I believe not every people knows how to store vitamins properly even it’s just so simple. In this article, I will tell you the most important things to know about supplying and handling vitamins so they can remain at their best for four to five years.

• First and foremost, the vitamins and supplements should be tightly sealed, at a cool temperature, dry and away from light. The information for the specific requirements for the vitamins can usually be found on the packaging.
• Keep vitamins is in the linen closet. It is the best place which can accommodate all of the requirements for storage.
• Keep it out of the reach of children. Excessive amounts of vitamins such as A, D and K can be exceptionally harmful to children.
• Vitamins should only be placed in the refrigerator when long-term storage is necessary. When it comes time to retrieve more vitamins, the storage bottle should be taken out of the fridge, allowing it to get to room temperature before opening.

• The only supplements that don’t fall under the “no fridge rule” are fatty acids and antioxidants, especially Carotenoids (luteins, beta-carotene, etc.) and Vitamin E. These must be must be protected from air oxidation thus storing in the refrigerator in a dark bottle/container is best.
• Never store vitamins in the kitchen or in the bathroom. The bathroom is a bad idea because of the amount of heat and humidity caused by showers or bathing. Kitchens also contain a large amount of moisture as well as vaporized fats. These collect on the vitamins, causing them to lose their potency.
• Packaging does make a difference! As often as possible discount vitamins and minerals need to be kept in the original container it was sold in. in order to avoid deterioration of its strength.