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Is it safe to take expired supplements?
Taking an expired vitamin or supplement is highly unlikely to cause you harm. Unlike food, vitamins don’t go “bad,” nor do they become toxic or poisonous.
How long can you take multivitamins after the expiration date?
two years
Bottom line: Most vitamins are considered safe for up to two years past their expiration date (unless they contain mold), but may become less potent over time. Pregnant women and people in need of regular supplementation due to deficiency should talk to their doctor before relying on expired vitamins.
What is the expiration date of herbal supplements?
1-2 years
Herbal, vitamin, mineral, enzyme and amino acid supplements slowly weaken with age. As a general rule of thumb, these supplements may maintain potency for 1-2 years following their expiration date.
Does Omega 3 expire?
Taking a nutritional supplement past its expiration date won’t harm you. But they do lose their potency after they expire and, therefore, their effectiveness. For certain types of supplements, it’s best to throw out old ones. In Canada, supplement manufacturers are required to include expiry dates on labels.
Do herbal supplements go bad?
When Do Herbal Supplements Expire? When herbs are dried and preserved, they last much longer than other food products like meat or cheese. While fresh herbs might last a week or two, dried herbs and herbal supplements can last for years. They typically won’t grow mold or become rotten like improperly dried food.
Does CoQ10 expire?
Most supplements that are maintained properly (unopened, out of excessive heat and light) should be fine for at least 2 years. However, since it may take you a few months to use up the pills in your CoQ10 bottle, it would seem best for you to return it and ask for a more recently-manufactured product.
Is it safe to take vitamins after the expiration date?
Expired vitamins do not go bad like food does and they do not turn into poison or toxins. Many expiration dates are set very conservatively because it benefits the supplement company. It is not dangerous to take expired vitamins, but as mentioned, the vitamins will lose their potency.
How do you find expiration date?
Find the Use By/Expiration Date. Look for this on the side of the label or on the carton. The Lot Number is near the Use By/Expiration Date. These products do not have Product Identifiers. The Ink Jet Code may be under the label or on the bottom of the can. The Ink Jet Code may be 4 – 13+ characters long.
How long is vitamin good after expiration date?
Beyond the Expiration Date. Stored properly, vitamins can last four or five years, although the conservative recommendation is that they can easily last two years. Taking vitamins beyond their expiration date is generally safe.