The relevance of optimal storage of dietary supplements to maintain effectiveness
Proper storage of supplements is crucial to ensure they retain their maximum potency. Numerous factors, including light, temperature, and humidity, can affect the stability and quality of the ingredients. A thorough understanding of storage conditions is therefore essential to ensure supplements can achieve their intended effects. In this post, we'll discuss in detail the various aspects of optimal storage to ensure your supplements can always achieve their full potency.
Optimal storage conditions for food supplements: Focus on light, temperature and humidity
Air and humidity influences: Humidity and safe storage: How to keep food supplements at their best
Another critical factor when storing dietary supplements is humidity. High humidity can lead to condensation, which in turn can compromise the stability of the ingredients. To effectively combat the effects of moisture, we recommend storing dietary supplements in their original packaging or in airtight containers. Pill boxes, in particular, are often unsuitable because they are not properly sealed, and the products they contain, such as capsules, can quickly absorb moisture from the environment. Likewise, storage in the bathroom should be avoided, as this is often where high humidity is present. Instead, rooms with low humidity are preferable for storage.
Another protective mechanism is a secure container closure. In the hustle and bustle of the morning routine, it's easy to leave a container lid slightly open. However, even a minimal opening allows air to enter, exposing the contents to environmental influences. To prevent this, it's crucial to ensure the lid is tightly closed.
Best before date for food supplements - How long do our products last?
The exact best-before date (BBD) is always determined according to the raw materials we use. You can find this on every package, usually on the bottom of the can or bottle. Unopened products are good for at least until the printed best-before date. Under optimal storage conditions, our products can often even be used beyond the stated best-before date. However, please note that we can only guarantee that the stated active ingredient content is still present in the product up to the stated best-before date.
Because we avoid using any artificial preservatives, some of our products may have a relatively short shelf life. However, all products can be consumed within the expiration date provided the recommended dosages are adhered to.
