Just purchased. Can anyone point to any real evidence these can survive a stomach transit? They dissolve easily, so I'm very skeptical.
498308
It will be almost a year since you raised this question. I find it telling that the company has not provided a response. I'm doing product comparison and the ability to make it stomach digestion is the whole point. Thanks for asking!
498309
I tried these and they did not work on me and since there is no outside party that test them, I don't know if they even know? I wondered that as well after watching one dissolve in a bottle of water within 4-5 minutes?? I switched to Flora Pro Health and got 2 months as they are a 1 time per day, 3rd party tested and passed my water test. It took a little over 1.5 hours before it even started dissolving! Anyway, hope this helps a little.
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Very good question and one that companies might not want to answer. http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC1489325/ The findings were that S. thermophilus might survive and be passed in feces. So, there you go.
498311
I've called them several times, they never answer their phones. I left messages with my email as they request and have never had them answered either.
523031
The blister pack is one issue - I notice they recommend refrigerating these after opening which would help preserve. The more important point to me is that these have no mannitol (stomach upsetting) in them and that they are a true 400mg dose of SAM-e - not 400mg of the salt compound as many others are.
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I think this should be a question for the manufacturer. It seems too much like medical advice to say whether to take a supplement without it's "sealed container." I have started taking mine every other day because I do notice a 'fishy" burp occasionally. Otherwise I like them. I would look for a smaller pill for your son, even if he has to take more than one to get the necessary amount.
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The very first day, I took them with very little food and had one burp -- normal for me after a meal -- and there was the slightest taste as though I'd just had some nice 'Orange Roughy' for dinner. Not unpleasant at all...very mild...and not a single hint of a fishy burp since then. I have a very sensitive stomach and I would highly recommend these. For the price and quality, these may be the best buy on the market!
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Yes, I think they are. They say they can be taken on an empty stomach. Just to be safe though I like to have them with food. Take a few bites, swallow them, then finish your food. That way they're coated & they also absorb better nutritionally because your body thinks theyre real food. I really like these multivitamins a lot & have bought them for years now.
69558
They dissolve instantly in the liquid. I usually just put them in my water bottle and shake it up. :)
1367706
I've been taking them regularly for several years. I pop them just before lunch (other supplements before breakfast), I've never had an issue with after taste.My wife took them for a bit at random times and did complain about the after taste; I think the key is to have other "stuff" in the mix ! Take them just before a meal.
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I would not eat them, not because of loss of liquid, but because of the possibility of bacterial invasion. I would ask Amazon (if this is where you bought them) to replace them. It is only reasonable that they put them in your hands after you purchase them in a safe condition.
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most likely, food is not the most important thing, you can last that long on water alone, the emergency rations would allow you to maintain a level of activity by having them to eat, i think they would better your chances of survival if they were available. They have a coconut flavor, not to strong, and not sweet like a candy. I keep a couple of packages in my truck emergency kit. They are also easy to consume on the move and don't take up much room in a daypack
1989477
These are tiny, and also, will dissolve easily in a few moments. They don't seem to dissolve in water, but in your mouth they will. I'm referring to the tablets, not the capsules.
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These are probably NOT the snacks. They are great when you start chewing them, but are very bitter a few seconds later. I am not sure about the "medicine", but these are the ones that my friend suggested that is almost completely healed of breast cancer without using medicine. She has totally gone organic in her eating and "clean" on products and food (including eating 8-12 of these a day). Another friend of mine claims that these have B17, that he says have cancer killing properties. I thought, why not, I will give it a shot!! If you buy them try one first and wait for the kick. Have a protein shake ready to wash it down!!! Have a good day! These are probably NOT the snacks. They are great when you start chewing them, but are very bitter a few seconds later. I am not sure about the "medicine", but these are the ones that my friend suggested that is almost completely healed of breast cancer without using medicine. She has totally gone organic in her eating and "clean" on products and food (including eating 8-12 of these a day). Another friend of mine claims that these have B17, that he says have cancer killing properties. I thought, why not, I will give it a shot!! If you buy them try one first and wait for... » Read More These are probably NOT the snacks. They are great when you start chewing them, but are very bitter a few seconds later. I am not sure about the "medicine", but these are the ones that my friend suggested that is almost completely healed of breast cancer without using medicine. She has totally gone organic in her eating and "clean" on products and food (including eating 8-12 of these a day). Another friend of mine claims that these have B17, that he says have cancer killing properties. I thought, why not, I will give it a shot!! If you buy them try one first and wait for the kick. Have a protein shake ready to wash it down!!! Have a good day! « Show Less
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I don't remember. It has been a while, but I did not have a problem swallowing them. Sorry to not be more help.
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These r not monster capsules...i would equate them to a multi vitamin...would suggest that when you take them swish them around in your mouth with water then swallow and chase that with additional swallows...have noticed that in the handling process that 1 or 2 might leak their contents out on the others...not a big deal...it is gonna happen...swishing will eliminate this issue...hope this helps...doug
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not sure never made them before...but i would check the bottle to see if it is harmful if ingested...otherwise if it works let me know i may want to try it!
419197
Never tried to dissolve them in water. I don't think they would. If they did, it would take too long.
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Yes .... while it's preferable to let the tablets dissolve naturally - they are able to be chewed .... hope that helps ....
897021
I have not tried any of these as of yet. I bought these as a supply for the future. What is your experience?