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BA's Calcium
Citrate Lozenges were designed to meet the calcium replacement needs of
patients who have undergone weight loss surgery. Our Calcium Citrate is
a lozenge that can be chewed or allowed to dissolve in the mouth. This
allows patients to get the calcium they need without swallowing large
or multiple pills, which can be challenging after weight loss surgery.
Calcium citrate, the form most recommended after weight loss surgery is
the sole calcium source in the product. The lozenges also provides
Vitamin D, Vitamin K and a small amount of magnesium, all for the
support of bone health. Lozenges are designed to be easy on the
digestive system, to support maximum absorption and to foster
compliance. For patients taking our iron, we suggest that they take
calcium and iron at least two hours apart.
Some features and benefits of this product include:
100% Calcium Citrate.
Each Calcium Citrate Lozenge contains 400 milligrams of elemental
calcium from calcium citrate. Calcium absorption is impaired after
weight loss surgery. This is due to loss of stomach acid, bypassing of
the duodenum, and decreased absorption of Vitamin D. Calcium citrate is
highly soluble and is appropriate for individuals who lack adequate
stomach acid.
Vitamin D3 (Cholecalciferol). Two of our
calcium lozenges provide the adult Adequate Intake of Vitamin D or 200
IU. Vitamin D is critical for proper calcium absorption and
utilization. Vitamin D deficiency is now known to be common in obesity
as well as after all forms of weight loss surgery.
Vitamin K (Phytonadione).
Vitamin K is a fat-soluble nutrient that is important for bone health
as it plays a role in three proteins that are vital to bone health. The
best known of these proteins is Osteocalcin, which plays a critical
role in bone remodeling. Several studies have indicated that low
vitamin K can occur after weight loss surgery. Additionally, patients
may not consume adequate dark green vegetables to assure good dietary
intakes.
Minimal Use of Sweeteners. Many chewable calcium
products rely on candy bases as delivery systems. Leading brands like
Viactiv® provide 3 to 4 grams of sugars from corn syrup and
high-fructose corn syrup – or up to 8 grams of concentrated sweeteners
in a daily dose. Our lozenges are sweetened with sucralose (Splenda®)
and a minimal amount of low-glycemic, crystalline fructose (1 gram per
tablet). Minimal sweetener use significantly minimizes the risk of
dumping syndrome in patients taking our lozenges. Moreover,
post-operative weight loss surgery patients are often on severely
carbohydrate restricted diets, and really count those grams each day.
Our formula meets the needs of these patients without compromising
taste and quality.
Dose = 1 to 3 Tablets per day or as recommended
| Vitamin D3 |
100 |
IU |
| Vitamin K |
20 |
mcg |
| Calcium (from Calcium Citrate) |
400 |
mg |
| Magnesium (from Magnesium Oxide USP) |
50 |
mg |
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