How does Sun Organics ship during hot summer months? This probiotic will not be compromised at room temperature but 90-100 degrees is different.
1018980
Even in summer, the product is only out of refrigeration for a few days during shipping, which is not enough time to cause deterioration below the stated cfus. Over the summer we may add expedited shipping options for those requesting it.
1855948
The products do ship from Arizona, however the temperatures do not bother the stability of the peel for the amount of time it is exposed. for long term storage however it should be kept at room temperature.
2186571
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
727422
Hi Cruella, Yes, it's best for the life of the probiotics if they are refrigerated. Also, probiotics in general can be susceptible to moisture so try not to leave them outside the fridge for any length of time when you do take them out. Best thing is to open the bottle, get your probiotics and then put the bottle straight back in the fridge. They will last longer and work better this way.RegardsAaron ParkerCEO, MightySupp
1899696
I don't refrigerate mine, I live in San Diego, and we went through a 3 week heat wave last month, and my bedroom (where I keep my vitamins) was easily 90 degrees all day and they didn't discolor at all. I think you could if you wanted to, but it isn't necessary.
1056743
Hello, Thank you for contacting Swanson Health Products! We are happy to explain. The products are kept in a temperature-controlled environment at our facility right up until the time they're shipped to customers. We hope this information helps! Have a great day! Rubi G.
309681
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.
132372
In Sun City AZ where I maintain an inside 75deg temp year round I store it in a cabinet away from outside walls. You have received more carefully researched replies that mine. I'm informed by them as well. John Vaughan
2043897
Excellent question. I am concerned about this and i called this probiotic manufacturer. They said that in buying the vendor should refrigerate. I decided NOT to buy probiotic from anyone anymore unless I know the refrigeration is complete manufacture to selling.
2046245
Our house ranges from 70-90 in the summer. Our refrigerator has worked like a champ. We only keep beverages in it, but they are always cold.
122974
If it is fulfilled by Amazon (Prime or free shipping), it is shipped refrigerated directly from Metagenics to Amazon at the beginning of the week so it will reach them quickly and not sit in a hot UPS truck over the weekend. This product sells out very fast, so it doesn't stay in the warehouse very long. I have been using Metagenics products for over 15 years, always with great results. After seeing all the comments about refrigeration, I checked directly with the manufacturer. They told me they do not have to be stored in refrigeration once they arrive unless the room is very hot. Their probiotics are guaranteed potent to label claim until the date of expiration at room temperature. There are no problems with Amazon's storage. They are stable up to 90 degrees F; I can't imagine a working warehouse would be that hot. I don't know if Amazon ships them in a refrigerated carton; I hope this info helps!
386124
Yes, that will work just fine. The optimal temperature range to culture Bifidobacterium animalis is 37°-41° C. The optimal temperature range to culture Lactobacillus acidophilus is 37°-42° C. So they both thrive in pretty close to the same range. You can start Bifidobacterium animalis yogurt using a special freeze dried starter culture, or one container of the Activa brand yogurt. I'd start it off of Activa personally as they have a specific sub-strain of b. animalis that is specially adapted to the acidity of yogurt. You can save one container from each batch you make to start your next batch. Best of luck. Yes, that will work just fine. The optimal temperature range to culture Bifidobacterium animalis is 37°-41° C. The optimal temperature range to culture Lactobacillus acidophilus is 37°-42° C. So they both thrive in pretty close to the same range. You can start Bifidobacterium animalis yogurt using a special freeze dried starter culture, or one container of the Activa brand yogurt. I'd start it off of Activa personally as they have a specific sub-strain of b. animalis that is specially adapted to the acidity of yogurt. You can save one container from each batch you make to start your next... » Read More Yes, that will work just fine. The optimal temperature range to culture Bifidobacterium animalis is 37°-41° C. The optimal temperature range to culture Lactobacillus acidophilus is 37°-42° C. So they both thrive in pretty close to the same range. You can start Bifidobacterium animalis yogurt using a special freeze dried starter culture, or one container of the Activa brand yogurt. I'd start it off of Activa personally as they have a specific sub-strain of b. animalis that is specially adapted to the acidity of yogurt. You can save one container from each batch you make to start your next batch. Best of luck. « Show Less
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?
2033507
To be honest, we have such hot weather that I'm thrilled it knocks our temperature in a huge window-lined room down more than 10 degrees. Our room also has the disadvantage of having a huge archway that opens into a mud room and the rest of our home. It was 98 degrees outside and I was thrilled my sunroom was 80 degrees. I think expectations should be adjusted depended on load, how open the room is to other areas, and the external temperature. One thing this is NOT is central air. We have central air and there is no comparison. That being said, I still think this is the best portable unit on the market today and we are still very pleased with it. To be honest, we have such hot weather that I'm thrilled it knocks our temperature in a huge window-lined room down more than 10 degrees. Our room also has the disadvantage of having a huge archway that opens into a mud room and the rest of our home. It was 98 degrees outside and I was thrilled my sunroom was 80 degrees. I think expectations should be adjusted depended on load, how open the room is to other areas, and the external temperature. One thing this is NOT is central air. We have central air and there is no comparison. That being said, I still think this is the best portable... » Read More To be honest, we have such hot weather that I'm thrilled it knocks our temperature in a huge window-lined room down more than 10 degrees. Our room also has the disadvantage of having a huge archway that opens into a mud room and the rest of our home. It was 98 degrees outside and I was thrilled my sunroom was 80 degrees. I think expectations should be adjusted depended on load, how open the room is to other areas, and the external temperature. One thing this is NOT is central air. We have central air and there is no comparison. That being said, I still think this is the best portable unit on the market today and we are still very pleased with it. « Show Less
932116
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.
1971648
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!
1139671
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.