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THE CALCIUM Q & A
Learn why calcium is essential to women who are
pregnant and how VIACTIV® Calcium Soft Chews are a sweet way to help
you obtain the recommended amount of calcium for you and your baby.
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Why is calcium so important to my health?
Virtually every cell in your body uses calcium.
It keeps bones and teeth strong and healthy and the circulatory, muscular
and nervous systems functioning properly. If your body lacks calcium it
will take calcium from your bones to maintain the levels in your blood.
If insufficient levels persist over time, your bones may weaken which could
increase your risk of osteoporosis. |
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How much calcium do I need during pregnancy?
The recommended amount of calcium for pregnant
women is
1000 mg for women 19-50 years old and 1300 mg for women
18 years and under.
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Why is calcium so important
throughout my pregnancy?
 Your
baby needs the calcium to build
healthy teeth and bones.
You
need it to preserve your bone
mass while your baby is developing
Your
baby requires calcium to aid in
skeletal development.
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Won't my prenatal vitamins give me
the amount of
calcium I need?
Many multivitamins, prenatal vitamins and
mineral
supplements provide only 20-30% of the recommended
amount of calcium for women who are pregnant.
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How can I get the recommended amount
of
calcium in my diet?
It's easy! Just take 2 delicious VIACTIV®
Calcium Soft Chews
each day to help you get your recommended amount of
calcium. They contain calcium carbonate and each chew
provides 500 mg of elemental calcium. VIACTIV®
Calcium Soft Chews are best absorbed when taken with food.
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Choose from four flavors:
Raspberry, Milk Chocolate, Caramel and Chocolate Mint.
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Why are vitamins D and K also found
in VIACTIV®
Calcium Soft Chews?
Vitamin D boosts calcium absorption, while
Vitamin K plays a
role in the body's formation of bone proteins.* Together with
calcium, these vitamins create a unique bone support formula
in every chew.
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Do I need to worry about my calcium
intake after I
have my baby?
Yes. There are many reasons to take the
recommended
amount of calcium even when you're not pregnant.
Calcium
helps keep bones and teeth strong and healthy.
Calcium
aids in muscular and nervous system functions.
Adequate
intake of calcium will help prevent your body
from taking calcium from your bones, thus helping
to
decrease your risk of osteoporosis. |
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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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