quick additional question: can the pills go rancid over time? Thanks
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All fish oil will go rancid if kept too long. We process the fish oil very quickly after they're caught, which extends the time before it will go rancid. Be assured that if you use it before the expiration date, it will be fine. Thanks, Kurt - Young Life Research
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No, I think all vitamins have just weird smells. Not rancid, but they do have a smell. I like the product!
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I'm assuming you want the expiration date? That varies with each bottle and each lot that is made. As I bought this product well over a year ago, I can't tell you that definitively. However, I can say most vitamins in general last at least 6 months but most over a year or so. I think though, the pills only last 30-60 days so you should be able to take them all before any expiration.
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No they are chalky like normal pills. Wasn't bad to swallow though. I haven't seen a difference
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My jar didn't say, but I keep it in the fridge anyway to preserve it longer. All natural oils/fats would go rancid unless they have preservative (which you don't want).
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Whole flaxseeds don't go rancid, and they keep amazingly well with very little effort. Once the shell is cracked, however, the oil within them will quickly go rancid. I've been buying flaxseeds in bulk for years. I don't worry about air tight containers, nor keeping them cool (although the latter can't hurt). Mostly, you want to keep them dry and away from pests (e.g. rodents, insects, etc.) I keep them in their original bag, with the top rolled down and a bungee cord to keep it in place. It wouldn't hurt to freeze the seeds to kill any insect eggs, but i've never had a problem so i don't usually bother to do this. Whole flaxseeds don't go rancid, and they keep amazingly well with very little effort. Once the shell is cracked, however, the oil within them will quickly go rancid. I've been buying flaxseeds in bulk for years. I don't worry about air tight containers, nor keeping them cool (although the latter can't hurt). Mostly, you want to keep them dry and away from pests (e.g. rodents, insects, etc.) I keep them in their original bag, with the top rolled down and a bungee cord to keep it in place. It wouldn't hurt to freeze the seeds to kill any insect eggs, but i've never had a problem so i don't... » Read More Whole flaxseeds don't go rancid, and they keep amazingly well with very little effort. Once the shell is cracked, however, the oil within them will quickly go rancid. I've been buying flaxseeds in bulk for years. I don't worry about air tight containers, nor keeping them cool (although the latter can't hurt). Mostly, you want to keep them dry and away from pests (e.g. rodents, insects, etc.) I keep them in their original bag, with the top rolled down and a bungee cord to keep it in place. It wouldn't hurt to freeze the seeds to kill any insect eggs, but i've never had a problem so i don't usually bother to do this. « Show Less
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I have been using tbem for almost 4 months and have not noticed pilling. They still look great and I was them frequently since my daughter spits up often
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You're probably better off looking at the expiration date. The pills aren't as effective after that.
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Mine had March 1, 2015 on it. I don't want to sound cavalier about it, but this is one of those products I don't worry about with regard to expiration, although there's plenty of time left. It's made of roasted grain that has a long shelf life. I suppose it could eventually get rancid, but it may take a long time. By that time it will be gone.
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I can't exactly answer your question as my pills have never smelled. You may want to return them for a different bottle. I don't think I would take them if they smell bad.
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Mine was rancid upon delivery. In my option, it's a gamble as to how old the oil will be that you get. Assuming you get a fresh bottle, keep it in the fridge always. Go to the fridge to apply, then put it back in.
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I bought these Senokot pills a few months ago. I have never had a problem with them going bad. I usually stock up when there is a special price. The largest amount I bought was 6 bottles and by the time I got to the last bottle, I had the same results as I did from the first bottle of pills. I take two at night before I go to bed and they work well overnight.
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It happens to me when I have them out of the container and in something like a plastic baggie for an extended period of time. I think it has to do with exposure to air. I'm not sure that it hurts the pills... If anything it might make them less potent? But if you leave them in the airtight container it should be fine.
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Most meds can go over their expiration by several months without a problem. We used a single bottle for more than two years with our Yorkshire as our vet suggested cutting them in half and giving 1/2 daily (she weighs 9 Lbs.) It did not seem to diminish the results of the pill in the second year.
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I took 3 pills every other day, so it lasted me a while, more then a month. You won't take the full dose because it's too much. Start with one box and go from there, your body may or may not accept it, and you don't want to waste money.
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Expiration dates will vary depending on when the pills were purchased. They are usually good for about 6 months if stored appropriately. Possibly even a year.
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I think the exp was Jun 2014.My suggestion (after speaking to a physician) is: you can take any multi-vitamin up to 60-90 days after it has expire and you should be ok. However, after that, taking it wouldn't have any adverse effects, but the medication's potency may go down. Also, understand that these may have oils that may get rancid.FYI, my wife has been taking it up until yesterday when she had a bad fishy after taste and may stop taking them. So, it's off to pharmacy (or amazon) again, for me.