Lactobacillus gasseri SBT-2055

What is the function of L. gasseri SP Strain?

L. gasseri SP Strain , our original probiotic, is shown to reduce visceral fat .

Visceral fat decreased after 12 weeks of intake.

Changes in abdominal visceral fat area

CT images of abdominal cross section (our most significant result)

Volunteers (n=101 ; 54 men, 47 women; BMI of 25 to 30 kg/m2 ; 20-64 years old) were given 100 g of fermented milk containing L. gasseri SP Strain (107 cfu/g) or the control for 12 weeks.

After 12 weeks, the abdominal visceral fat area in the test sample group was significantly reduced compared with the control group.

Takano et al., Japanese Pharmacology & Therapeutics.41, 895-903 (2013)

Lactobacillus gasseri SBT2055 R&D examples

We pursue the potential of Megmilk Snow Brand’s proprietary Lactobacillus gasseri SBT2055.

Suppress accumulation of visceral fat

Through testing conducted on adult males and females, we confirmed that subjects who consumed yogurt containing Lactobacillus gasseri SBT2055 saw a significant decline in stomach area visceral fat compared to subjects who did not.

Y. Takano, et al. “Visceral fat-reducing effect of fermented milk containing the probiotic Lactobacillus gasseri SBT2055”, Japanese pharmacology & therapeutics, 41 (9), 895-903 (2013).

Constrain fat absorption and promote its discharge

Through testing conducted on adult males and females, subjects who consumed yogurt containing Lactobacillus gasseri SBT2055 had significantly higher fat content in their feces compared to subjects who did not. From these results, we found that Lactobacillus gasseri SBT2055 constrained fat absorption and promoted excretion from the body.

Ogawa, et al. “Lactobacillus gasseri SBT2055 suppresses fatty acid release through enlargement of fat emulsion size in vitro and promotes fecal fat excretion in healthy Japanese subjects.” Lipids in Health and Disease (2015).