Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Os-Cal®
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When is the best time of day to take Os-Cal®?
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How much Os-Cal® should I be taking?
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It’s difficult for me to swallow pills. Can I chew, crush, or cut Os-Cal® caplets?
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Can men take Os-Cal®?
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Does Os-Cal® help with bone loss and osteoporosis?
Os-Cal® supplements keep your bones strong and healthy, as adequate intake of calcium and Vitamin D is linked to the reduced risk of osteoporosis through the mechanism of slowing the rate of bone loss for post-menopausal women, elderly men and women, and for persons with a family history of osteoporosis.
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Can I use Os-Cal® if I am allergic to shellfish?
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Is Os-Cal® constipating?
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Will Os-Cal® cause kidney stones?
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What are the recommended daily intake levels of Calcium and Vitamin D?
Please refer to the following chart for the recommended daily values of Calcium & Vitamin D:
Life Stage Group
Calcium Recommended Dietary Allowance (mg/day) Vitamin D Recommended Dietary Allowance (IU/day) 1-3 years old 7,00 ** 4-8 years old 1,000 600 9-13 years old 1,300 600 14-18 years old 1,300 600 19-30 years old 1,000 600 31-50 years old 1,000 600 51-70 years old 1,000 600 51-70 year old females 1,200 600 71+ years old 1,200 800 14-18 years old, pregnant / lactating 1,300 600 19-50 years old, pregnant / lactating 1,000 600 **For infants, adequate intake is 400 IU/day for 0 to 6 months of age and 400 IU/day for 6 to 12 months of age.
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What are the specific calcium and Vitamin D levels in Os-Cal®?
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How does calcium in calcium carbonate compare to the calcium in calcium phosphate?
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How long does it take Os-Cal® to take effect?
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What is the Vitamin D compound in Os-Cal® products and how is it beneficial?
The Vitamin D compound in Os-Cal® supplements is Vitamin D3, also known as cholecalciferol. Vitamin D3 is what your skin makes when it’s exposed to sunlight and is the form of Vitamin D that your body uses most easily to promote calcium absorption to enable normal mineralization of bone and bone growth.*
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Which Os-Cal® variety was used in the NIH Study?
*These statements have not been evaluated by FDA. These products are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.