I ordered this through the vitamin shoppe and it didn't come with a chill pack. How can I evaluate the potency of it?
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Ordered the same variety of probiotic through Amazon and, similarly, it arrived without the benefit of a cold pack. However, (a) I ordered it during the winter, (b) the package was chilly to the touch upon arrival, and (c) the probiotic works as advertised. If you're concerned, return it and insist that your package be sent in a refrigerated condition. Otherwise, try it and see if it works. For my part, I intend to lay in a several month supply supply before the weather warms up, thereby avoiding the whole issue.
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this product is the most potent probiotics on the market, and it works almost immediately as the probiotics stimulates healthy activity out of powel movement letting nutient end up where it's suppose to.
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If the bottle is kept closed and away from direct light, it seems to retain its potency for quite a while. I often add generous amounts to face and body cream, so I've never had a bottle of it for more than a few months. I do not refrigerate it and it always stays as strong as when I first opened it. If your pores are open from exercise or a hot shower, you will definitely feel it working. Also, if you use it right after alpha-hydroxy products, you may feel a slight sting. Overall, its a good way to add Vit C to your cosmetics and I prefer it to the liquid versions. Good luck!
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Hello!In order to maintain the potency of this product, we do require refrigeration once the item is received. However, we do not ship any products in cooled packaging. We have found that the delivery time is not long enough to damage the quality or potency. We hope this information is helpful. Take care. Swanson Health Products
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The bottle states to keep this refrigerated. It doesn't state anything on the label about testing.
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I order mine from a different website. The natural dot com and it's always came with a cold pack.
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No, this is the purest & best one I found/trust for my girls. If the ingredients aren't listed on amazon, check it out on vitacost.com. They list ingredients & honestly if order it from vitacost over amazon. Amazon doesn't cold pack it, vitacost does. Probiotics need to stay cold or they loose thier potency & live cultures. It's same price & free shipping if you order $49 worth of stuff, so bulk up if need & buy 2-3 at a time;) good luck
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Hello, We apologize for any inconvenience but we don't currently offer cold pack service. We are able to assure you that the shipping time is not long enough to have a significant impact on the quality of the products. We test our products throughout their shelf life to ensure that they meet the label claims. We ship our products to Arizona to be tested for potency and purity by independent third party labs and the potency is still meeting label claims despite shipment in high temperatures. Since these samples are not refrigerated during shipment, our testing tells us that our supplements withstand heat during shipment without damage to potency. Air is the enemy of potency of products, not heat from sitting in a delivery truck. We ship supplements all over the world to hotter destinations than Florida without concern, as do our competitors. Supplements are shipped via ground in trucks without temperature controls nationwide to local health food stores as well. We hope this information is helpful! If there is anything else we can assist you with, please let us know. Thank you! -Anna H.
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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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Mine has never come with a cold pack. I just put it in the freezer when I get it and it always works just fine.
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That is why I purchased it. I have not finished a bottle yet so I'm not sure. Some days they look lighter and some days they don't. I have high hopes can't verify yet.
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Here is a link that NOW Foods sent me when I emailed them about their potency levels and refrigeration. Hope it helps!http://www.nowfoods.com/Quality/Quality-Notes/088797.htm
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I didn't see anything on the bottle either. I agree with the other review that suggested you check with the manufacturer.
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The bottle I ordered was not shipped refrigerated. In fact, I never used it because of this.
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I would hope so, but only the specific seller can answer. You should always keep it refrigerated. However, if not refrigerated for a couple days in transit...it's not the end of the world. I believe it would still be effective. It may be slightly less potent, but this stuff is so potent to begin with it will still work and be helpful. There are websites online who specify they ship in ice pack, so you could check into that.
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Mine was not sent with a cold pac , which is why I never ordered it through Amazon again...I buy it locally to ensure it stays cold...if you order through Amazon, you might want to call the company who you are ordering it through to make sure it's packaged correctly..
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The bottle does not provide any information. I will be using a different multivitamin after this bottle is empty because the vitamin C is in an incomplete form. The replacement is from Nutrigold. You may want to look into them. nutrigold.com
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Hi Natnicha! Well for one thing I did not put my vitamins in the frige...condensation occurs. Although it states at the bottom of the box "Store in a cool, dry place." I hope this answers your question and will solve problem.