Yakult: The History Of The World’s Leading Probiotic Beverage

His works concentrated on preventive medicine and doing research on bacteria and microorganisms that could boost health and prevent the occurrence of illness. Eventually, he learned that acid bacteria help control bad bacteria in the gut. Dr. Shirota cultured LcS that is strong enough to survive the digestive acids of humans and can reach the intestines alive. With this, the bacteria can give digestive health benefits.