Calcium Citrate Soft Chews

Level up your calcium intake with our delicious Calcium Citrate Soft Chews. Specially formulated for post-bariatric patients, these calcium chews provide a convenient and enjoyable way to meet your daily calcium needs. Each chew is packed with essential calcium citrate with vitamin D to support strong bones, healthy teeth, and powerful muscles. 500mg of highly absorbable calcium citrate for optimal bone health 500 IU of Vitamin D3 helps your body with calcium absorption, ensuring maximum effectiveness Soft chews pack a punch of flavor and won't stick to your teeth Calcium chews are individually wrapped, perfect for tossing in your purse or gym bag, ensuring you can get your daily calcium no matter where you are Calcium citrate chews are sugar-free, gluten-free, and free of artificial flavors Meet the ASMBS recommendations for calcium supplements after bariatric surgery { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "FAQPage", "mainEntity": [ { "@type": "Question", "name": "Are calcium citrate chews the same as gummies?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "Calcium citrate chews and calcium citrate gummies are similar — both are soft, chewable forms of calcium citrate designed for people who prefer not to swallow tablets or capsules. The main difference is texture: gummies tend to have a firmer, candy-like consistency, while soft chews are smoother and easier to break down, making them especially well-suited for bariatric patients in early post-operative stages. Celebrate Calcium Citrate Soft Chews deliver 500mg of calcium citrate per chew with Vitamin D3 to support absorption." } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "Can I take chewable calcium citrate instead of calcium pills after bariatric surgery?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "Yes — chewable calcium citrate is actually the preferred format for many bariatric patients, particularly in the early post-operative stages when swallowing large tablets can be uncomfortable. Celebrate offers both soft chews and chewable tablets so you can choose the texture and format that works best for your stage of recovery and personal preference." } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "How much calcium do I need after bariatric surgery?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "Calcium needs after bariatric surgery are significantly higher than the general population because reduced stomach acid production and changes to your digestive anatomy affect how well calcium is absorbed. Most bariatric patients require between 1,200mg and 2,400mg of elemental calcium per day, depending on surgery type: Gastric Sleeve (VSG): 1,200–1,500mg daily; Gastric Bypass (RNY): 1,500–1,800mg daily; Duodenal Switch (DS/SADI): 1,800–2,400mg daily. Because your body can only absorb approximately 500–600mg of calcium at one time, doses must be spread throughout the day — typically two to three times. Always follow the specific recommendations from your bariatric surgeon or dietitian, as individual needs may vary based on lab values and medical history." } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "Why calcium citrate and not calcium carbonate after bariatric surgery?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "Calcium carbonate, found in most mass-market supplements, requires stomach acid to be absorbed, and because bariatric surgery significantly reduces stomach acid production, it passes through largely unabsorbed and provides little nutritional benefit. Calcium citrate does not require stomach acid and is the only form of calcium that reliably works for post-bariatric patients, which is why it is the exclusively recommended form by the ASMBS and the only form used in every Celebrate calcium product." } } ] }