...about 2 weeks ago and I've only just realised i'm supposed to have put them i the fridge. Should I chuck them?
2006-10-11 04:28:17 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Diet & Fitness
If it is recommended to refrigerate them then you should throw them out. Most likely they are all dead. I use biobeads from Natrol. They do not need to be refrigerated.
2006-10-11 04:35:59 · answer #1 · answered by djk 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm looking at my bottle, and it does say to refrigerate after opening, but in all honesty, I tend to think this is bunk. The product wasn't refrigerated when I bought it, and the only protection against the 'elements' was a paper covering across the mouth of the bottle. If refrigeration is so darned vital, then why aren't they sold in the cool cabinet? If your acidophilus was stored at room temperature, not exposed to high heat like from lighting or cooker heat, then I'd say go ahead and use it. It certainly won't make you ill, and as they say - If it doesn't kill you, it's bound to help! :)
2006-10-11 04:42:03 · answer #2 · answered by Mrs B 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I haven't a clue what acidophilus is but anything that is supposed to be refrigerated and hasn't been for 2 weeks is I think ready for the garbage...
2006-10-11 04:36:37 · answer #3 · answered by geordie.lady 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If the packaging states they should be refrigerated, then yes, you should toss them.
If it says refrigerate after opening - if the package is still sealed it should be fine.
It can very easily be contaminated by foreign substances, as well as lose most of its effectiveness.
2006-10-11 04:38:22 · answer #4 · answered by Moxie1313 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Too late to save em now :)...chuck them.
2006-10-11 05:19:54 · answer #5 · answered by huggz 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
MY MUM USES IT AND WONT USE IT IF ITS BEEN OUT OF THE FRIDGE, BUT IT SHOULD SAY ON TUB OR ASK IN HEALTH FOOD SHOP.
2006-10-11 04:37:46 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, get some new ones! Still, they're quite helpful.
2006-10-11 04:30:55 · answer #7 · answered by Gwynneth Of Olwen 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it is live bacteria...it has probably gone off.
2006-10-11 04:29:56 · answer #8 · answered by canada grl 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
canada grl......where have they gone off to?
2006-10-11 04:35:50 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋