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Topic: Testing viability of probiotic

terv
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Does anyone know how to test the viability of a probiotic?

I just received sacc from vitacost and it didn't have an icepack in it.

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Lymetoo
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saccromyces boulardii should NOT be refrigerated

I go by results myself. Be SURE to also buy a "regular" probiotic.

I now use this one. I think it's really good!!! And it's important for me, as I am dairy free.

http://www.customprobiotics.com/custom-probiotics-adult-formula-cp-1.htm

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terv
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Interesting. I didn't know that. Can it withstand being shipped in this summer heat?

I am taking cp1 and really pleased too. I have much better results than taking Theralac.

Do you take anything else besides the cp1? I am mixing it with my theralac because I need to use the theralac up

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soccermama
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Why should s boulardi not be refrigerated? I have been keeping my in the fridge. ARRRGH!

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MichaelTampa
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quote:
Originally posted by Lymetoo:
saccromyces boulardii should NOT be refrigerated

I go by results myself. Be SURE to also buy a "regular" probiotic.

I now use this one. I think it's really good!!! And it's important for me, as I am dairy free.

http://www.customprobiotics.com/custom-probiotics-adult-formula-cp-1.htm

I have been refrigerating my sacc b. It is Jarrow brand, and says on the bottle that refrigerating it will make it last longer. Curious where you heard that.

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terv
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Heard from vitacost. They said:

Upon thorough review of the situation, the manufacturer does not require us to ship their products with a cold pack. Your items are stabilized to not need refrigeration until the seal is broken.

This is allergy research brand.

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aiden424
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I ordered probiotics from vitacost that did need to be kept refridgerated. They were packed in a very small ice pack. I paid $30 for next day delivery. When I recieved them the ice pack felt like it had been micro-waved for 5 minutes. It was extremely hot!

One tiny ice pack is not going to work in this heat. Will not buy anymore probiotics till winter. I will then stock up on them for the next year.

Kathy

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