When is the best time to take sea buckthorn oil internally, and how should it be stored after opening? — Sea Buckthorn Oil 100 ml - Biolit

Timing: sea buckthorn oil is a fat-soluble product, so it is taken with meals rather than on an empty stomach. Fats from food help the carotenoids to be absorbed more effectively. The specific time of day is not of fundamental importance — regularity and combining it with food matter more.

Storage after opening: the oil is sensitive to heat, light and oxygen. After opening, keep the bottle in a dry, dark place at +5 to +25 °C, close the cap tightly after each use and use up the oil within 3 months. On contact with air, vegetable oils gradually oxidise — this is a natural process that changes the smell over time and lowers the quality of the product. If the oil has developed a rancid smell, it should not be used.

The 100 ml volume is small, which is convenient: with proper storage, the oil is likely to be used up before it has a chance to spoil. Keep an eye on the expiry date on the packaging and do not use the product after it has passed.

If you take the oil in courses, bear in mind that an opened bottle must be used up within 3 months rather than kept until the next course.