Key Resources

Practical Resources for HCPs

These practical resources aim to educate HCPs about the basic role of the gut and the factors which influence the composition of the gut microbiota.

Diet Diversity

This practical guides aims to educate HCPs about the importance of a diverse diet to promote a more diverse gut microbiota. Your gut microbiota is a dynamic ecosystem that responds to your dietary choices. Embracing a diverse range of plant-based foods enriches your diet with valuable fibre. This dietary fibre acts as nourishment for your gut microbiota, fostering the growth of various beneficial bacteria, including Lactobacilli and Bifidobacteria.

Get to Know the Gut

This practical guide aims to educate HCPs about the importance of the gut microbiota for our health. It delves into the key functions of the gut microbiota in the body, the factors which can influence it and how it changes throughout life.

Gut Glossary

A dictionary for all gut-related key terms surrounding the microbiome, microbiology research and regulatory bodies.

HCP Gut Health Habit Tracker

The Yakult Science gut health habit tracker allows healthcare professionals to monitor 5 key gut health habits: diet diversity, exercise, mindfulness, sleep, and hydration. Download and print the tracker at the start of each week and check-off each day that you meet the habit goal. Contact us to order your free yearly tear-off gut health habit tracker pad.

LcS Fundamental Research Booklet

This document contains an overview of fundamental research, including studies that demonstrate survival of Lacticaseibacillus paracasei Shirota (LcS) in the gut, safe consumption for humans, beneficial modulation of the intestinal microbiota and metabolites, strain identification and stability.

Probiotics Toolkit

Check out our Probiotics Toolkit, designed to help healthcare professionals identify key information when recommending a probiotic: Labelling, Efficacy, Safety and Survival.