Caltrate Soft Chews 600 Plus D3 Calcium Vitamin D Supplement, Vanilla Creme - 60 Count
$8.99
Price Per Absorbed Gram: 1.6648
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60 count bag of Vanilla Creme-flavored Caltrate Soft Chews 600 Plus D3 Calcium Vitamin D Supplement Caltrate calcium and vitamin D supplement that helps support healthy bones and muscles (1) Bone support supplements with high levels of vitamin D3 to help maximize calcium absorption and maintain healthy bones (1) Calcium with vitamin D soft chews contain 600 mg calcium and 20 mcg of vitamin D3 per soft chew Convenient, chewable bone supplements in a tasty Vanilla Creme flavor
Calcium Deficiency can Increase the Risk of Osteoporosis
Osteoporosis is more common in older adults, especially women, after menopause when the body's production of estrogen decreases, which can lead to a decrease in bone density. Adequate calcium intake, along with regular physical activity and weight-bearing exercises, can help to prevent osteoporosis. Adequate calcium intake is particularly important during childhood and adolescence when bones are growing and developing. During this time, the body is building up its bone mass, and a lack of calcium can lead to a lower peak bone mass, which can increase the risk of osteoporosis later in life.
Calcium is Necessary for Maintaining Strong Bones
When the body does not get enough calcium from the diet, it begins to take it from the bones, which can lead to weak and brittle bones over time. It's important to note that, as we age, the body's ability to absorb calcium decreases, making it more difficult to maintain strong bones. This is why older adults and postmenopausal women, in particular, need to be especially mindful of their calcium intake.
Vitamin D Helps the Body Absorb and Use Calcium
When vitamin D is present, it helps the body to absorb calcium from the gut and also aids in reabsorption of calcium in the kidney. Vitamin D also helps to regulate the amount of calcium in the body by promoting its deposition in bones and preventing its loss in the urine. It's important to maintain a balanced diet rich in calcium and vitamin D and regular physical activity, as well as exposure to sunlight, to help keep bones strong and healthy.
Recommended Dietary Allowance
The Recommended Dietary Allowance (RDA) is “the amount of an essential nutrient, as a vitamin or mineral, that has been established by the Food and Nutrition Board of the National Academy of Sciences as adequate to meet the average daily nutritional needs of most healthy persons according to age group and sex.” –- dictionary.com
We used the RDA for calcium from the National Institutes of Health – Office of Dietary Supplements listed below.
| Age | Male Daily |
| 0-6 months | 200 mg |
| 7-12 months | 260 mg |
| 1-3 years | 700 mg |
| 4-8 years | 1,000 mg |
| 9-18 years | 1,300 mg |
| 19-50 years | 1,000 mg |
| 51-70 years | 1,000 mg |
| 71+ years | 1,200 mg |
| Age | Female Daily |
| 0-6 months | 200 mg |
| 7-12 months | 260 mg |
| 1-3 years | 700 mg |
| 4-8 years | 1,000 mg |
| 9-18 years | 1,300 mg |
| 19-50 years | 1,000 mg |
| 51+ years | 1,200 mg |
| Life State | Age | RDA |
| Pregnancy | 13-19 years | 1,300 mg |
| Pregnancy | 20+ years | 1,000 mg |
| Breast-Feeding | 13-19 years | 1,300 mg |
| Breast-Feeding | 20+ years | 1,000 mg |