Citracal Gummies are designed to provide the calcium and vitamin D3 you may not get enough of from the foods you eat each day. They come in 3 delicious chewable flavors including Natural blueberry, strawberry and watermelon with other natural flavors – and should be taken with food.

Gummy Calcium Supplements | Citracal® Calcium Gummies.

Great tasting, easy to chew gummy, soft chewable calcium with Vitamin D3.

It may be used to treat conditions caused by low calcium levels such as bone loss (osteoporosis), weak bones (osteomalacia/rickets), decreased activity of the parathyroid gland (hypoparathyroidism), and a certain muscle disease (latent tetany).

“The truth is, the research is inconclusive. But there is a growing body of evidence that suggests no health benefit, or even worse, that calcium supplements may be harmful.” Multiple studies have found that there's little to no benefit to taking calcium supplements for the prevention of hip fractures.

They taste so delicious that I actually look forward to eating these in the day. They sort of have an orange creamsicle taste to them so that makes them a great way for me to WANT to take my calcium vitamins. The only issue I have is the sugar coating. It has 6g of sugar for 2 gummies and I think that's too much.

While unnecessary for most people, gummy vitamins can aid certain populations, such as vegans and older adults. However, they may contain fewer nutrients than other multivitamins and are often packed with sugars and other additives.

Calcium supplements are absorbed better if you take 500 mg of calcium or less at a time. You may need to split your dose over the course of the day. Chewable tablets are absorbed better than pills that are swallowed whole. If you use a non-chewable pill, you can test to see if it can dissolve well.

Many people using this medication do not have serious side effects. Tell your doctor right away if you have any serious side effects, including: nausea/vomiting, loss of appetite, unusual weight loss, mental/mood changes, bone/muscle pain, headache, increased thirst/urination, weakness, unusual tiredness.

Calcium supplements cause few, if any, side effects. But side effects can sometimes occur, including gas, constipation and bloating. In general, calcium carbonate is the most constipating. You may need to try a few different brands or types of calcium supplements to find one that you tolerate the best.

Constipation or stomach upset may occur. If any of these effects last or get worse, tell your doctor or pharmacist promptly. If your doctor has directed you to use this medication, remember that your doctor has judged that the benefit to you is greater than the risk of side effects.

Gummy vitamins are designed to be a more palatable (read: sweeter) alternative to regular vitamins in the hopes that people will be more inclined to take them. But when it comes to health benefits, they're nowhere near a 1:1 swap. “Gummy vitamins actually have fewer vitamins and minerals than regular vitamins,” Dr.