Why take supplemental calcium?

Calcium isn't just necessary for healthy bones - it's also required for healthy blood circulation, nerve impulse transmission, muscle contractions, and cell metabolism.†

Osteoporosis affects middle aged and older persons. A lifetime of regular exercise and a healthy diet that includes calcium builds and maintains good bone health and may reduce the risk of osteoporosis later in life. Daily intakes above 2,000 mg are not likely to provide any additional benefit to bone health.

Most Americans above the age of 9 don't get the calcium they need through diet alone. Supplementation with a readily absorbable calcium that combines magnesium and vitamin D can help fill the nutritional gaps often seen in the average diet.†

Why take Calcium?

This calcium supplement also includes the magnesium, phosphorus and vitamin D that help absorb calcium and support healthy bones.†

Vitamin D3 is an important nutrient for bone health, increasing absorption of calcium and phosphorus.† Even though our bodies synthesize vitamin D3 from exposure to sunlight, anyone living in a northern latitude knows that bright sunny days can be a scarce commodity. However, supplementation can provide your body with sunshine in a bottle without the harmful rays.

Support your bones now so they'll support you later.† This blend of calcium, vitamin D and other minerals supports and maintains optimum bone health.† Additionally, calcium may reduce the risk of osteoporosis.†

High-risk groups for osteoporosis include teen and young adult females, most especially White and Asian women, menopausal women and older men and women. A lifetime of regular exercise and a healthy diet that includes calcium builds and maintains good bone health and may reduce the risk of osteoporosis later in life. Daily intakes above 2,000 mg are not likely to provide any additional benefit to bone health.

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