Yakult Science for Health
Yakult Science for Health is an educational hub that empowers healthcare professionals, researchers and students by offering a range of resources and services to support and expand their knowledge of the gut microbiome, probiotics and more.
Science has always been at the heart of the Yakult company, since the microbiologist Dr Shirota selected and cultivated Lacticaseibacillus paracasei Shirota in Japan in 1935. The Yakult company continues to support and fund independent medical and scientific research worldwide.
For more information and free access to scientific gut health resources visit www.yakult.co.uk/hcp or contact the Science Team at science@yakult.co.uk.
Your Company’s Approach to Healthcare:
The term “gut health” has recently garnered widespread attention from scientists, medical professionals, the media, and the general public, reflecting a growing recognition of its importance to overall wellbeing. Yakult has been a pioneer in this field since 1935, when microbiologist Dr Shirota first cultivated a strain of lactic acid bacteria which paved the way for Yakult’s iconic drinks. Today, science remains at the heart of Yakult. Beyond supporting medical research, the team of qualified nutritionists at Yakult Science for Health offer a range of resources and services for healthcare professionals to expand their knowledge of the latest research in gut health.
Impact of Your Products/Services on Healthcare:
At Yakult Science for Health, we recognise the challenge healthcare professionals face in providing comprehensive information within limited appointment times. To address this, we have developed a range of patient resources designed to extend support beyond the consultation room. Created by a team of qualified nutritionists, these trustworthy resources focus on core habits to establish good gut health. Our easy-to-understand materials are perfect for handing out to patients, allowing them to read at their own pace at home; thus reinforcing and complementing diet and lifestyle advice discussed during appointments. We also dive into the latest scientific papers and summarise key research into concise information, visuals and practical tips. This information provided via booklets, presentations and events are invaluable as many healthcare professionals lack the time of access to fully engage with such research, enabling them to further inform and advise patients.
Innovation in Your Business:
Yakult Science for Health are continuously providing educational content for healthcare professionals via resource booklets, presentations and events based on the latest scientific evidence. This year alone, we have published 3 patient resources: ‘The Gut Health Handbook’, a ‘Gut Health Habit Tracker’ tear-off pad and ‘The Athlete Gut Guide’. We’ve also launched ‘The Female Gut Health Guide’, ‘Gut-Immune Axis’ and ‘Gut-Metabolism Axis’ resources specifically for healthcare professionals.
Future Direction:
Upcoming initiatives of Yakult Science for Health are always driven by the latest emerging scientific research and in response to the needs of healthcare professionals. With this in mind, we will soon be launching our eagerly anticipated ‘Gut-Brain Axis’ resource which will condense the latest evidence regarding the intricate relationship between the gut and the brain. As this as a key area of interest for healthcare professionals, with significance to patients, we are also organising a webinar this September with a leading gut-brain expert from APC Microbiome. You can sign up to this online event here: https://mynutriweb.com/microbiota-gut-brain-axis-a-deep-dive/
We always strive to create resources and initiatives which fill a need or knowledge gap for healthcare professionals and welcome input and feedback from those working directly with patients.