Vitamin E storage - Answer from natural factors

[Guest guest]

Hi,

I contacted natural factors concerning the storage of vit E in the refrigerator

here is their answer :

" Thank you for your inquiry regarding Natural Factors Clear Base E 400IU

product; we appreciate you taking the time to contact us.

It is not recommended to store this product in the fridge. As directed

on the label, for freshness, store in a cool, dry place. This would be

a place such as a cupboard away from heat and humidity (i.e., away from

the bathroom or kitchen). "

I always thought we must keep oil based vitamins in the fridge but apparently

it's not the case.

Adri.

[Guest guest]

>

> Hi,

>

> I contacted natural factors concerning the storage of vit E in the

refrigerator here is their answer :

>

>

> " Thank you for your inquiry regarding Natural Factors Clear Base E 400IU

product; we appreciate you taking the time to contact us.

>

> It is not recommended to store this product in the fridge. As directed on the

label, for freshness, store in a cool, dry place. This would be a place such

as a cupboard away from heat and humidity (i.e., away from the bathroom or

kitchen). "

>

>

> I always thought we must keep oil based vitamins in the fridge but apparently

it's not the case.

>

> Adri.

>

@@ Hi Adri,

Thanks for the information. However, I would like to know why they feel Vitamin

E shouldn't be refrigerated and how this would effect the product negatively,

being refrigerated?

Oil and certain fats stored in room temperature, opened & exposed to oxygen or

heated encourage rancidity of oils. The only supplements that don't fall under

the " no fridge rule " are fatty acids and antioxidants, especially Carotenoids

(luteins, beta-carotene, etc.) and Vitamin E.

These must be must be protected from air oxidation thus storing in the

refrigerator in a dark bottle/container is best.

Apologies, however, the skeptic in me on this issue , beggars to differ with

" Natural Factors " . Unless, they can elaborate on my question of why and

validate.

Again, thanks Adri, your effort is well appreciated.

Cordially,

Ed

group moderator

[Guest guest]

Hi Ed,

It's because of the humidity in the refrigerator, but I agree with you it's kind

of confusing, I will ask them what to do when temperatures are really high, like

in the summer.

Thank for your always informative answers.

All the best, Adri.

> @@ Hi Adri,

>

> Thanks for the information. However, I would like to know why they feel

Vitamin E shouldn't be refrigerated and how this would effect the product

negatively, being refrigerated?

>

> Oil and certain fats stored in room temperature, opened & exposed to oxygen or

heated encourage rancidity of oils. The only supplements that don't fall under

the " no fridge rule " are fatty acids and antioxidants, especially Carotenoids

(luteins, beta-carotene, etc.) and Vitamin E.

>

> These must be must be protected from air oxidation thus storing in the

refrigerator in a dark bottle/container is best.

>

> Apologies, however, the skeptic in me on this issue , beggars to differ with

" Natural Factors " . Unless, they can elaborate on my question of why and

validate.

>

> Again, thanks Adri, your effort is well appreciated.

>

> Cordially,

> Ed

> group moderator

>

[Guest guest]

>

> Hi Ed,

>

> It's because of the humidity in the refrigerator, but I agree with you it's

kind of confusing, I will ask them what to do when temperatures are really high,

like in the summer.

>

> Thank for your always informative answers.

>

> All the best, Adri.

>

@@ Hi Adri,

Hmmm, I must missing something. Humidity needs temperature variation to some

degree. Also the fridge tends to be air tight which factors in as well.

So if the fridge is kept at a constant cool - cold temperature, air tight and my

vitamin E is dry upon opening when extracting my capsules, daily, .... where is

the humidity?

Hmmm ... obviously,there is none. I think Natural Factors needs a better

answer.

Thanks, Adri, nonetheless, I appreciate people, on group, like yourself, who go

that extra distance .. now & then.

Much Appreciated,

Ed

group moderator

[Guest guest]

Hi Ed,

It seems they don't know what they're talking about, here is their answer to my

last question : " but what to do when temperatures are really high, like in the

summer? "

" Dear Adri,

Thank you again for your inquiry. If you are very concerned about room

temperature being too hot by all means store the product in the fridge.

Thank you for your interest and support of Natural Factors products!

Best Regards,

Sara Lawrence-Pallmann, CH, RNC

Customer Service Canada "

> @@ Hi Adri,

>

> Hmmm, I must missing something. Humidity needs temperature variation to some

degree. Also the fridge tends to be air tight which factors in as well.

>

> So if the fridge is kept at a constant cool - cold temperature, air tight and

my vitamin E is dry upon opening when extracting my capsules, daily, .... where

is the humidity?

>

> Hmmm ... obviously,there is none. I think Natural Factors needs a better

answer.

>

> Thanks, Adri, nonetheless, I appreciate people, on group, like yourself, who

go that extra distance .. now & then.

>

> Much Appreciated,

> Ed

> group moderator

>

[Guest guest]

>

> Hi Ed,

>

> It seems they don't know what they're talking about, here is their answer to

my last question : " but what to do when temperatures are really high, like in

the summer? "

>

>

> " Dear Adri,

>

> Thank you again for your inquiry. If you are very concerned about room

temperature being too hot by all means store the product in the fridge.

>

> Thank you for your interest and support of Natural Factors products!

>

> Best Regards,

>

> Sara Lawrence-Pallmann, CH, RNC

>

> Customer Service Canada "

>

@@ Hi Adri,

My response to their last response, hahahahahahahahahaha ... thx

People and their titles eh? " CH, RNC " Yet, it does not necessarily impart

intelligence, now does it ? .... ;-) Sort of reminds me of PHD or Doctor ...

lol.

Thx 4 the laugh, Adri, much appreciated.

Anyway, my Vitamin E stays in the fridge, so there! Wink, wink, nudge, nudge

.... say no more ;]

Take care,

Adri

[Guest guest]

The second I read their answer I knew you would love it

All the best, Adri.

> @@ Hi Adri,

>

> My response to their last response, hahahahahahahahahaha ... thx

>

> People and their titles eh? " CH, RNC " Yet, it does not necessarily impart

intelligence, now does it ? .... ;-) Sort of reminds me of PHD or Doctor ...

lol.

>

> Thx 4 the laugh, Adri, much appreciated.

>

> Anyway, my Vitamin E stays in the fridge, so there! Wink, wink, nudge, nudge

.... say no more ;]

>

> Take care,

> Adri

>