Did you make a New Year's resolution to start taking supplements? Did you dust off the containers on top of your fridge or in the back of your cupboard and gasp when you saw that the expiration date was close, or worse, had passed? Well, calm down. It probably isn't as bad as you think. And, BTW, good for you for making a New Year's resolution to better your health.
Manufacturers put expiry dates on their supplements to cover their butts! Supplements are required to be as potent as the strength advertised on their label. As with many things, supplements loose their potency over time. In choosing an expiry date, the manufacturer takes into account shipping time and time spent sitting on the store shelf. Sometimes manufactures make the supplements more potent than the label suggests to prolong the expiry date. So, you don't have to throw the supplements out when they reach their expiry date. They are most likely good for one or two, or even five more years.
Storing supplements properly will help them to maintain their potency. Contrary to popular belief, supplements should not be stored in the fridge unless stated on the label. Each time the cold container is opened condensation can get in and break down the supplements. Supplements should be stored in a cool, dry place like a pantry. Not on top of your fridge. You forgot they were there anyway, so obviously that wasn't the right place for them!
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