Alpha formulas are labelled with a best used before date. This is a conservative estimate of shelf-life at room temperature. The formulas are stable, except when exposed to temperatures higher that 80 degrees F. for more than a few days. Properly stored, formulas are stable and will not suddenly expire. If you want to store the formula beyond the best used date, simply refrigerate. The formula can be stored in a freezer to extend its shelf life.

Alpha ENF is a perishable food. Since most of the formula is sold directly to end users, formulas usually arrive with several months of shelf life. Check the best used date when the formula arrives and plan to use it all before that date. The formula should be stored in a cool location, below 65 degrees F. Exposing the formula to increased heat will decrease shelf life and is associated with increased odors when you open the jar.  Avoid exposing the packaged formula to direct sunlight and temperatures above 72 degrees F. Refrigerate open jars of the formula if possible. 

After mixing nutrient formulas in juice, the mix will ferment quickly if warm. Keep refrigerated or carry in a thermos with added ice.

Alpha PMX, DMX, BMX and AAX have longer shelf-lives than Alpha ENF because they do not contain the lipid (fat) component which tends to oxidize over time and go rancid. When using PMX as a meal replacement, a vegetable oil can be stored separately in an airtight, opaque container and added to Alpha PMX when consumed to achieve complete nutrition.

Once mixed with water or juice, Alpha ENF, PMX, DMX and BMX are perishable because they are excellent nutrient mixes. The growth of micro-organisms spoil food. Micro-organisms love nutrients and grow rapidly in such a complete nutrient solution. The micro-organisms come from the air and from the surface of utensils you use to mix and hold the formula. To avoid the growth of micro-organisms, it is better to mix and use the formula as you need it. Should you want to keep mixed formula for more than 3 hours in liquid form, store it in the refrigerator. It can be carried in a thermos as a cold drink (mixed with ice) for up to 8 hours. Since it is easy to carry the formula as a powder, mix with water or juice whenever you want a serving.

At Alpha Nutrition, we are dedicated to the helping people find solutions for health problems. We supply books and nutrient formulas as tools you can use to solve your health problems. If you are well informed and well motivated, we believe that you can make decisions about your own management and benefit from our educational services.  If you are interested in solving a health problem using nutritional therapy, consider ordering  books and read the Alpha Nutrition Program. Or you can begin by ordering one of the Alpha Nutrition Starter Packs that bundles books and formulas. All Alpha Nutrition products and services are ordered online. We ship through the Post Office to all destinations in Canada, Continental USA, Alaska, Hawaii, and  Puerto Rico. All correspondence about your order is done by email.

Alpha Education Books There are 18 books in this series that address important health issues and their solution. Everyone, who is interested in Nutritional Therapy, will need a copy of the Alpha Nutrition Program. See Alpha Education Books . All our books are also available in eBook  editions.

Nutrient Formulas for Meal Replacement

Alpha ENF  the complete nutrient set for meal replacement, nutrient supplementation and food holidays.
Alpha PMX performance mix, the complete nutrient set except for fat with increased amino acids.
Alpha DMX  the complete nutrient set except for lipids ( fat) and carbohydrate... all  vitamins, amino acids and minerals except sodium.

Special Nutrient Formulas, Medical Foods

Alpha BMX "Brain Food" is a complete nutrient set minus fat designed for therapeutic brain nutrition.
Alpha OMX  bone minerals plus Vitamin D - nutrients most important for bone growth and maintenance.
Alpha AAX is the complete amino acid module.

Nutritional Rescue Starter Packs Starter packs bundle books and formulas to help you get started solving your health problems. The starter packs are sold at discounts to make is easier and more affordable for you to learn more and try out a formula.  A copy of the Alpha Nutrition Program is included in every starter pack.  Starter Pack Details   |  Professional Starter Pack

Alpha Nutrition is a trademark and a division of Environmed Research Inc.,  founded in 1984 at Vancouver, BC, Canada. Online Since 1995. Experts in Self-Managed Care. Experts in Elemental Nutrient Formulas. We are located on the Sunshine Coast in Sechelt, a ferry ride from West Vancouver