In this week’s episode of the NatureCity Podcast, Carl Pradelli—CEO and Co-founder of NatureCity— tackles an often overlooked, but surprisingly critical topic that could significantly impact the potency and effectiveness of your probiotics: how they’re packaged.
Many users don’t realize that elements like moisture, heat, and air exposure are the enemies of live probiotic cells - and can drastically reduce the potency of your probiotic supplement before you’ve even opened the bottle. And it gets worse – each time you open the cap to take a capsule, moisture and air enter the bottle and further destroy probiotic CFU (number of probiotic cells) counts.
Carl reveals the innovative new bottle that you should seek out for your probiotic supplements. Research studies have found it’s far superior to other common packaging options in protecting live probiotics – even after you begin taking the product.
In this episode, you’ll find out:
– Why traditional probiotic packaging (like standard bottles and blister packs) may not offer enough protection
– How the Activ-Vial bottle technology helps preserve potency—even after opening
– What scientific studies say about probiotic degradation in the various probiotic packaging options
– Why NatrueCity switched to the Activ-Vial bottle for its premium TrueLife PB probiotic/prebiotic supplement blend
– Other important “must have” supplement features that help ensure the probiotics “arrive alive” and maximize benefits and health impact
If you’re relying on probiotics to support your immune system, digestive health, gut balance, or overall wellness, you don’t want to miss this episode.
Timestamps:
00:00 – Welcome to NatureCity: Why Probiotic Packaging Matters
01:11 – The Problem with Traditional Packaging
02:24 – Why Blister Packs Were Better—Until Now
02:46 – Introducing the Activ-Vial Bottle Technology
03:45 – Why Desiccant Packs Fall Short
04:36 – Science-Backed Results from head-to-head Studies
05:16 – Real-World Use: The Open Bottle Test
06:01 – Why Probiotic Potency Loss Is a Big Deal for Your Health
06:39 – TrueLife PB: Powerful Formula Meets Smart Packaging
07:57 – Probiotic Survival: Making It Past the Stomach
08:59 – Closing Thoughts and Where to Learn More
Learn more or shop TrueLife PB: https://www.naturecity.com
