Especially a powdered mix that has an acidophilus product in it?
2007-12-30 06:05:54 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Alternative Medicine
the expiration date on any acidophilus product is key, those little bacteria do not live forever, they need a warm moist environment to grow...refridgeration just serves to slow them down a bit, but there is a date past which those bacteria will die, so pay attention to that.
2007-12-30 06:33:06 · answer #1 · answered by essentiallysolo 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Here's something to realize....
In GENERAL.. the efficacy of supplements (such that they are) holds for a very long time under appropriate storage conditions. Many expiration dates are meant as a marketing ploy to force you to continue to buy more product.
There are some pharma formulations, however, that do change over time, especially when exposed to light, etc.
I don't know the answer specifically for acidophilus... but my gut tells me that you are likely fine for a year or more past the expiration date so long as it has been stored according to directions. It's a probiotic, so storage in the fridge is best.
2007-12-30 14:15:55 · answer #2 · answered by Twice as Nice 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
A pharmacist can answer that question better than anyone else. Pharmacists are SO smart, kind and helpful. You can look up "Pharmacies" in the Yellow Pages. :)
2007-12-30 14:10:08 · answer #3 · answered by LadyLynn 7 · 2⤊ 1⤋
Very
2007-12-30 14:15:53 · answer #4 · answered by Wounded Duck 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
i should recommend that do not use any medicine that has expired. It wont help you , it may harm you.
2007-12-30 20:20:27 · answer #5 · answered by garnet 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋