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Calcium, famous for its role in building and maintaining bones, is also essential for proper functioning of the cardiovascular and nervous systems, for muscle contraction, and many other functions.† Calcium and vitamin D work hand in hand; you need vitamin D to absorb calcium from food.
The best way to get these nutrients is through a healthy diet. However, it can be difficult to get enough of them, especially vitamin D through diet alone. Another way to get vitamin D is by exposing skin to sunlight; but you must be careful because excessive sun exposure can, over the years, be a trigger to skin cancer.
Each tablet provides 500 mg of calcium carbonate and 200 IU of vitamin D3.
This supplement may contribute to:
Calcium and Vitamin D Requirements. This supplement, along with a healthy, calcium-rich diet, can help you meet your RDAs (recommended dietary allowances*) for calcium and vitamin D. The RDA for calcium is 1,000 mg daily for women age 19 to 50 and for men age 19 to 70 and 1,200 mg daily for women age 51 and older and men age 71 and older. The RDA for vitamin D: 600 IU for men and women age 19 to 70 and 800 IU for anyone age 71 and older.†
Bone Health. Taking in adequate levels of calcium and vitamin D throughout life, along with a healthful diet and physical activity may reduce the risk of osteoporosis later in life. Osteoporosis is thinning of bone tissue and loss of bone density which affects approximately one out of every five women over age 50.
Colon Health. Some evidence suggests that calcium supplements may reduce the risk of colon/rectal cancer, although the FDA (Food and Drug Administration) has determined that this evidence is limited and not conclusive.†
† These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. |
* The RDA is the recommended dietary allowance, determined by the Institute of Medicine, for specific age and gender groups. It may be different from the DV (daily value) that you see on supplement and food labels.
Suggested use:
As a dietary supplement, adults take one (1) tablet daily a meal, or as directed by a health care professional.
As with any supplement, if you are pregnant, nursing or taking medications, consult your doctor before use.
Other Ingredients: Croscarmellose sodium, stearic acid, magnesium stearate, silicon dioxide, and food glaze.
Contains no added sugar, salt, dairy, yeast, wheat, corn, soy, preservatives, artificial colors or flavors. |
