Funding
This research was funded by Yakult Honsha Co., Ltd. Head Office and was carried out by the CReS Kyushu. Due consideration was given so that the interests of the participants and the interests of the researchers do not conflict with each other (conflict of interest) by receiving funding from the company. The CReS Kyushu covered the expenses associated with this research and research cooperation expenses for the participating researchers, but the amounts paid were determined by various national regulations.