Viactiv Calcium Plus Vitamin D Supplement Soft Chews, Caramel, 100 Count

I know that I don't get enough calcium in my morning coffee, so I tried my best to supplement. But supplements don't do my body good when they sit in the cupboard all year--which is what happened with the extra large calcium pills that I just couldn't bring myself to swallow.When the pediatrician started talking to my kids about their “bone bank” and calcium needs, I decided I really needed to step up up the supplements. I found “petite” calcium pills. No dice. Couldn't swallow them. Then I discovered Viactiv and my calcium intake has skyrocketed.My biggest issue with calcium pills was that I couldn't swallow them. I'm not sure why. They just bothered me. I love that Viactiv is a chew. It makes the calcium so much easier to swallowI’ve tried two flavors of Viactiv: chocolate and caramel. I'm a horrible chocolate snob and eat a little nearly every evening. I found the chocolate Vactiv unpalatable. I'm also a caramel snob...I'd do just about anything to get my hands on a tasty salted caramel, but I'm much more tolerant of the caramel flavor. I do know women who prefer the chocolate, so it really is a matter of tasteThe calcium chews do contain sugar, corn syrup, and hydrogenated coconut oil (among other things) and there are 20 calories per chew. Each chew has 500mg of Calcium, 400mcg of Vitamin K, and 500IU of Vitamin D. This translates to 50% of your daily value of Calcium, 45% of Viatmin K, and 110% of Vitamin D.Viactiv has really done wonders for my calcium intake. If you can't take the pills, give these chews a try!

Calcium Plus Vitamin D Supplement Soft Chew-making taking vitamins a tasty chewy affair

So much better tasting than the chocolate ones.

Great product. Thanks.

The chews are a delicious caramel flavor and easy to take. So much better than trying to swallow the huge tablets. They are calcium carbonate, which my doctor prefers.

As a vegetarian, I often find that I'm not getting enough of the vitamins and minerals found in meats and animal products that I don't consume. While technically I *can* drink milk, I really just don't enjoy dairy, and I've seen a serious decline in my energy, overall feeling of wellbeing and especially my teeth in the last year or so. I've known from blood tests that I'm Vitamin D deficient, and Vitamin D directly affects the absorption of Calcium. Initially, I had started taking pills for both, but the pills or softgels are usually large, hard to swallow and often get stuck in my dry throat in the morning, causing pain!Enter Viactiv. Just wow. I figured these would be a good option for me because I often shied away from or forgot to take my big horse pills, and it just wasn't enjoyable. If the Calcium and Vitamin D supplements actually tasted good, I might remember to take them! Lucky for me, these arrived and they taste awesome. It's really hard to distinguish these from actual candy, but they're helping your teeth, not hurting them! As a result, I remember (and look forward to) taking them every day, and I'm hoping the added Calcium will aid in the remineralization of some enamel by my next dental visit. These would be especially good for teens and kids that don't want to take their supplements. Will be repurchasing indefinitely!

My OB/Gyn recommended I take calcium supplements since I don’t always get enough in my diet (which is the best way to do it). She suggested Viactiv because chewable supplements are usually more readily absorbed than pills. Also, since they taste good, I’ll be more likely to take them. (Hard to believe they are supplements and not candies!) In addition to containing 650 mg (50% DV) of calcium, each chew contains vitamins D and K for better absorption of the calcium. Directions state to eat one or two chews daily, preferably with meals for better absorption. Because your body can only absorb a limited amount of calcium at once, it is better to take them at different times of the day should you opt for 2 chews daily. The chews I received have an expiration date about 18 months out.

As a Gastric Bypass patient , I was urged to take a calcium supplement as soon as possible besides my liquid Centrum. I'm in the pudding phase right now after advancing from liquids, I had my procedure 10/16/19 and its 10 days post op. The container was completely intact , not broken or cracked whatsoever . And the seal was perfect and i even had to pull decently to get it off. The container was filled to the top by the rim ! I have pictures included to show the size of the original packaging and the size and look of the vitamin bullion itself. It looks like a hard to chew tootsie roll BUT is VERY SOFT ! I'm 10 days post op from surgery yall ! And these were by far just as easy to swallow and some of it even turned into soft mashed consistency . It's been 30 minutes and I feel no sign of the sugar 'dumping syndrome' either. But remember , all of our bodies are not the same!I plan on getting lab work down the road to check on all of my vitamins, including the calcium.