Andy wrote:
>
> Viactiv: calcium supplement. What the...?
>
> I bought a box of Viactiv chewable caramel calcium supplement at the
> pharmacist's suggestion.
>
> Two a day provide 100% of calcium BUT each chew contains 125% of Vitamin D
> or 250% daily. A generous vitamin D overdose!
>
> Why would they do that??? The BUMS!!!



From the Viactiv Web page:
http://www.viactiv.com/nutrition/ind...vitaminsdk.inc

"D is for Depositing Calcium
Vitamin D is critical in maximizing calcium absorption.* Two VIACTIV®
Calcium Soft Chews contain 200 IU or 50% of the daily value of vitamin
D."

So your daily dose of Viactiv contains 50 percent of the needed Vitamin
D, no more.



>
> Reading up on vitamin D, I see too much can have a negative health effect,
> more so for folks on high blood pressure blood thinner meds, which doesn't
> apply to mine.
>
> My leg is about 90% mended, so the supplement will just be for a few weeks
> longer, I'm hoping. I do get the perceived feeling it's helping.
>
> Me and calcium supplements! If it's not one thing it's another. [sigh]
>
> Best,
>
> Andy
> --
> Eat first, talk later.