Nature's Sunshine Product General Information

Natural herbs for health and well-being.  It's a proven, age-old concept that has enriched every culture in the world.  Nature's Sunshine Products is based on that concept -- taken to its highest level with the application of leading-edge technologies and scientific capabilities.

Since 1972, NSP has built a thriving, internationally recognized business with a product line that combines the benefits of botanicals and other natural products with the best research and quality assurance available. 

Encapsulated herbs. Herb-based vitamins.  Herbal extracts.  Personal care products.  You can count on the goodness of each and every product available from Nature's Sunshine.

Shelf Life of Natures Sunshine Products

As part of their continuing mission to provide superior quality to customers, NSP has now begun labeling products with a "Best if Used By" label.  The dates on these labels do NOT indicate a time when a product is no longer good.  They simply offer a date whereby the consumer can be assured of product potency.

Use the following chart as a general guideline to the shelf life of unopened NSP products:

Single/Combination Herbs	5 years
Personal Hygiene products (skin care, sunscreen, toothpaste, etc.)	approximately 2-3 years
Amino Acids (chelates, CoQ10, etc.)	2 years
DHEA, Melatonin, Pregnenolone, etc.	2 years
Liquid Drinks (Aloe Vera Juice, Colloidal Minerals, Morinda, etc.)	2 years unopened, and approximately 6 months opened and refrigerated.
Oil-containing products (Massage Lotion, Essential Oils, etc.)	2 years
Powdered drink mixes (including PrimeForm™, etc.)	2 years
Softgel products	2 years
Standardized extracts or concentrates (powder/liquid)	2 years
Vitamins/vitamin-containing products	2 years

Exceptions:

Herbal Beverage	5 years
Ultimate Creatine	3 years
Phyto-Soy™	1 year
Pro-G-Yam™ Cream	1 year
SAM-e	6 months