Probiotics in Japan

[wqrnbw]

Hi all,

Are probiotics available in Japan? Specifically, lactic acid probiotics. Not the Yakult drink, but the type you would buy from a pharmacy. If so, what are the most common, easy-to-find brands?

Thanks for you time,

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[pipokun]

Yes, you can easily find the OTC medication.

I don't know what you usually take, but tell the pharmacist what you usually take, esp., composition and dosage.

A brand, The Guard by Kowa contains (per 9 tablets):
30mg of lactic acid
10mg Nattokinase
http://www.the-guard.jp/
Don't worry the tablet does not smell bad even containing nattokinase.

Yogurt based on vegetable-oriented lactic acid is popular now here.
Labre
http://www.kagome.co.jp/labre/

[wqrnbw]

Thank you! I will look for "The Guard" in pharmacies.