Findings from 1073R-1 lactic acid bacteria research(7)

Yogurt containing 1073R-1 lactic acid bacteria has been confirmed to reduce school absenteeism and improve learning motivation in elementary school students (human study conducted in boys and girls attending 6 elementary schools in Hachioji City, Tokyo, from 2022 to 2023).

This study was a non-consumption-controlled crossover study involving 2,179 boys and girls attending 6 elementary schools in Hachioji City. The effects of consuming yogurt containing 1073R-1 lactic acid bacteria for 8 weeks on the number of days absent from school, motivation to learn, and interpersonal relationships were analyzed.

The results suggested that consuming yogurt containing 1073R-1 lactic acid bacteria may reduce symptoms in students who are absent from school.

Average number of days absent (total)

Average number of days absent (by number of days absent)

Consumption of yogurt containing 1073R-1 lactic acid bacteria significantly improved nasal and eye problems and chills.

Results of questionnaire on physical conditions
(comparison between periods of consumption and non-consumption)

Consumption of yogurt containing 1073R-1 lactic acid bacteria significantly improved concentration in class, motivation to learn, interpersonal relationships, and irritability at school.

Results of questionnaire on physical conditions
(comparison between periods of consumption and non-consumption)

Subject pool	Boys and girls attending 6 elementary schools in Hachioji City
Number of subjects	2,179
Amount	Yogurt containing 1073R-1 lactic acid bacteria: 122 g/day
Period of consumption	8 weeks
Study period	October 2022 – March 2023

(Source: Tang S et al. Discover Food.2025;5:217.)