Are the probiotics kept continuously refrigerated during storage?
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I know they are kept refrigerated in health food stores and some vendors ship them in a cool wrap. I honestly don't know about mass shipments via commercial trucks. I have purchased mine without the chill pack and refrigerate them after I get the shipment. I suspect they would be more potent if always kept refrigerated but I still have been very happy with the product and it seems to work for me.
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I´m not sure, but I noticed when I stored mine in a cold place, like the fridge, the casing got hard. I have no idea if this affects the potency of the probiotics or not.
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I went on their website to ask this very same thing and found that this particular one does not require refrigeration. I always keep my supplements in the fridge anyways so that's where it went.
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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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Hello, Thank you for contacting Swanson Health Products! We are happy to help! Probiotics are not shipped 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. Please also be assured that this product is stored at our Swanson facility in a temperature-controlled environment 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, Jessi V. Swanson Health Products Customer Account Specialist
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I live in Hawaii where it's always warm - This info is from website of manufacturer FAQ's:How should the Proviable products be stored? The direct-fed microbials in Proviable products are microencapsulated to ensure viability with storage at room temperature, not to exceed 77° F, for two years. The expiration dates are found on the packaging. If there is concern about storage at temperatures above 77° F, the Proviable products can be stored in the refrigerator as long as they are not frozen.
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Dear Kevin,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. Please contact us with any additional questions.
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Hello! We do not use refrigerated carriers to ship orders. Please be assured that the product is hermetically sealed and the probiotic count exceeds the label claim to ensure all label claims hold true at the point of receipt for the customer. Refrigeration is recommended once opened. We hope this information is helpful!
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I have been told that as soon as a probiotic that needs to be refridgerated becomes warm (not regrifgerated) it is no longer as potentially useful. Are you saying that a two day shipment will not effect the product?
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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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I do not refrigerate my probiotics ever. So it should be ok to send it to your location.
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Nope, it will still be perfectly fine. I did a ton of research on it before buying because I was worried about it too. The cold pack is in there simply as a courtesy, but it's not necessary. The probiotics are fine at room temperature until the bottle has been opened. So just put it in the fridge once you open it.
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My understanding with probiotic, cooler temps are best, so I would say yes to the refrig
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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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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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As a microbiologist, my answer is yes - any foodstuffs should be refrigerated after opening the container
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Good question. I read up on probiotics and chose this because (1) apparently probiotic formulas have some life in them. Much the same way yeast has to be carefully preserved, anti-biotics have to be refrigerated and used in a timely fashion. This was the only product I saw that advised refrigeration. Needless to say, I didn't get a whole bunch of it, but tried a bottle at a time.