MANUFACTURER:SMITHKLINE BEECHAM CONSUMER. INDICATIONS:Os Cal 500 + D Vitamin Calcium Supplement Chewable Tablets, Light Lemon Chiffon -
Vitamin D 'The Sunshine Vitamin' & According to the National 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 SF 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.
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! 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.
Sugar free.
Are You Getting Enough Calcium Every Day? Sources of 1000 mg of Calcium:
Os-Cal Chewable - 2 Tablets have 0 Calories and 0 Carbohydrates on average.
Skim Milk - Approx 3 cups have 40 Calories and 8g Carbohydrates on average.
Swiss Cheese - Approx 4 oz have 400 Calories and 36g Carbohydrates on average.
Yogurt - Approx 3 cups have 440 Calories and 60g of Carbohydrates on average.
Cottage Cheese - Approx 5 cups have 1050 Calories and 38g of Carbohydrates on average.
Source: US Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service 2003. USDA Nutrient Database of Standard Reference.
INGREDIENTS:Calcium Carbonate , Sorbitol , Isomalt , Povidone , Magnesium Stearate Less than 1% , Gelatin Less than 1% , Sucrose Less than 1% , Aspartame Less than 1% , Corn Starch Less than 1% , Natural Flavor Less than 1% , Artificial Flavor Less than 1% , Vitamin D Less than 1%. DIRECTIONS:
Take one tablet, twice a day, with meals.
Store below 25 degrees C - 77 degrees F. Keep container tightly closed.
WARNINGS:
Phenylketonurics: Contains Phenylalanine.
Keep out of the reach of children.
Important: Do not use if inner plastic pull tab seal is broken or missing.
