Disclosure: I was sent LoveBugs probiotics in exchange for this post.
Have you listened to your gut lately?
If you know a thing or two about how the body works, you know probiotics are your friend. So what happens if you leave your (friend) probiotics in the heat?
I have been taking probiotics for a few years now, and constantly find myself researching new probiotics, new medical research about probiotics and how to make the most of taking probiotics. One thing that has worried me was what happens to probiotics in the heat.
My concerns stem from when ordering probiotics by mail (do not recommend in the summer!) or if probiotics get left out on the counter overnight, in the car or in the sun. Basically what happens if probiotics get hot? Here is what I found out about probiotics getting hot.
Science Behind Probiotics and Heat:
Probiotics are “good bacteria”. They are actual real-living bacteria. So when they are very hot, it is not ideal, yet it is not going to necessarily kill all the “good bacteria.”
Recent advances in science have improved probiotics tremendously. Now many brands are shelf-stable, no longer requiring refrigeration. However, they will always last longer in the refrigerator. Which makes sense, doesn’t it?
If you think about how probiotics work, being digested and going into your stomach (and some) going into your intestines – probiotics are going into very warm body temperatures. If it is a high-quality probiotic, it will be able to travel and withstand the heat of your body. Just like it would be able to withstand the outside heat elements.
BUT, extreme heat will kill some of the bacteria and make the probiotics less potent. Basically, I am not saying you should leave your probiotics in your beach bag, but I am saying if you leave them out on the counter every now and again, it shouldn’t be a problem. If probiotics are in the heat for short periods of time, they will still work and still be safe.
Getting high-quality probiotics is key for lasting potency. If you are interested in some of the best high-quality probiotics around, that are shelf-stable – check out LoveBug Probiotics. (I just LOVE them!)
About LoveBug:
LoveBug (cute name, right?) is a groundbreaking science, propriety formulated, one-of-a-kind probiotics. LoveBug was founded in 2014 after the owner was diagnosed with Celiac, Candida, and a host of other gut issues. In order to restore her gut health (and overall health) she searched out probiotics. Seeing how much they helped her, she decided to make it her mission to develop the perfect line of probiotics for women and share them with the world.
As a result of this mission, LoveBug Probiotics contain no GMOs or preservatives and are gluten free, soy free, sugar free, and lactose free. The 3 versions of LoveBug probiotics are: COLD SUCK, YEAST IS A BEAST and HERE’S THE SKINNY.
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