Bariatric Advantage
Bariatric Advantage Calcium Citrate Chewy Bites - 5 Flavors
Bariatric Advantage Calcium Citrate Chewy Bites - 5 Flavors
Couldn't load pickup availability
Bariatric Advantage Calcium Citrate Chewy Bite 500 mg is specially formulated for bariatric patients.
- 500 mg calcium from only calcium citrate
- 500 IU of vitamin D3 to support calcium absorption
- Sugar-free [not a low-calorie food]
- Gluten-free
- Individually wrapped
90 chews per bag. Available in nine delicious flavors plus Assorted Fruit (approximately equal number of Strawberry, Lemon, Raspberry, and Tropical Orange flavors) & Assorted Sweet Flavors (approximately equal number of Chocolate, Caramel, Coconut, and Peanut Butter Chocolate flavors).
Product Name: Calcium Citrate Chewy Bites 500mg Assorted Sweet Flavors
Product Flavor: Assorted Fruit Flavors, Strawberry, Tropical Orange
Product Size: 90 Soft Chews
Bariatric Advantage Calcium Citrate Chewy Bite 500 mg is specially formulated for bariatric patients, utilizing 500 mg calcium from only calcium citrate and delivering 500 IU of vitamin D3 to support calcium absorption. Available in delicious flavors like Chocolate, Caramel, Peanut Butter Chocolate, Tropical Orange, Strawberry, Lemon, Raspberry, Coconut, Pineapple Mango, Assorted Fruit & Assorted Sweet Flavors. Sugar-free. Individually wrapped.
Calcium citrate is more bioavailable than some other forms of calcium, and is recommended for bariatric patients.1 It can be taken any time of the day, with or without food while other forms of calcium need to be taken with food for absorption. Additionally, calcium citrate may be more easily absorbed by patients who have had bariatric procedures that result in reduced stomach acids, as it does not require stomach acids for absorption.1 Calcium requires vitamin D3 for absorption.
ASMBS guidelines call for 1,200-1,500 mg calcium per day for patients most bariatric procedure types, with the exception ofBiliopancreatic DiversionDuodenal Switch (BPD-DS) patients, where they call for 1,800-2,400 mg per day.2 Divided doses are recommended with no more than 500 mg being consumed at once.
Calcium is a critical nutrient for bones and teeth–99% of calcium is found in teeth and bones. It also plays an important role in tissue health and nervous system health, along with muscle contraction.*
- Stein J, Stier C, Raab H, et al. Review article: the nutritional and pharmacological Consequences of obesity surgery. Al Pharm Ther 2014;40:582-609.
- Aills L, et al. ASMBS Allied Health Nutritional Guidelines for the Surgical Weight Loss Patient. Surgery for Obesity and Related Diseases, Volume 4, Issue 5, S73-S108.
* These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease."
This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.
- Cancel anytime
Bariatric Advantage Calcium Citrate Chewy Bite 500 mg is specially formulated for bariatric patients.
- 500 mg calcium from only calcium citrate
- 500 IU of vitamin D3 to support calcium absorption
- Sugar-free [not a low-calorie food]
- Gluten-free
- Individually wrapped
90 chews per bag. Available in nine delicious flavors plus Assorted Fruit (approximately equal number of Strawberry, Lemon, Raspberry, and Tropical Orange flavors) & Assorted Sweet Flavors (approximately equal number of Chocolate, Caramel, Coconut, and Peanut Butter Chocolate flavors).
View Product Information
Calcium Citrate Chewy Bites 500
Flavor options:
Chocolate, Caramel, Coconut,
Peanut Butter Chocolate,
Assorted Sweet Flavors
Raspberry, Tropical Orange,
Pineapple-Mango,
Assorted Fruit Flavors
Bariatric Advantage® Calcium Citrate Chewy Bite 500 is specially formulated for metabolic and bariatric patients. The American Society of Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery (ASMBS) guidelines1 call for 1,200-1,500 mg of calcium per day for most metabolic and bariatric surgery patients except biliopancreatic diversion with duodenal switch (BPD-DS) patients, for whom the recommendation is 1,800-2,400 mg per day.1
1. Aills L et al. ASMBS Allied health nutritional guidelines for the surgical weight loss patient. Surgery for Obesity and Related Disease. 2008;4(5):S73-S108.
Bariatric Advantage Calcium Citrate Chewy Bite 500:
- Delivers 500 mg of calcium as calcium citrate
- Calcium citrate:
- Can be taken with or without food
- Does not require stomach acid for absorption*
- Is better absorbed than calcium carbonate*
- Delivers 500 IU of vitamin D3, which is required for calcium absorption*
- Vitamin D3 is the clinically preferred form for metabolic and bariatric patients
Available in 11 flavor options:
| Ingredients | Amount Per Serving | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Serving Size | 1 Chew | |
| Servings Per Container | 90 | |
| Calories | 15 | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 4 g | 1%* |
| Sugar Alcohol | 2 g | ** |
| Vitamin D (as cholecalciferol) | 12.5 mg (500 IU) | 63% |
| Calcium (as calcium citrate) | 500 mg | 38% |
| Sodium | 5 mg | <1% |
Other Ingredients: Maltitol syrup, palm oil, mono and diglycerides, natural flavors, caramel color, soy lecithin, sea salt, FD&C yellow no. 5, FD&C yellow no. 6, and sucralose (a non-nutritive sweetener). Contains: Soy
SUGGESTED USE: Take as directed by your healthcare practitioner. Take at least two hours apart from iron.
This product is gluten-free.
CAUTION: If you have had gastric surgery and experience persistent nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, or other symptoms, contact your healthcare practitioner. Excessive consumption may cause a laxative effect.
Keep out of the reach of children.
TAMPER EVIDENT: Do not use if package is torn or open.
STORAGE: Keep in a cool, dry place.
Made in a facility that processes peanuts, tree nuts, soy, dairy, eggs, wheat, fish gelatin, and shellfish.
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
**Daily Value not established.
