If shipped in summer heat, will the bacteria strains still be effective? Seems like they would be killed off.
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I wouldn't think so since this product does not require refigeration- however, I would not order these! I tried twice and both packages were dried out and not fresh at all.
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I can't say if the product is effected by the heat vs cold but when I miss a dose/day to my 28 lb dog she smells, she becomes a bit slower in actions. She responds to vetri-probiotic better than the few I've tried including digestive enzymes. She is also allergic to wheat based consumables as a side consideration. I order three bags at a time but have not had an issue with freshness. Both of my dogs expect one of these before eating.
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You wouldn't have any problems if you buy them now. They should be stored in a refrigerator, this way bacteria will not grow. They do come sealed, but still the best way to store them. Make sure to get them to room temperature before you use them. This was a very interesting experiment, your grandchildren will love it!
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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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Think about it this way, if your probiotic is so fragile that it cannot withstand potency without refrigeration, they will not last within your body. A good probiotic will be able to withstand temperatures of 100 degrees F.
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Hi Michael. This is a good question and also a very difficult question to answer because there are so many variables that can affect the life cycle of bacteria. MightySupp's probiotics are manufactured using cGMP which is certified Good Manufacturing Practices. This ensures that the best processes are in place to protect the life cycle of the probiotics so that they remain as potent when they get to you as they are at the time of manufacture. Many factors however can then come into play such as heat, light and moisture. If for some reason, say during transport, that the probiotic was exposed to these elements, then their efficacy would be reduced. So a guarantee of live CFU's upon delivery is difficult because we cannot control all the factors from the time the product leaves the manufacturing plant. What we can do however, is offer you a money back guarantee should you, at any time, feel the product has not lived up to your expectation. We stand by that 100 percent. As I said before, this is a very difficult question to answer due to the multitude of variables that accompany probiotic manufacture but I hope I have at least alleviated some of your concern. Kindest a Regards Aaron Parker CEO, MightySupp
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Here is what Barlean's says, taken from their website: Do you ship the oil refrigerated? Does the transit time affect the oils?Either high heat (over 300 degrees F) or sustained heat over a very long period of time can degrade Omega-3 oils. The relatively short transit times and variable seasonal temperatures encountered during transit have been found to be insignificant when tested extensively. Even shipments arriving in summer heat waves can be assured as being potent and undamaged.
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I don't think it causes any problems. I've been using it from Amazon for over 2 yrs. I refrigerate it once I receive it, but I don't know where it's been before that. I feel it would be the same case with the health food stores. They may refrigerate it, but who knows what goes on before it gets to them. This is from Barlean's site - "Either high heat (over 300 degrees F) or sustained heat over a very long period of time can degrade Omega-3 oils. The relatively short transit times and variable seasonal temperatures encountered during transit have been found to be insignificant when tested extensively. Even shipments arriving in summer heat waves can be assured as being potent and undamaged." I don't think it causes any problems. I've been using it from Amazon for over 2 yrs. I refrigerate it once I receive it, but I don't know where it's been before that. I feel it would be the same case with the health food stores. They may refrigerate it, but who knows what goes on before it gets to them. This is from Barlean's site - "Either high heat (over 300 degrees F) or sustained heat over a very long period of time can degrade Omega-3 oils. The relatively short transit times and variable seasonal temperatures encountered during transit have been found to be insignificant when... » Read More I don't think it causes any problems. I've been using it from Amazon for over 2 yrs. I refrigerate it once I receive it, but I don't know where it's been before that. I feel it would be the same case with the health food stores. They may refrigerate it, but who knows what goes on before it gets to them. This is from Barlean's site - "Either high heat (over 300 degrees F) or sustained heat over a very long period of time can degrade Omega-3 oils. The relatively short transit times and variable seasonal temperatures encountered during transit have been found to be insignificant when tested extensively. Even shipments arriving in summer heat waves can be assured as being potent and undamaged." « Show Less
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I really doubt anything bad should happen, as long as they did not get too hot. Follow the instructions on the package they should be fine.
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Bacteria needs moisture. Otherwise not sure. Never had any problems though.
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I live in the desert S.W. and I have FortiFlora shipped priority overnight. In the summer it is worth it.I track so I can contact the shipper as to when he will be by my house the next day. I buy enough boxes to last 6 to 8 weeks at a time. It is more cost effective shipping durning the hot months. I hope this helps you. Also, it does not hurt to see if the vender will give you a break on shipping. Living in hot areas does have it drawbacks for products like this. So, yes, as far as I know it will kill the culture if left outside for very long.But I will say this, it has been great for my two old lady dogs with sensitive stomachs.It works well with their special diets.LCR I live in the desert S.W. and I have FortiFlora shipped priority overnight. In the summer it is worth it.I track so I can contact the shipper as to when he will be by my house the next day. I buy enough boxes to last 6 to 8 weeks at a time. It is more cost effective shipping durning the hot months. I hope this helps you. Also, it does not hurt to see if the vender will give you a break on shipping. Living in hot areas does have it drawbacks for products like this. So, yes, as far as I know it will kill the culture if left outside for very long.But I will say this, it has been great... » Read More I live in the desert S.W. and I have FortiFlora shipped priority overnight. In the summer it is worth it.I track so I can contact the shipper as to when he will be by my house the next day. I buy enough boxes to last 6 to 8 weeks at a time. It is more cost effective shipping durning the hot months. I hope this helps you. Also, it does not hurt to see if the vender will give you a break on shipping. Living in hot areas does have it drawbacks for products like this. So, yes, as far as I know it will kill the culture if left outside for very long.But I will say this, it has been great for my two old lady dogs with sensitive stomachs.It works well with their special diets.LCR « Show Less
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From a food safety standpoint, it is prudent to refrigerate. It is possible for mold spores and other bacteria to grow in/on the water even with the smoke content. Refrigerating it will greatly decrease any microbiological activity and prolong the "shelf life".
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Karen: I have always kept the was in the spa over the summer and never had a problem with it. If there is bacteria in it, it isn't hurting anything. That's my naive solution. Linda
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No bc if it is cold they will put a heat pack in the box so they stay warm. However if shipping takes too long they will die, I had 100 dead. But when I sent them a picture of the dead ones they sent me a new shipment free.
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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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Talked to Kenny over the phone. The reason is due to low temperature. The plates were incubated at room temperature around 68 F, which is too low. Advise him to place the agar plates in a make-shift incubator. Within 24 hrs, he told us that he saw colonies of bacteria.Customer Support EZ BioResearch LLC
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Hi Christina, as JW and Gigi have pointed out, the answer is Yes. There is probably one caveat to that, and that is, if the probiotics have already been in refrigeration for a long time then you'd probably want to get one of those little cold bags (you know the foil type ones) and keep them in there while travelling. If you're going on an extended trip and you have a new unopened bottle, then don't put the probiotics in the fridge to begin with until you've finished your travels. That will keep the probiotics stable throughout your trip. Hope that helps.
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We understand your concern. While extended exposure to high temperatures could have an effect on supplements, the shipping time is not long enough to have a significant impact on the quality of the products. The products are kept in a temperature-controlled environment at our facility right up until the time they're shipped to customers. In addition, the bottles are hermetically sealed to provide an oxygen barrier that helps prevent oxidation or spoilage. We test our products throughout the shelf life to ensure they meet the label claim. Since the samples are not refrigerated during shipment, our testing tells us that our supplements withstand heat during shipment without damage to potency. Swanson Health Products