Did I ruin my probiotics?

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journey2health

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Posted 3/2/2011 5:07 PM (GMT 0)

I have the kind that are refrigerated and I had to travel for a day and then refrigerate them. Did I ruin them>

notsosicklygirl

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Posted 3/2/2011 6:40 PM (GMT 0)

I am sure they are fine. Usually they are shelf stable and it's not too hot outside. I think I've told you, most of the probiotics sold in stores refridgerated are not shipped cold.

mom2panda

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Posted 3/2/2011 6:48 PM (GMT 0)

Probably not. When I called the VSL distributors, they said they would be okay for 5-7 days at room temp. My shipment had been delayed, so I was concerned.

quincy

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Posted 3/2/2011 6:51 PM (GMT 0)

They're fine...it would be different if you left them out continually. I've left mine out overnight on occasion..d'oh...I don't worry about it since the capsules are enteric coated.

songlady

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Posted 3/3/2011 2:21 AM (GMT 0)

I agree.... I've thought it would be fine to leave them out for several days, and on occasion I've done so without any noticeable damage (i.e. no difference in the way they worked.)

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