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Do you know how much Calcium is really in your Gastric Bypass Supplements?

Bariatric calcium comes in many forms. There are chewable forms, pills, drinks, and capsules. But do you really know how much calcium you are actually getting? If the product you take says it is 500 milligrams, is it really 500 milligrams of calcium? You may be surprised at the answer. Fillers and additives often take up a good portion of those milligrams.

Bariatric Vitamins and Supplements – Choose Carefully

Looks can be deceiving and that is why you should thoroughly investigate your choices before you choose your gastric bypass and supplements. Reading the labels is of the utmost importance. Labels can reveal some startling facts.

Labels – the Key to Knowing what is in Your Supplements

If you are taking a pill or chewable form of calcium there is a great chance that there is a list of fillers and additives in the “ingredients” section of the label. Some common fillers we have seen include lactose, silicon dioxide, stearic acid, and titanium dioxide.

If anything is listed in the supplement facts other than the vitamins and minerals, your bariatric calcium product is not all you think it is. It may say 500 milligrams on the front of the label but if there are fillers it is not uncommon for there to only be half or less of actual calcium.

Fillers and Additives in Calcium

Since your bones and teeth contain 99% of the calcium in your body the importance of taking fast absorbing calcium with no preservatives, sugar, or any additives is extremely important. Calcium in its purest form is exactly what you need to have.

Fillers need not be a part of your new and healthier lifestyle. Do your due diligence on any product but especially on your bariatric vitamins and supplements. It’s well worth the few minutes of extra time to get the proper amount of nutrition.

As a gastric bypass patient you are more than likely aware of your need to take bariatric calcium supplements. If you watch any amount of television you have surely seen commercials for different types of calcium that claims to reduce bone loss and fractures. Be sure to take these commercials with a grain of salt. Most of the claims are highly exaggerated.

These advertised calcium products try to present themselves as miracle drugs made to cure bone loss and fractures. Some make statements that they stop osteoporosis. The commercials are convincing to most people but sound fishy to those that understand calcium and how it works.

Some Drug Company Products do not Stand up to their Claims

Lawsuits have hit some major drug companies for advertising their calcium product as not only replenishing calcium into the bones and teeth but also selling to the public that it can rebuild bone. After being on the market for about five years it is becoming known that these products do not stand up to their claims.

These highly promoted and advertised drugs not only do not meet their claims–they have also been found to make the bones harder and more brittle. The bones then become more susceptible to fracture. These fractures can occur easily – from something as simple as walking.

Frequency of Fractures Increasing

Since the launch of these lines of osteoporosis drugs the frequency of fractures has seen a dramatic increase. There is a growing incidence of stress fractures. These giant drug manufacturers have over stepped their bounds.

The plain and simple fact is that there is no miracle cure. The age old expression, “if it sounds too good to be true, it probably is,” most certainly applies here.

Calcium Citrate – Quality Ingredients

Vita4Life!™ provides a quality bariatric calcium product. It is not designed (nor does it claim) to heal but designed to get into the system and provide a replenishing of calcium. We use only the highest quality ingredients. Our choice is calcium citrate. Citrate is proven to offer maximum absorption properties.

You can trust that our products are free of common allergens, sugars, unnecessary binders and fillers, and artificial colors and flavors. Rest assured that there is no wheat, gluten or lactose. Our capsules are chosen for their fast dissolution time.

There may be bigger companies that sell bariatric vitamins and supplements but we are always true to our philosophy of quality, innovation, and integrity. These principles define us and continue to solidify our position in the bariatric industry.