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Is it true that certain probiotics don't have to be refrigerated, or is that a scam?

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Dr. Hamsa Jayaraj answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Yes: The top probiotic called Dr ohira's need not be refrigerated.depends on the stabiliser used by the manufacturers.

Answered 8/12/2014

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