When the National Institutes of Health (NIH) began their groundbreaking Women's Health Initiative (WHI), they chose the calcium and vitamin D in Os-Cal. You should too!
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Vitamin D "The sunshine vitamin" . . . According to the Nation Institutes of Health (NIH):
- Vitamin D is essential for optimal calcium absorption.
- Without vitamin D, bones can become thin and brittle
- It can be difficult to obtain enough vitamin D from natural food sources and sunlight.
Vitamin D Deficiency: . . . According to the NIH, individuals at increased risk are:
- Adults (50 years and over)
- Those with limited exposure to the sun
- African Americans and others with darker skin
- Those consistently wearing sunscreen SPF 8 or greater.
Os-Cal Chewable has twice the vitamin D of any leading calcium supplement brand. Choose the one with the Most Vitamin D.
"Don't take chances . .. Take Os-Cal Chewable." Taking Os-Cal twice a day, with meals, is the right way.
Osteoporosis. . . Regular exercise and a healthy diet with enough calcium helps teen, middle-aged and older women and men maintain good bone health. While Caucasian and Asian women are at greatest risk, all middle aged women, those with a family history of the disease, and older men and women are at risk for developing osteoporosis.
Are you getting enough calcium every day? Sources of 1,000 mg of calcium**:
| |
Amount |
Calories (Avg) |
Carbohydrates (Avg) |
| Os-Cal Chewable |
2 tablets |
0 |
0g |
| Viactiv® |
2 chews |
40 |
8g |
| Skim Milk |
app. 3 cups |
400 |
36g |
| Swiss Cheese |
app. 4 oz |
430 |
6g |
| Yogurt |
app. 3 cups |
440 |
60g |
| Cottage Cheese |
app. 5 cups |
1,050 |
38g |
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Os-Cal Chewable has the most Vitamin D among leading calcium supplement brands. ** Source: US Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service. 2003. USDA Nutrient Database for Standard Reference, Release 16. |