What is the best way to store probiotics? Tips for optimal survival of probiotic strains.

Probiotics are live microorganisms that occur naturally in our own microbiome and offer numerous health benefits when present in sufficient quantities. Maintaining the viability and efficacy of these beneficial bacteria in probiotic products is crucial to take full advantage of their positive effects on our health. In this blog, we dive deeper into how best to store probiotic products and what factors affect the survival of probiotic strains.

When do probiotic strains survive best?

Probiotic strains are sensitive to various environmental factors such as temperature, humidity, light and oxygen. In general, most probiotic strains survive best at lower temperatures, such as in the refrigerator (4-8°C). At room temperature or higher temperatures, the viability of the bacteria decreases faster, reducing the efficacy of the probiotic.

In addition to temperature, humidity also plays an important role. Too high humidity can lead to the growth of unwanted fungi and yeasts, while too low humidity can dry out bacteria. Therefore, it is important to store probiotics in a dry environment with a relative humidity of less than 60%.

Exposure to oxygen and light can also harm probiotic strains. Many probiotic bacteria are anaerobic, meaning they do not need oxygen to survive. Exposure to oxygen can lead to oxidative stress and bacterial death. Therefore, probiotics are often packaged in opaque, airtight containers to protect them from oxygen and light.

How and why does VLife keep its probiotic products refrigerated?

At VLife, we take the quality, durability and efficacy of our probiotic products extremely seriously. We ensure that the probiotic strains survive optimally until they reach you, the consumer.

At VLife, we choose to keep our probiotic products refrigerated for several reasons:

1. Maximum viability: By keeping our products refrigerated, we ensure optimal survival of the probiotic strains and maintain their efficacy.
2. Sustainable packaging: Our packaging is especially suitable for storing probiotic products, and is also biodegradable in the process.
3. Optimal quality: Refrigeration helps maintain the stability and integrity of the probiotic strains, allowing us to provide consistent and high-quality products.
4. Longer shelf life: Refrigerated storage extends the shelf life of our probiotic products, allowing consumers to enjoy the health benefits for longer.
5. Consumer Confidence: By keeping our products refrigerated, we demonstrate our commitment to quality and efficacy, reinforcing consumer confidence in our products.

At VLife, we strive to provide our customers with the best probiotic products possible. By keeping our products refrigerated, we can guarantee optimal survival of the probiotic strains and maximize their beneficial effects on health.

We hope this blog has given you more insight into how best to store probiotics and why refrigerated storage is so important for the efficacy of these beneficial bacteria. At VLife, we remain committed to innovation and providing high-quality probiotic products to support your health and well-being.

Any questions about our products? If so, don’t hesitate to send us an email. We are happy to help and advise you!