Do probiotics remain effective at room temperature of 30 degrees?
Oct 08, 2022
Source: Cainiu Health
Dr. Zhao Haiming
Introduction
Probiotics are a type of living substance that should be stored under refrigeration at low temperatures to maximize the number of viable active probiotics. If stored in environments that are too warm, excessively humid, or exposed to sunlight, they may lose their activity or undergo excessive fermentation, resulting in loss of efficacy. Therefore, at room temperature of 30°C, which is relatively high, probiotics may have already lost their activity and become ineffective.
Probiotics may have already lost their activity at a room temperature of 30°C and thus cannot effectively regulate the microbiome, making them generally ineffective.
Probiotics usually help promote digestion and maintain a balanced microbial environment in the body. They can provide noticeable relief for individuals with poor gastrointestinal function or indigestion. Probiotics typically need to be stored refrigerated because they are live microorganisms; only when kept at low temperatures can the number of viable probiotics be maximized. If stored in environments that are too warm, excessively humid, or exposed to direct sunlight, probiotics may lose their activity or undergo excessive fermentation, leading to diminished or lost efficacy. Therefore, at a high room temperature of 30°C, probiotics are likely to become inactive and fail to regulate the microbiome, rendering them ineffective.
When using probiotics, it is generally important to dissolve them in lukewarm water, as water that is too hot may kill the active components in the probiotics, resulting in loss of efficacy and reduced therapeutic effect.
