Hi all,

I have a problem with Natren probiotics. I have to order it from Holland, which would not be a problem if... The delivery company did not lost my package. So, they were 15 days on their way to me. I was told that the first week they were refrigerated, because that is how long the ice packs last. The second week - well, I have no idea under such conditions (temperatures) they were, as the package was lost somewhere. Natren insists that the probiotics can be out of a fridge fo 14 DAYS, and still potent. That´s what I was said by the manager from the Netherlands and Matia confirmed that Natren says so, although she prefers not to left it unrefrigerated for long periods of time.

So, I tried the milk test if the probiotics are alive and after 24 hours they seem to be dead.:( Milk is still milk. Do you have any idea if that test is reliable? I have read somewhere on the internet that it is not (that the oxygen and moist... etc. destroys the bacteria - well, what about my stomach then):). I do have a weird feeling that the probiotics taste a little bit different than the ones I bought in Matia´s office, but I might be paranoid. And they seem to be more... Dry? It harder to mix them in the water, I think. But not for sure. I just do not want to take something dead and uneffective for two months. Would be grateful for any tips!!