Will the product still be effective if it was not shipped cold? What is the likelihood that the bacteria are shipped in good health?
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I have ordered florastor which is the same product and they did not ship it refrigerated. Apparently, it does not need to be kept cold.I am no expert however.
1989709
It seems it has not hurt the quality of the product. I refrigerate the bottles as soon as the arrive in the mail.
1989710
It is in powder form inside of clear gel capsules so the likelihood of freezing or high heat should be no problem. The bottle also contains a drying agent too , but not sure if that does anything.
1989711
This is not a bacteria, it is actually a fungus which grows in tropical regions on mangosteen fruit's skin, so it is well adapted to heat.
1989712
From the Jarrow web site on this product: Saccharomyces Boulardii+MOS does not require refrigeration and can be stored at room temperature. Refrigeration will, however, extend the shelf life. Avoid temperatures above 77°F (25°C).Room Temperature Stable.
1989713
There are no bacteria in this. This is medicinal yeast, and does not need to be stored cold. It helps foster beneficial bacteria in the gut.
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Ice packs are not included when your order is fulfilled by Amazon and are included when fulfilled by merchants listing offers to ship with ice and the buyer sees clearly the ice pack is included when making their purchase. More importantly, however than the question as to whether the product comes with an ice pack or not is the question regarding necessity of an ice pack. It's significant to note that while many buyers of Klaire Labs probiotics insist these products require refrigeration to ship, the manufacturer does not. The manufacturer reports in their summer 2011 update on probiotics; "At Klaire Labs, we conduct real-time stability studies on all our probiotic products to assess their long-term viability at both refrigerated and room temperatures. Data we've obtained from independent laboratory tests indicate our products maintain a relatively high degree of stability at room temperature for up to five months and then gradually begin to lose potency (see graph below). This suggests that while our probiotics require refrigeration to maintain viability over time, they do not quickly die off at room temperatures. Products may be taken out of the refrigerator for weeks or even months without a significant loss of viable organisms. Products shipped to customers with cold packs also retain excellent viability even if the cold packs are thawed and the product no longer feels cold to the touch at the time of arrival. To further ensure the potency of our products, we routinely formulate with "overages" so that even small losses of activity that may occur during shipping, handling, and storage are insignificant."
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I have been told that as soon as a probiotic that needs to be refridgerated becomes warm (not regrifgerated) it is no longer as potentially useful. Are you saying that a two day shipment will not effect the product?
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We recommend using this product when temperatures are 40 degrees or above. Microbes are inactive in colder temperatures.
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You need to store it in a cool dry place, not refrigerated. I,m sure it gets hot in the transport but unless you can get it local you would have to order. Fast delivery will hopefully prevent to much deteriorization.
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It says on the bottle it does, but I contacted the company and they said that during shipping they dont use ice packs. You need to refrigerate once opened to maintain potency of the probiotic. They said its guaranteed at least 25 billion. It dosent make since to me though, wouldnt it be logical to ship with an ice pack and then guarantee higher than 25 billion. Its almost like false advertising if they state 50 billion on the bottle, yet guarantee 25 billion, thats half lost. Just ship with an ice pack already...just my two cents.
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Hello, Thank you for contacting Swanson Health Products! We are happy to help! Probiotics are not shipped refrigerated. However, please be assured that when a manufacturer formulates a probiotic, they are aware that the product will not be able to be refrigerated 100% of the time. The manufacturer knows that products will not be shipped refrigerated, therefore there is a very decent amount of time allowed so that a product can be shipped and still exceed its potency. Please also be assured that this product is stored at our Swanson facility in a temperature-controlled environment at all times. As long as your product is sealed and not in direct sunlight, its potency and integrity will not be compromised. We hope this information is helpful! If there is anything we can do to further assist you, please let us know. Our quality, value and customer service have made Swanson Health Products a trusted source of nutritional supplements since 1969. To help us build this privileged relationship with you, we welcome your comments and suggestions, as it is our pleasure to serve you at any time. Sincerely, Jessi V. Swanson Health Products Customer Account Specialist
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Dear Valued Customer, Thank you for contacting Swanson Health Products! We apologize for any concern and we are happy to help. Please be assured that the shipping time is not long enough to have a significant impact on quality. The products are kept in an air-conditioned environment at our warehouses until the time they're shipped to customers. The bottles themselves are made of food grade plastic to protect the product. The bottles also have an internal induction seal to provide an oxygen barrier which reduces oxidation or spoilage. The majority of our product testing is done at off-site labs and the samples sent for testing are not refrigerated during transit to a testing lab. Test results showing the product continues to meet the label claim for potency tell us that the supplements withstand heat during shipment without damage. Our shipping methods are consistent with other large supplement companies. We know of no other mail order company that refrigerates products during shipping. Even if the product is refrigerated when you see it for sale in a retail store, it may not have been refrigerated during shipment to the store. We hope this information brings you peace of mind. As always, we do offer 100% money back guarantee on all products for up to 1 year past the purchase date. If there is anything we can do to further assist you, please let us know! Christy L.
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Hello, we do not refrigerate our products upon shipping. Please be assured we have done testing to ensure the ship item is not long enough to damage the quality or potency of the product.
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HiWe ship all of our cold product in a Styrofoam container with ice packs. We ship them at the beginning of the week to try and prevent them from sitting in the postal office. The product can be left at room temperature for a few days with out losing its strength.
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I would recommend trying to find this locally in a health food store where its kept refrigerated. You're paying a premium to have it shipped cold as it should be. I would recommend a shelf stable brand SBO (like Prescript Assist) if your looking to effect bigger changes to the gut flora. Take it with some resistant starch.
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It should be refrigerated or kept in freezer. It depends on where you get it from. Some places will keep it cold with ice packs on shipping, and some places just ship as is. It can go rancid faster if it hasn't been kept cool.
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It does not arrive with ice packs so I do not order during the warmer months. All high quality probiotics should be kept in the refrigerator to maintain the good bacteria. I have read that you can keep it stored on the shelf and it would be fine. However, I do know that when probiotics get warm, over time they lose their potentcy.
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Unfortunately, Swanson Health Products does not ship any products in cooled environments or dry ice. If a product requires refrigeration, it is stored as such in our warehouse. We have found that delivery the time frame is not long enough to damage the quality or potency. -Swanson Health Products
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The probiotics need to be in the refrigerator, and so are typically sent with a cold pack, but digestive enzymes aren't usually as sensitive to heat. In my experience, they should be fine while being shipped to you. Hope this helps!
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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
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Actually - no - but the product still seemed to do it's job, even without constant refrigeration - sometimes they would get left in my purse, etc. and it still helped keep my system in good shape. I was in bad need of being rebalanced with the proper probiotics and it brought about a "cure. I've been free of troubles for over 2 months now after using one bottle.