How long can the probiotics survive without refrigeration? The box claims they are continuously refrigerated during storage and delivery.
1732884
i keep mine refrigerated as soon as i receive them until used upthis company did not recommend refrigeration but my past usageof other sources have ALWAYS recommended refrigeration.
1732885
I don't know, I always keep my refrigerated, I first purchase at a vitamin store & the store recommend that it be kept in the refrigerated, so I keep doing it.
1732886
Lactobacillus any of a group of rod-shaped, gram-positive, non-spore-forming bacteria of the family Lactobacillaceae. Similar to other genera in the family, and can not survive dedication. Makes you wonder how they can. How then can they be dried, pulverized and placed in a capsule? I have become a wary shopper.
1732887
Common sense tells me that the efficacy rate of probiotics diminishes over time without refrigeration. I recommend Garden of Life to all first time probiotic users. If they see a significant result, I recommend live fermented food for a optimum gut health. If their issues disappear, and they see no more result, I say, "your welcome".
1732888
The manufacturers don't mention the need for refrigeration, so they should be OK. I do store mine in a fridge because that's what I've always done.
1732889
As with all probiotics cold storage will extend the life. Being dried kefir grains, they are limited by the method used to dry and store. I would reccomend looking at brewing Your own Kefir, then You can control drying and quality. Just google Water Kefir to see where most of the probiotics come from.
1732890
i keep mine refrigerated as soon as i receive them until used up this company did not recommend refrigeration but my past usage of other sources have ALWAYS recommended refrigeration.
1698841
Hello caromtns. Yes, alhaytham is correct. It should be refrigerated to extend the life of the micro-organisms in the capsule. We will be looking into an encapsulation process that eliminates the need for refrigeration, in the new year. Thank you for your question, caromtns. And thank you for your reply, alhaytham. Amazon is the biggest retail platform in the world, it is this type of 'conversation' that creates community and unbiased feedback that is essential for the consumer to make the right choice for them. Sincerely Victoria Playfair Co-founder Savi Wellness Products
1031642
I received my order of Primal Defense which was delivered in my mail box. I didn't know it was put in my mailbox until the next day and temperatures are over 100 outside. My bottle of probiotics was very hot because it sat in a hot environment for 24 hours. Do you think that is a problem for the quality of the product?
1651305
No need for refrigeration, they've lasted a couple of weeks in the pantry opened....(it comes in a .zip resealable bag). I've never had a bag no longer than two weeks before it was fully eaten, and they were still very fresh...
1255302
We do not ship any products in cold packs. We have found that the delivery time is not long enough to damage the quality of Probiotic supplements. Also, reputable companies package their supplements in such a way as to minimize deterioration from heat during transit. The supplement is subject to higher than average temperatures several times during its way from the raw materials supplier to your door, and it has to be packaged to preserve as much of the original potency as possible. Hermetically sealing a supplement provides barrier between your supplement and oxygen, the catalyst element that reacts with heat to cause oxidation or spoilage.We hope this information is helpful. -Swanson Health Products We do not ship any products in cold packs. We have found that the delivery time is not long enough to damage the quality of Probiotic supplements. Also, reputable companies package their supplements in such a way as to minimize deterioration from heat during transit. The supplement is subject to higher than average temperatures several times during its way from the raw materials supplier to your door, and it has to be packaged to preserve as much of the original potency as possible. Hermetically sealing a supplement provides barrier between your supplement and oxygen, the catalyst element... » Read More We do not ship any products in cold packs. We have found that the delivery time is not long enough to damage the quality of Probiotic supplements. Also, reputable companies package their supplements in such a way as to minimize deterioration from heat during transit. The supplement is subject to higher than average temperatures several times during its way from the raw materials supplier to your door, and it has to be packaged to preserve as much of the original potency as possible. Hermetically sealing a supplement provides barrier between your supplement and oxygen, the catalyst element that reacts with heat to cause oxidation or spoilage.We hope this information is helpful. -Swanson Health Products « Show Less
1227826
I keep it in the refrigerator ... I've read that will keep the bacteria alive longer. When I received it, it was not kept cool in the box.
976375
I've kept them unrefrigerated on a shelf and have not noticed any problems. I recently ceased using them because I became extremely constipated and, when I went on line to try to find a substitute, I saw a plethora of one-star user comments that probiotics gave them constipation problems.
252012
We ship all probiotics with an ice pack. However, in accordance to the manufacturer's shipping policy, the ice packs will not remain frozen. As long as the probiotics are shipped with a frozen ice pack, there potency will be maintained during transit, even if the ice pack is completely warm and thawed upon arrival. THDV Staff
1465366
This is a soil based probiotic and does not require any refrigeration whatsoever. Dairy based probiotics are the only strains that need temperature control.
700204
No, they don't need refridgerated, but I keep mine in the fridge because of the probiotics- it says it's not necessary though.
921881
Should be OK for delivery time. When I received the probiotic powder, I stored it in the fridge. Hope that helps.
1062989
Hello Raleigh. Yes, they are both live bacteria. The reason ours says to refrigerate is simply to extend the life of the bacteria. The ones that do not need refrigeration are encapsulated in such a way that oxygen does not reach the capsule until it is opened. While we are looking into this type of packaging in the future, the reviews and customer feedback we have received has shown that the bacteria in our product is effective and very much alive.Thank you for your question, Raleigh. Have a great day.Victoria PlayfairSavi Wellness Products
48326
I think its good for a few months after you open it, probiotics always recommend you put them in the fridge for longer life and freshness.
2271770
When you buy them at the health food store they are refrigerated so I have always kept them in the frig. They aren't refrigerated during shipment however. I'm also not sure if the box says they need to be refrigerated so I guess I'm not too helpful. Sorry
1450716
I got a box in early December, around the first week. The box is stamped March 2, 2015. I think that you get 3 months to consume the product. It does say that no refrigeration is needed. I have bought this product for a number of years without any problem. I hope that this helps.
1427688
Yes, it does have to be refrigerated. It has 10 probiotic strains, and 50 billion live cultures per capsule. Contents are on the box.
413158
No, these probiotics do not require refrigeration, but they were recommended to me by my doctor and they are even more potent and effective than some probiotics that I've taken in the past that do require refrigeration. These are well worth the money in my opinion. When it's in my budget these are by far my top choice!