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VIACTIV® Calcium Soft Chews FAQs
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Q. Can VIACTIV® Calcium Soft Chews
be taken during pregnancy?
A. VIACTIV® Calcium Soft Chews provide an
excellent source of supplemental calcium for pregnant women. Most prenatal
vitamins contain relatively low levels of calcium, so if you do not consume
adequate calcium from the foods you eat, VIACTIV® Calcium Soft Chews are
a great tasting supplement in addition to your prenatal supplement.
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Q. How much calcium
carbonate is contained in one VIACTIV® Calcium Soft Chew?
A. Each VIACTIV® Calcium Soft Chew contains
500 mg of elemental calcium from 1,250 mg of calcium carbonate.
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Q. How well absorbed
is the calcium in VIACTIV® Calcium Soft Chews?
A. Calcium carbonate, nature's most concentrated
source of calcium, delivers 500 mg of elemental calcium in each VIACTIV®
Calcium Soft Chew. The calcium in VIACTIV® has been clinically demonstrated
to be absorbed as well as the calcium from low-fat (1%) milk.
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Q. What is the
source of the calcium in VIACTIV® Calcium Soft Chews?
A. Calcium carbonate.
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Q. Does it matter
what time of day VIACTIV® Calcium Soft Chews are consumed?
A. No. You can take them at any time of the day.
However, the calcium carbonate in VIACTIV® Calcium Soft Chews is better
absorbed when taken with food or on a full stomach. Each chew should be taken
at different times of the day.
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Q. What are my
daily calcium needs?
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| Children 4-8 years |
800 mg calcium |
| 9-18 years |
1,300 mg calcium |
| Adults 19-50 years |
1,000 mg calcium |
| Adults Over 50 years |
1,200 mg calcium |
| Pregnant or nursing women |
1,000 mg calcium |
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Q. What is the
role of vitamin K in VIACTIV® Calcium Soft Chews?
A. VIACTIV® is a dietary supplement that
provides supplemental calcium, vitamin D, and vitamin K to the diet. It is
intended to help consumers achieve recommended daily dietary levels of these
nutrients. In addition to its role in blood coagulation, vitamin K plays a
role in the body's formation of bone proteins.* One VIACTIV® Calcium Soft
chew contains 40 mcg. of vitamin K or 50% of the Daily Value.
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Q. Why have vitamins
D and K been formulated into VIACTIV® Calcium Soft Chews?
A. Research shows that vitamin D is important
for calcium absorption and vitamin K plays a role in the body's formation of
bone proteins.*
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Q. Can VIACTIV®
Calcium Soft Chews be used by children?
A. Yes. VIACTIV® Calcium Soft Chews can by
used by any individual over the age of four. Supervision is recommended to
determine the appropriate number of
VIACTIV® Calcium Soft Chews that should be consumed daily. Consumption
above recommended levels should be avoided unless specifically prescribed by
a physician.Caution should be used to ensure the recommended intake is not
exceeded.
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Q. Do VIACTIV®
Calcium Soft Chews contain gluten?
A. VIACTIV® Calcium Soft Chews do not contain
gluten.
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*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.
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