Amazon sells this product which needs refrigeration and another probiotic which doesn't need refrig. Are they both live bacteria and why the diff.?
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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 PlayfairSavi Wellness 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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I spoke with the manufacturer of this product and they stated that their preparations guarantee the indicated bacterial count. In other words production involves a 'bug count' of more than content information in case of loss during shipment or anytime not refrigerated. I have also found no difference in using either store bought or those shipped to my home.
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It arrives in the same box--sometimes--with other Amazon products. Not-refrigerated. It works fine for me. Does it really require refrigeration--or just cool storage?
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depends on the seller. ive begun a list for myself so I know who to buy from and who not to. even though klaire labs states in the insert that it can go without being refrigerated, that it just decreases the strength after 3 months --i still dont want to take the chance bc who knows how long it sits on the shelf before being shipped out. PLUS so expensive why take the chance! (ALWAYS TEST PROBIOTICS WHEN THEY COME. GOOGLE HOW TO TEST PROBIOTICS. THE FIRST LINK IS THE ONE I USE WITH SUCCESS) ---sellers I wont buy from are "happy,smart,&cute" and "SHOPnSEND" --they do not shop with any cold pack or ice.i contacted happy and they said its fine and sent copy of klaire labs insert. they could not have been a nicer company to work with BUT I stopped buying from those two (even though product was alive) I only purchase from places that care more for the quality. sellers that DO ship with ice every time and ive had GREAT success with is "bon vivant essentials"---they sell on here quite frequently and seem to be the cheapest so I normally hold out for when they are selling on here with klaire labs bc I know they send with ice hope this helps. will try to update as my list grows. also know you can return if no ice and if test dead!
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Most probiotic labels only guarantee their 20 billion live culture claim at manufacture, not at the consumer. The manufacturer has no control over how carefully the product is handled once they ship it to a distributor. For example if the product is allowed to sit in high temperatures in a warehouse, that will negatively impact the number of probiotic cultures that survive. I for one would not recommend purchasing probiotics by mail during the summer as they will roast sitting in mail/delivery trucks.
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I've kept them unrefrigerated on a shelf and have not noticed any problems. I recently ceased using them because I became extremely constipated and, when I went on line to try to find a substitute, I saw a plethora of one-star user comments that probiotics gave them constipation problems.
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I do not refrigerate my probiotics ever. So it should be ok to send it to your location.
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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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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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Hello, Thank you for contacting Swanson Health Products! We are happy to help! We do not ship probiotics refrigerated. However, please be assured that when a manufacturer formulates a probiotic, they are aware that the product will not be able to be refrigerated 100% of the time. The manufacturer knows that products will 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
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Yes SolMan636, they're fine. Other probiotics reproduce through binary fission and need to be refrigerated in order to put them into a dormant state or to slow down metabolic action while their `food' source isn't available otherwise the bacteria dies off. Refrigeration preserves them so you have viable bacteria in your supplement. But Bacillus coagulans survive with or without refrigeration because they don't use binary fission to reproduce. They use sporulation and the endosperms can lie dormant for a very long time. Endosperms have been found viable after being dormant for centuries in tough environmental conditions. Yes SolMan636, they're fine. Other probiotics reproduce through binary fission and need to be refrigerated in order to put them into a dormant state or to slow down metabolic action while their `food' source isn't available otherwise the bacteria dies off. Refrigeration preserves them so you have viable bacteria in your supplement. But Bacillus coagulans survive with or without refrigeration because they don't use binary fission to reproduce. They use sporulation and the endosperms can lie dormant for a very long time. Endosperms have been found viable after being dormant for centuries in... » Read More Yes SolMan636, they're fine. Other probiotics reproduce through binary fission and need to be refrigerated in order to put them into a dormant state or to slow down metabolic action while their `food' source isn't available otherwise the bacteria dies off. Refrigeration preserves them so you have viable bacteria in your supplement. But Bacillus coagulans survive with or without refrigeration because they don't use binary fission to reproduce. They use sporulation and the endosperms can lie dormant for a very long time. Endosperms have been found viable after being dormant for centuries in tough environmental conditions. « Show Less
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I bought mine recently from Amazon and the label is different than the one in this picture. Mine looks like is the newer label (White, green, blue). I can tell our probiotics are working so I think ours is legit.
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Yes, it does have to be refrigerated. It has 10 probiotic strains, and 50 billion live cultures per capsule. Contents are on the box.
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Threelac probiotic does not ship with a cold pack. Refrigeration is not required although the company indicates that consumers may refrigerate if they so wish, however, they caution against potential for freezing as that woulddamage the product. Stability studies have shown claimed activity up till expiration date.
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As per Custom Probiotics website, "the loss at room temperature wthin a few weeks is very low. We can therefore assure you that the quality of our very high potency probiotic dietary supplements will not be compromised." Here at Sun Organics, we do keep all our probiotics refrigerated and suggest you do the same upon receipt. Our goal is to provide you value products at affordable prices. To add cool packs would add at least $10 to the product cost. WARNING: ANY SELLER SHIPPING VIA AMAZON FULFILLMENT - AMAZON DOES NOT OFFER REFRIGERATED WAREHOUSING, SO PRODUCT WILL DETERIORATE.
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Yes....I haven't ever refrigerated my Mighty Supp Probiotics. They continue to be the best probiotics I have ever tried.
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Yes, Mary Jane, it IS Probiotics and we are very pleased with these, have taken for quite a while now. You do have to keep them refrigerated. Hope this helps.