Do you have to store this product in the fridge? What happens if you ship it? Will this destroy the bacteria?

The Probiotic Eleven has an expiration date indicating its full potency thru this date, provided it is not exposed to heat, which is why it is best to keep probiotics in the refrigerator or freezer. I've been told that if you keep any probiotic supplement in the freezer, it will last indefinitely.

If the product has not been kept in the freezer and the expiration date has passed, it simply means that the potency will begin to diminish after this date. The product can still be used, but you'll just need to take more of it.

Here's a link to detailed information about the 11 strains of bacteria in Probiotic Eleven and what they do:

Probiotic Eleven - Information Sheet

Probiotic Eleven - Bottle Label "Supplement Facts"

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thanks. Is this product designed to survive stomac acid and arrive intact in the intestine?

The capsules are not enteric-coated, if that's what you mean. Instead, the product information indicates:

"Modified Release Formula Helps Repopulate Intestinal Flora"
* Prebiotic blend ensures optimal viability of these organisms in the digestive tract.

The "prebiotic blend" is comprised of short- and long-chain FOS (fructooligosaccharides). This substance "feeds" the healthy intestinal flora and is what helps propagate their growth (another reason why we should listen to our mothers when they tell us to eat our asparagus) <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/nausea.gif" alt="" />