Lamberts Chewable Calcium + Vit D + F O S, Tabs, 60 x 400mg

We have used a special type of sweet tasting soluble fibre called fructo-oligosaccharides (FOS) to sweeten these tablets. This natural material is extracted from chicory root and has the benefit of not causing tooth decay. Calcium tablets can often be quite large so we have developed these pleasant lemon flavoured chewable calcium tablets to encourage everyday use by all the family.
Many people's diets provide insufficient supplies of calcium, including 71% of female teenagers and a quarter of UK 4 year-olds. Calcium intakes of girls and women are of particular concern because achieving optimum bone density before the age of 30 will help to maintain strong bones in old age.
Each chewable tablet provides a full 400mg of calcium, 2.5µg of vitamin D and 1000mg of FOS.

• A pleasant lemon flavoured chewable tablet
• We have used a special type of sweet tasting soluble fibre called fructo-oligosaccharides (FOS) instead of sugar which can help prevent tooth decay
• FOS may also enhance the absorption of calcium
• Each tablet provides a full 400mg of calcium
• Plus 2.5µg of vitamin D and 1000mg of FOS
• This product is suitable for all ages, particularly children who have a high requirement for calcium, but hate taking tablets

Calcium is important for bone health throughout your life. Although diet is the best way to get calcium, calcium supplements may be an option if your diet falls short.

Before you consider calcium supplements, be sure you understand how much calcium you need, the pros and cons of calcium supplements, and which type of supplement to choose.

Your body needs calcium to build and maintain strong bones. Your heart, muscles and nerves also need calcium to function properly.

Some studies suggest that calcium, along with vitamin D, may have benefits beyond bone health: perhaps protecting against cancer, diabetes and high blood pressure. But evidence about such health benefits is not definitive.

If you don't get enough calcium, you could face health problems related to weak bones:

• Children may not reach their full potential adult height.
• Adults may have low bone mass, which is a risk factor for osteoporosis.

Many Americans don't get enough calcium in their diets. Children and adolescents are at risk, but so are adults age 50 and older.

Your body doesn't produce calcium, so you must get it through other sources.

To absorb calcium, your body also needs vitamin D. A few foods naturally contain small amounts of vitamin D, such as canned salmon with bones and egg yolks. You can also get vitamin D from fortified foods and sun exposure. The RDA for vitamin D is 600 international units (15 micrograms) a day for most adults.

Even if you eat a healthy, balanced diet, you may find it difficult to get enough calcium if you:
Follow a vegan diet
Have lactose intolerance and limit dairy products
Consume large amounts of protein or sodium, which can cause your body to excrete more calcium
Are receiving long-term treatment with corticosteroids
Have certain bowel or digestive diseases that decrease your ability to absorb calcium, such as inflammatory bowel disease or celiac disease
In these situations, calcium supplements may help you meet your calcium requirements. Talk with your doctor or dietitian about whether calcium supplements are right for you.