The package says to keep it refrigerated. How is that done with shipping to your home? Does it come in an insualted package?
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Hi MatthewThat is confusing about refrigeration. It should be kept in refrigeration while in inventory and especially after opening should be kept in refrigerator at all times. The short time during shipping and not be under refrigeration does not harm the product. There have been many tests on this subject by many companies and especially Renew Life well documented. I have been shipping these products for 20 years and we have never shipped with any type of refrigeration and there have not been any problems with products.Bobby House of Nutrition
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Hi Matthew That is confusing about refrigeration. It should be kept in refrigeration while in inventory and especially after opening should be kept in refrigerator at all times. The short time during shipping and not be under refrigeration does not harm the product. There have been many tests on this subject by many companies and especially Renew Life well documented. I have been shipping these products for 20 years and we have never shipped with any type of refrigeration and there have not been any problems with products. Bobby House of Nutrition
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Actually, the package says "Best if Refrigerated" and generally has more to do with the consumer AFTER purchasing the product and breaking the seal. Frankly, even the manufacturer does not ship this refrigerated or in insulated packages, so if any store tells you that, they are lying to you. Renew Life is a great company, though, and they take the time delay from manufacturing to opening the package to determine the expiration and potency guarantee date. They have done studies on stability taking this into consideration, and so long as it is not left on the dashboard of a hot car for an extended period of time, it will be fine. Actually, the package says "Best if Refrigerated" and generally has more to do with the consumer AFTER purchasing the product and breaking the seal. Frankly, even the manufacturer does not ship this refrigerated or in insulated packages, so if any store tells you that, they are lying to you. Renew Life is a great company, though, and they take the time delay from manufacturing to opening the package to determine the expiration and potency guarantee date. They have done studies on stability taking this into consideration, and so long as it is not left on the dashboard of a hot car... » Read More Actually, the package says "Best if Refrigerated" and generally has more to do with the consumer AFTER purchasing the product and breaking the seal. Frankly, even the manufacturer does not ship this refrigerated or in insulated packages, so if any store tells you that, they are lying to you. Renew Life is a great company, though, and they take the time delay from manufacturing to opening the package to determine the expiration and potency guarantee date. They have done studies on stability taking this into consideration, and so long as it is not left on the dashboard of a hot car for an extended period of time, it will be fine. « Show Less
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The item can withstand mild temperatures for a few days, when it is sealed. We only ship these out on Mondays and Tuesdays so that the items do not sit over the weekend. We only ship them USPS Priority or UPS Ground. Especially during this time of year, we can safely transport this product by mail and UPS. During the summer, we use ice packs (with insulation) if the package will arrive in 2 days (either if it is sent by UPS 2nd Day Air or close enough to Chicago). If it will not arrive in 2 days, we do not ship it.
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Yes I did put it in the fridge. It has to stay in a cool place...it was said on the packet..
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We keep it in the fridge but it didn't come in chilled. It you buy it from Sherry's website it does.
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Hi Dawn...just store it in a jar with a tight lid in a cool dark place. If too hot in your home place container in the fridge. You can take it out when your home gets cooler again...you should be able to keep for up to a year. Hope this helps!
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I just purchased this product, and the packaging states "refrigerate after opening."
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You only need to refrigerate it after you open it. Barlean's doesn't ship it to the stores refrigerated, so it's fine. The fridge just makes it last a bit longer and keep it fresher longer. Enjoy!
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This product is shipped room temperature, but is sealed. The label reads, "Refrigerate after opening."
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I keep mine in the fridge. It arrives in insulated wrapping to keep it cool and I assume like other probiotics that it will require refrigeration.
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No, it does not. And it does not need to be refrigerated after you receive it. If you were to buy it in a store, it would be on a shelf in an aisle that is refrigerated. It does need to be prepared in a cool drink though.
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It comes Vacuum packed so it's important to Refrigerate after opening to maintain quality.And If you have purchased a larger quantity you can even put it in the Freezer.
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No, I ordered several times from different vendors via amazon and first two times it was sent with an ice pack, last two times I ordered, product arrived hot and I was unable to give to my son! Called company and they told me unless, ordered from a physician's office, these so called vendors should not be selling this product and the company is not Liable for how long it has been stored or shelved without refrigeration! We have no way of knowing! I would not recommend, better to be safe than sorry!
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I guess the best is to buy it refrigerated, but it's fine to purchase it online because its only some hours that the bottle will be exposed to high temperatures and no harm will be made to the oil.When you receive it at home keep it refrigerated.
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No. This needs to be refrigerated, but is the best product I have found. There is only one place that ships refrigerated and it is pureformulas dot com.They also have the best prices.
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It didn't say on the bottle to refrigerate it, but I keep it in the refrigerator to keep it fresh. I like this brand because it is shelf stable so I use it both while traveling and at home.
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I presume it is refrigerated prior to shipping as it is recommended to refrigerate upon receiving to keep it fresh. Each bottle came packaged in small bubble pop envelopes but not in cold packs. I don't think it is critical for short term but over longer periods. I ordered about a half dozen of them at once and refrigerated what wasn't being used.
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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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Hello, Thank you for contacting Swanson Health Products! We are happy to help! We do not ship products refrigerated. However, please be assured that when a manufacturer formulates a product, they are aware that the product will not be able to be refrigerated 100% of the time. The manufacturer knows that products may 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. We ship the products to our customers, exactly how we receive them. Please also be assured that this product is stored at our Swanson facility under refrigeration 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, Kimberly B. Swanson Health Products Customer Account Specialist