What type of calcium is used in this product?
Celebrate's Calcium PLUS 500 uses Calcium Citrate, delivering 500 mg of calcium per single chewable tablet. Calcium citrate is highly recommended for bariatric patients because it does not require stomach acid to dissolve and absorb properly, making it much easier on an altered digestive tract compared to standard calcium carbonate.
How many tablets do I need to take each day to meet my requirements?
The serving size listed on the bottle is 1 chewable tablets (which provides a total of 500 mg of calcium citrate). Most bariatric patients are recommended to get about 1000-1500 mg of calcium daily. However, because your body can only absorb about 500 mg to 600 mg of calcium at one single time, you should space these 2 or 3 tablets out throughout the day rather than taking them all at once.
Does this calcium supplement contain Vitamin D and Magnesium?
Yes. The Calcium PLUS 500 Chewable is specifically formulated with 333 IU of Vitamin D3 and 34 mg of Magnesium per tablet. Vitamin D3 is essential because it aids your body in absorbing the calcium efficiently, while magnesium helps support overall bone health and works to prevent the constipation that can sometimes happen with high calcium intake.
Are the fat-soluble vitamins in this tablet easy for bariatric patients to absorb?
Yes. Celebrate utilizes a special water-miscible form of Vitamin D3 in this chewable. Since weight loss surgeries alter your anatomy and significantly limit your body's ability to digest and uptake dietary fats, converting fat-soluble vitamins into a water-miscible form ensures they dissolve easily in water for maximum absorption.
Can I take this calcium tablet at the same time as my iron-containing multivitamin?
No, you must space this product at least two hours apart from any iron supplement or multivitamin that contains iron. Calcium and iron compete for the exact same absorption pathways in your body; taking them together will significantly decrease how much iron your system can successfully absorb.
What flavors are available, and do they contain sugar?
These chewable tablets currently come in options including Cherry Tart or Mixed Fruit. The formula is completely sugar-free and gluten-free, making it gentle on your pouch and compliant with post-op dietary restrictions to prevent dumping syndrome. (Note: This product contains milk).
