Chewable Calcium 250 mg 120t by Carlson Labs – Bone Support with Calcium Citrate
Chewable Calcium 250 mg by Carlson Labs is a natural vanilla-flavored tablet that supplies calcium in the citrate form. This 120-tablet formula offers a chewable alternative to swallowed calcium pills, with one tablet providing 250 mg of calcium.
Calcium is a building material for bones and teeth, but its everyday work extends beyond the skeleton. Choosing a focused calcium formula lets you address your calcium intake without adding a combination of vitamins and minerals you may already take. This formula contains no vitamin D, so it is different from a calcium-and-D combination supplement.
Key Chewable Calcium 250 mg 120t Benefits
- Provides calcium for bone support, supplying a mineral used to maintain the structure of the skeleton throughout adult life.
- Supports healthy teeth by contributing calcium, a key mineral component of their hard structure alongside phosphorus.
- Contributes calcium for normal muscle function and nerve communication, two everyday processes that depend on carefully regulated calcium activity.
How Chewable Calcium 250 mg 120t Works
After digestion, calcium enters the body's available mineral supply through the intestine. Vitamin D helps with calcium absorption, while the intestines, kidneys, and bones work together to keep calcium availability regulated. Bones are living tissue that continually renews; calcium supplies part of their mineral framework rather than acting as a quick fix for bone health.
Chewable calcium citrate can be absorbed with or without food. That flexibility can help adults fit calcium into their routine without requiring a meal at every dose. Food still matters: dairy foods, calcium-fortified beverages, and other calcium-containing foods all contribute to total intake. The amount needed from a supplement depends on that existing dietary contribution.
Key Functional Ingredients Include:
- Calcium: Supplies the mineral used with phosphorus to build the hard framework of bones and teeth. Calcium also participates in cell communication, including nerve signaling and muscle contraction. The citrate form supplies calcium that the body can absorb and use for these normal functions.
Chewable Calcium 250 mg 120t Is Formulated For
- Adults seeking an adult calcium supplement to complement calcium from food.
- Adults who prefer chewing a vanilla-flavored tablet rather than swallowing a calcium pill.
- Adults selecting a calcium-only nutrient formula instead of a combined calcium and vitamin D product.
Supplements support your health but do not replace a balanced diet. Always check with your healthcare practitioner if you have doubts about a new supplement. Or you may book a FREE product consultation with Holistic Health Partners, led by Carolyn Mulally BS, RN, HN-BC. You may also wish to explore our other Calcium, Minerals for Bone Health, and Carlson Labs Supplements and Vitamins collections.
Recommendation: Adults: chew one tablet once or twice daily.
Serving Size: 1 Tablet
Servings Per Container: 120
Calories ... 5
Total Carbohydrate ... 2 g ... 1%**
Total Sugars ... 1 g ... †
Includes 1 g Added Sugars ... 2%**
Calcium (from calcium citrate) ... 250 mg ... 19%
** Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
† Daily Value (DV) not established.
Other Ingredients: Dextrose, sorbitol, cellulose, natural flavors, stearic acid (veg.), magnesium stearate, silicon dioxide.
Does Not Contain: Gluten-free; Milk/Casein-free; No Artificial Preservatives
Storage: Keep bottle tightly closed in a cool, dry place.
Additional precautions: Calcium supplements can cause gas, bloating, or constipation. Ask your healthcare practitioner before use if pregnant or breastfeeding, or if you have kidney disease, a history of kidney stones, or high blood calcium. Calcium can interfere with dolutegravir, levothyroxine, and quinolone antibiotics; a pharmacist should review dose spacing. Taking calcium with lithium can increase the risk of high blood calcium. Account for calcium from all supplements and foods rather than adding extra doses.
Frequently Asked Questions About Chewable Calcium 250 mg 120t
What are the benefits of Chewable Calcium 250 mg 120t?
Chewable Calcium 250 mg 120t supplies calcium for the normal mineral structure of bones and teeth. Each vanilla-flavored tablet provides 250 mg of calcium from calcium citrate, a form that can be absorbed with or without food. Calcium also supports normal muscle contraction and nerve communication. This is a focused calcium formula, not a calcium-and-vitamin-D combination, so it fits best when you want to complement dietary calcium without adding vitamin D or a broader mineral blend.
Who should take Chewable Calcium 250 mg 120t?
This Carlson Labs formula is directed to adults who want a chewable calcium tablet to complement food sources. The directions are to chew one tablet once or twice daily. It can suit adults who prefer a vanilla-flavored chewable instead of a swallowed pill. Each tablet includes 1 g of added sugars, so consider that when planning intake. People who are pregnant or breastfeeding, have kidney concerns, or take medicines should review suitability with their healthcare practitioner first.
Are there any side effects of taking Chewable Calcium 250 mg 120t?
Calcium supplements can cause gas, bloating, or constipation. The label warns: Reproductive Harm — www.P65Warnings.ca.gov. Each tablet contains dextrose and sorbitol; review the ingredients if these do not agree with you. Ask your practitioner before use with kidney disease, kidney stones, or high blood calcium. Calcium can interfere with dolutegravir, levothyroxine, and quinolone antibiotics, so ask a pharmacist about spacing. Lithium together with calcium can raise blood calcium. Review use during pregnancy or breastfeeding with your practitioner.
How does Chewable Calcium 250 mg 120t support overall health?
Calcium supports overall health through both structural and signaling roles. It contributes to the hard mineral framework of bones and teeth while also helping muscles contract and nerves communicate. Carlson Labs supplies this mineral as calcium citrate in a 250 mg chewable tablet. Adequate vitamin D helps calcium absorption, but this product does not provide vitamin D. Consider it one part of an overall approach that includes calcium-containing foods, appropriate activity, and attention to your total nutrient intake.
These statements have not been evaluated by the FDA. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.
