I am aware that there are both refrigerated and unrefrigerated probiotics. I have read and assume the refrigerated are better but wonder about other opinions.Even when I bought unrefrigerated at the drug store, it said to refrigerate after opening. I have seen some that say refrigeration is NOT necessary. They are sold that way on Home Shopping Network and by Phillips.
Mine aren't refrigerated when I buy them, but I do refrigerate after I open them. I've also purchased some from the refrigerated section of the store before. Honestly, I think the ones I buy and have shipped to me are better. It probably has more to do with the strains included, and maybe the number of strains in the "mail order" product.
KweenB - which brand do you use, please?The one I used to get a GNC was to be refrigerated after opening but didn't need to be before. Then I discovered Florastor which has been much more beneficial for me than the one I mentioned above. I can't remember how many different strains of active cultures were in the old one though. It wasn't bad...the Florastor was recommended by my gastroenterologist so I gave it a try. It's not cheap..but worth it.
I think the refrigerated ones are better based on the fact some strains are found in yogurt , but the unrefrigerated ones say they are more practical for travel, etc. which they are.I just got some that are not refrigerated but will refrigerate after opening. PATHETIC