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Did you know that if your body is not getting enough calcium it begins to take it from the bones, decreasing bone mineral density which can eventually lead to osteopenia and osteoporosis?
Did you know that calcium plays an important role in strengthening bones and teeth, as well as helping muscles (including the heart) and nerves function properly?
The scary things about these statistics is that if your body is not getting enough calcium it begins to take it from the bones. That means a decrease in bone mineral density which can eventually lead to osteopenia and osteoporosis.
Calcium plays a hugely important role in strengthening bones and teeth, as well as helping muscles (including the heart) and nerves function properly. Published studies show that low calcium intake throughout life is associated with low bone mass and high fracture rates as we age. However, Calcium isn't manufactured in the body, so it must be introduced by outside sources (diet, supplements) but the majority of Americans do not receive the amount of calcium needed daily based on diet alone – around 68% of women are calcium deficient.
One of the things that I worry about is whether or not my daughters are getting enough Calcium. I worry that they don't drink enough milk and therefore their bones are not strong enough. I worry that they to be building strong bones for their future.
86% of teen girls do not get enough calcium in their daily diets and with 95% of peak bone mass is present by age 20, this is not a good time to be calcium deficient.
Viactiv is the best calcium supplement that you and your teen can take. As women, we need 1000 mg of daily calcium and our teen girls need 1300 mg of daily calcium to meet recommended daily requirements.
Viactiv Calcium Soft Chews are the #1 doctor-recommended calcium supplement chew. One Viactiv Calcium Soft Chew (500 mg of calcium and 500 IU of Vitamin D) taken twice daily provides 100% of the daily value of calcium for most women plus vitamins D and K. Viactiv Calcium Soft Chews are intended to help achieve recommended daily dietary levels of these nutrients as a supplement to diet/food sources.
Viactiv is part of the three keys to healthy bones:
Viactiv Calcium Soft Chews come in flavors teens love—milk chocolate and caramel— and are individually wrapped so it's easy to toss in their lunchbox or backpack. Learn more about teen calcium needs.
Want an easy way to determine if you're getting enough calcium? First know your calcium requirements by stage/age, because they vary.
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Now you can Chews to be strong and #BeActiv with your bone health – Viactiv Calcium Soft Chews –available in milk chocolate and caramel flavors – are an easy, tasty way to make sure you are meeting your daily calcium requirements at any age.
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This is a product-provided, sponsored conversation on behalf of Viactiv that contains affiliate links. I received Viactiv products for my own personal use. All opinions, text and experiences are my own.
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