Why don't these animal probiotics have to be refrigerated like humans? I was wondering why the animal probiotics don't seem to need to be refrigerated???
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I take probiotics that don't have to be refrigerated recommended my by doctor. Years ago the only kind you could find were the ones in the fridge. That has all changed.
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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
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We actually sell this product directly out of our New Life Vitamins warehouse. The probiotics are kept refrigerated here until shipping out to customers. When shipped we send them priority mail with an ice pack in the package. We are not exactly sure how Amazon stores their live probiotics but this is our process here at New Life Vitamins.
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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?
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All the strains are probiotic.It is designed so it does not have to be refrigerated. But it is best to be refrigerated.
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This probiotic does not need refrigeration. I just make sure to keep it sealed. It has made a HUGE difference for my cat, who had been prone to bouts of IBS. She is so much better.
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John, The nice thing about the Primal Defense is made so the Probiotics are viable without refrigeration. It works really well and I have 2 chronic illnesses. This is the only product(s) that have worked for me and I honestly can say if it's worked for me there's a high probability it'll work for anyone. I also highly recommend reading the book Patient Heal Thyself from the holistic doctor who produced these products. I hope this helps.
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Unfortunately, Swanson Health Products does not ship any item with a cooled environment. We have found that the delivery time is not long enough to damage the quality or potency of the viable organisms in Probiotics. We hope this is helpful. -Swanson Health Products
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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 Playfair Savi Wellness Products
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This is a soil based probiotic and does not require any refrigeration whatsoever. Dairy based probiotics are the only strains that need temperature control.
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Good question. I read up on probiotics and chose this because (1) apparently probiotic formulas have some life in them. Much the same way yeast has to be carefully preserved, anti-biotics have to be refrigerated and used in a timely fashion. This was the only product I saw that advised refrigeration. Needless to say, I didn't get a whole bunch of it, but tried a bottle at a time.
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I´m not sure, but I noticed when I stored mine in a cold place, like the fridge, the casing got hard. I have no idea if this affects the potency of the probiotics or not.
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Technically no, it does not need to be refrigerated, BUT if you refrigerate any probiotic it will last longer, and be more potent, when you take them.
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I refrigerate mine. Better to be safe than sorry. Just love this product, I take it to elevate my immune system and also give it to my dog. Hope this helps.
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My wife uses 3 RAW products vitamins, enzymes and probiotics.Only the probiotics need refrigeration. I just checked the enzyme bottle and it says nothing about refrigeration. I believe you are ok with that. Normally if any item needs refrigeration it is sent with cold packs for shipping. Raw enzyme doesn't need refrigeration.
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No, as you know, most probiotics do need to be refrigerated but this one does not which makes it good for travel.
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Here's another idea. My husband just wrote to Purina about another matter and they answered quickly. If you are really concerned about whether to refrigerate Fortiflora, why not just send them an email.