Bacillus subtilis C-3102 < for human >

Bacillus subtilis C-3102 < for human >

Bacillus subtilis is a bacterial strain found in dry vegetation and soil that is closely related to the Bacillus subtilis natto bacterium used to make fermented soybeans (natto). Bacillus subtilis C-3102 reaches the gut in living form. It was selected from among many bacterial strains for its high potential to create health benefits by impacting the gut microbiome.

Research background

The Asahi Group’s research on microorganisms and fermented milk can be traced back to Calpis, a company that produced and released Japan’s first lactic acid bacteria beverage in 1919. Tests done on mice in the 1970s as part of a collaborative research project between Calpis (then still an independent company) and Riken found that longevity was promoted by a proprietary formulation of fermented milk made from lactic acid bacteria and yeast. This work has inspired the Asahi Group to study the gut microbiome and its component strains. The Group has pioneered gut microbiome research by refining cutting-edge microbiome analysis technology and seeking out materials providing health benefits via the gut microbiome.

Major research findings

• Increase in gut bifidobacteria
• Alleviation of constipation symptoms
• Alleviation of functional gastrointestinal disorder symptoms
• Alleviation of loose stool symptoms