Citracal Calcium Citrate With Vitamin D Petites
Product Type
calcium supplement
Packaging Size
Serving Size
2.0 Tablet(s)
Ingredients
vitamin d | 500.0 | iu |
calcium | 400.0 | mg |
Description
NEW FINDING:
>50% of women taking calcium may not effectively absorb it because they don't take it with a meal. 50170R0408 June 2008 Bayer References: 1. Data on file. Survey of 1500 women. November 2007. Bayer HealthCare LLC. 2. Sakhaee K, Bhuket T, Adams-Huet B, Sudhaker Rao D. Meta-analysis of calcium bioactivity: a comparison of calcium citrate with calcium carbonate. Am J Ther. 1999;6:313-321. 3. Reid IR, Mason B, Home A, et al. Randomized controlled trial of calcium in healthy older women. Am J Med. 2006;119:777-785. SMALLER SIZE
EASIER TO SWALLOW
For professional use only. Not for sale. - Unsurpassed absorption with or without food
- May be more appropriate for patients on acid-reducing medications like PPIs
- May not cause kidney stones
Among leading calcium brands. The National Osteoporosis Foundation (NOF) guidelines recommend 1200mg/day of calcium for men and women, with 800 to 1000 IU vitamin D3 for adults aged 50+. American College of OB/GYN (ACOG) guidelines recommend 1000 to 1500mg/day of calcium with 400 to 800 IU vitamin D for enhanced absorption, for women aged 50+. Pull out and down to open
Formulation
ONLY CITRACAL(R) contains calcium citrate for absorption with or without food. Recommended daily dose meets ACOG and NOF guidelines for calcium intake for women aged 50+ Also supports breast health with more vitamin D
Precautions
KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN Do not use if pouch is torn or open. If pregnant or breast-feeding, ask a health professional before use.