Is it better to buy it from a store that keeps it refrigerated or is it okay to buy it online without it getting tampered due to lack of refrigeration?
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If you read Barlean's website tt is supposed to be fine that it is not refrigerated for that short time. Once I receive it I refrigerate it. I have been getting it from Amazon for over a year with no problems.
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In the cool months here in western Washington I feel pretty safe about ordering this from Amazon. Shipment is speedy, and it's a much better deal. The flax seed oil develops a fishy scent when it is getting old. So far it's always looked, smelled, and tasted fresh when it arrived. I'm not comfortable ordering it in these warm months. However, the first time I got this stuff from a store in the refridgerated section it smelled slighly fishy and got worse in a hurry. We have no way of knowing how it was packed and shipped to the store or how long it sat in a warehouse somewhere. It's probably a gamble either way. In the cool months here in western Washington I feel pretty safe about ordering this from Amazon. Shipment is speedy, and it's a much better deal. The flax seed oil develops a fishy scent when it is getting old. So far it's always looked, smelled, and tasted fresh when it arrived. I'm not comfortable ordering it in these warm months. However, the first time I got this stuff from a store in the refridgerated section it smelled slighly fishy and got worse in a hurry. We have no way of knowing how it was packed and shipped to the store or how long it sat in a warehouse somewhere. It's probably... » Read More In the cool months here in western Washington I feel pretty safe about ordering this from Amazon. Shipment is speedy, and it's a much better deal. The flax seed oil develops a fishy scent when it is getting old. So far it's always looked, smelled, and tasted fresh when it arrived. I'm not comfortable ordering it in these warm months. However, the first time I got this stuff from a store in the refridgerated section it smelled slighly fishy and got worse in a hurry. We have no way of knowing how it was packed and shipped to the store or how long it sat in a warehouse somewhere. It's probably a gamble either way. « Show Less
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In my opinion it should not make any difference. But once you open it does need to be refrigerated.
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This product has production dates clearly labeled, and I get fresh material every other month automatically from Amazon. The turnover must be brisk. If you buy older material locally you cannot be sure if it was just put in the reefer last night after storage in warm warehouse. I have never had Barlean's go rancid and never chill it.
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I guess the best is to buy it refrigerated, but it's fine to purchase it online because its only some hours that the bottle will be exposed to high temperatures and no harm will be made to the oil. When you receive it at home keep it refrigerated.
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I guess the best is to buy it refrigerated, but it's fine to purchase it online because its only some hours that the bottle will be exposed to high temperatures and no harm will be made to the oil.When you receive it at home keep it refrigerated.
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It should be refrigerated or kept in freezer. It depends on where you get it from. Some places will keep it cold with ice packs on shipping, and some places just ship as is. It can go rancid faster if it hasn't been kept cool.
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The first time I ordered this I did not even think to check if it needed to be refrigerated and it seemed absolutely fine. The second time I ordered, I ordered several at a time so I keep it in the fridge. I do use a weekly pill dispenser so 7 days at a time sit in that with no refrigeration and seem to work the same.
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Hi Matthew That is confusing about refrigeration. It should be kept in refrigeration while in inventory and especially after opening should be kept in refrigerator at all times. The short time during shipping and not be under refrigeration does not harm the product. There have been many tests on this subject by many companies and especially Renew Life well documented. I have been shipping these products for 20 years and we have never shipped with any type of refrigeration and there have not been any problems with products. Bobby House of Nutrition
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Hi MatthewThat is confusing about refrigeration. It should be kept in refrigeration while in inventory and especially after opening should be kept in refrigerator at all times. The short time during shipping and not be under refrigeration does not harm the product. There have been many tests on this subject by many companies and especially Renew Life well documented. I have been shipping these products for 20 years and we have never shipped with any type of refrigeration and there have not been any problems with products.Bobby House of Nutrition
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This product does not need to be refrigerated. In fact I don't recommend it. It lasts indefinitely in a cool place sealed.
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It comes Vacuum packed so it's important to Refrigerate after opening to maintain quality.And If you have purchased a larger quantity you can even put it in the Freezer.
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I don't know whether it is kept refrigerated at the Amazon warehouse. The bottle says that it needs to be refrigerated but that a short term heat exposure is acceptable. I have been ordering for a while now and I have not noticed any problem with potency. It has always been effective. The reason I know is that my mother has diverticulitis and some occasional problems with loose bowels because of it and this is what she uses to take care of that and it always does. It would be good for Amazon to respond to your question of whether this item is kept refrigerated prior to shipping.
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I ordered from Green DOT sales via Amazon prime and it came without any refrigeration. I even ordered one day shipping thinking it would be better so it would stay cool longer. I tested for activeness and it did NOT pass, both glasses of milk were exactly the same the next day. So I tried to return for a refund but Amazon refused the automatic return so I had to contact customer service, and after I told them about it, they allowed me to return it. I don't think Green DOT sales told Amazon that they need to keep the bottles refrigerated in their warehouses, but that is just my guess.
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I refrigerate it after opening but when I travel it's obviously not staying cold and it's still as good & effective. So does it "need" to be refrigerated, preferably YES, but a few day's w/o refridgeration wont hurt it based on my many years of using this wonderful supplement. Hope this helps.
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I would not purchase this online, I got a really old rancid tasting one, I buy mine at whole foods, it is more expensive but can be returned if it is bad. Amazon does not allow returns on food and the seller never made it right
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Master Supplements has been GREAT, I have ordered from them many times from Amazon. I have ordered Probiotics online for years, many come completely un-insulated. It arrives well wrapped/insulated in bubble wrap. I have found this to be more than adequate. It may appear a bit more expensive, however.... There are other less expensive suppliers, even with more elaborate insulation, but I don't want my package in transit for MANY days longer. With those less expensive suppliers, you can pay for faster shipping, but then you're back up to 'expensive'... I go with Amazon/Master Supplements and be done with it! Master Supplements has been GREAT, I have ordered from them many times from Amazon. I have ordered Probiotics online for years, many come completely un-insulated. It arrives well wrapped/insulated in bubble wrap. I have found this to be more than adequate. It may appear a bit more expensive, however.... There are other less expensive suppliers, even with more elaborate insulation, but I don't want my package in transit for MANY days longer. With those less expensive suppliers, you can pay for faster shipping, but then you're back up to 'expensive'... I go with Amazon/Master Supplements and... » Read More Master Supplements has been GREAT, I have ordered from them many times from Amazon. I have ordered Probiotics online for years, many come completely un-insulated. It arrives well wrapped/insulated in bubble wrap. I have found this to be more than adequate. It may appear a bit more expensive, however.... There are other less expensive suppliers, even with more elaborate insulation, but I don't want my package in transit for MANY days longer. With those less expensive suppliers, you can pay for faster shipping, but then you're back up to 'expensive'... I go with Amazon/Master Supplements and be done with it! « Show Less
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If you buy it retail and it was on a refrigerated shelf yes. I got mine via Amazon Think about it this way too. Pb8 is a living thing. I refrigerate mine. Keeps the bacteria strong in my mind and don't die off
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you can keep it either way if it's unopened, I refrigerate mine because I prefer it cold.
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Good question. I'm not sure if it has to be refrigerated, but I never did. I just kept it in a cool place out of sunlight and away from areas of increased heat. Maybe contacting the company would provide you with a more specific answer.
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I just bought this elsewhere today, but a smaller qty., and it was on the shelf, not refrigerated.
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You only need to refrigerate it after you open it. Barlean's doesn't ship it to the stores refrigerated, so it's fine. The fridge just makes it last a bit longer and keep it fresher longer. Enjoy!