m guessing they’re basically reproducing the strain. And over years and years, I think it’s safe.
the Yakult lite does it contain aspartame or sucralose? How much is lost in the stomach?
Hola, soy mexicana que vive en Canada, Kamaloops, BC. para ser especificos, pero no encuentro productos Yakult aca, donde podria conseguirlos? Me encanta el Yakult de sabores.
Gracias
I grew up in Thailand and have been drinking Yakult since I was a child. I move to the U.S a couple year ago. I found all Thai grocery stores in Washington DC metro area have Yakult. Try Thai’s grocery store in your town.
Ah Yakult! I used to drink 5 of these a day!
how are lactobacilli shirota strain cultured?
I used to drink Yakult everyday in California, last year. I have horrible acid reflux problems with my stomach and as long as I drank Yakult everyday I did not have to take anything else to keep my stomach from giving me a bad time!! Now I am back in Springfield Ohio and cannot find it in any of the grocery stores I shop (or anywhere). PLEASE HELP!! I can I get that wonderful drink where I know live? Thank you!!
I’m 14 years old and just bought Yakult yesterday after seeing it on commercials and hearing great feedback. I believe it’s a healthy way to keep up your balances and produce healthy live bacteria in your intestine. You’ll have to get used to it’s taste; it’s a bit tart. But hey, if it works !
Where can I find Yakult near Cleveland Ohio???
The Store Locator does not work. I have Yakult at our local H-E-B stores, but it did not locate that.
after purcahsing several packs of Yakult I noticed the due “use by” date had expired – can they still be consumed and until when?
You can drink it a month later and have no harm but you wont be getting the whole 8 Billion LIVE bacteria.
I am not a huge fan of the product unless you want it for probiotics alone. I see the ingredient list is’nt too appealing – water + sugar + skim milk powder + glucose + Natural & Artificial Flavors + LACTOBACILLUS CASEI SHIROTA
I would do this instead which is HEALTHIER AND FRESHER – Yogurt (you can thin it with water) + proibotic capsule dumped in it. Does the job just fine and for fraction of cost.
Where can I buy Yakult in South Delhi?
Is it okey for the pregnant women to drink yakult?
I have not found one place to buy this!
I on Vancouver Island, BC and would try mail or online order if that was the only option available to me. I am very keen to try this for the possible allergy benefits.