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Vitamin D deficiency early in life is associated with rickets, a disorder characterized by soft bones. New research has shown that despite taking a prenatal vitamin, vitamin D deficiency is very common in pregnant women and newborn infants. Higher-dose supplementation and increased sun exposure is needed to improve maternal and infant vitamin D status.
Even among those taking prenatal multivitamin supplements, vitamin D levels were found to be insufficient or deficient in pregnant women, particularly in women living in northern regions, according to research published in the Journal of Nutrition. Researchers took blood samples from 400 pregnant women—200 African American women and 200 Caucasian women—before 22 weeks gestation and again after delivery.
More than 80% of African American women and nearly half of Caucasian women tested at delivery had levels of vitamin D that were insufficient, even though more than 90% of them used prenatal vitamins during pregnancy.
In addition, umbilical cord blood from newborns showed 92.4% of African American babies and 66.1% of Caucasian infants had insufficient vitamin D levels at birth, leaving them at risk for rickets and other health problems. A newborn relies completely on its mother for its vitamin D stores.
These results suggest that African American and Caucasian pregnant women and newborns residing in the northern U.S. are at high risk of vitamin D insufficiency, even when mothers regularly take prenatal vitamins. Higher-dose supplementation is needed to improve maternal and infant vitamin D status.
Millions of Americans suffer from osteoporosis, which accounts for hundreds of thousands of broken bones annually. Although signs of osteoporosis usually don't occur until the later years of life, getting the proper amount of calcium in your diet now may prevent osteoporosis later. Active Calcium was carefully formulated to enable its ingredients to work together to promote strong and healthy bones.* Supplementation of calcium is one of the keys to preventing osteoporosis and increasing quality of life. Active Calcium is ideal for all ages, from adolescents to seniors. It is formulated with a 2:1 calcium-to-magnesium ratio and manufactured to U.S.P. guidelines for guaranteed purity and potency.
More calcium, magnesium, and vitamin D per tablet
Only 4 tablets per day
Contains a balanced formula of calcium, magnesium, vitamin K, boron, silicon, and vitamin D
Provides complete nutritional support for optimal bone development and maintenance throughout all stages of life.*
*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. Keep out of reach of children. Consult your physician if you are pregnant, nursing, taking a prescription drug, or have a medical condition.
Active Calcium FAQs
1. Can my child take the Active Calcium?
Children 1-6 years: Not recommended
Children 7-10 years: 1 Active Calcium or Active Calcium Chewable
Children 11-12 years: 2 Active Calcium tablets or Active Calcium Chewables
It is important to provide children with a healthy, well-balanced diet high in calcium rich foods. Teaching our children to make wise food choices instead of simply eating poorly and taking a nutritional supplement is imperative to their future health and wellness. If for some reason it is not possible to supply adequate calcium from dietary sources, Active Calcium may provide a beneficial alternative calcium source for children.
2. Why is there a mixture of calcium sources in the new Active Calcium tablet?
It is now known that calcium carbonate and calcium citrate are equally absorbed and utilized when taken with food and adequate vitamin D. The amount of elemental calcium in the Active Calcium has increased from 135 mg to 200 mg per tablet. It is not possible to provide this increased amount of calcium from calcium citrate alone. Therefore, to reach a more advanced amount of elemental calcium, a mixture of citrate and carbonate was necessary.
3. Why has USANA added vitamin K to the new Active Calcium Formula?
Osteoporosis is a very costly and debilitating disease that is not considered part of the normal aging process. It is considered to be a major public health threat for almost 44 million U.S. women and men aged 50 and older. Prevention is essential to maintain optimal peak bone mass and reduce the risk of osteoporotic fractures later in life. Recent research has shown that, in addition to the other important bone building nutrients, vitamin K plays an important role in bone metabolism and mineralization. Low dietary intakes of vitamin K and low blood concentrations of circulating vitamin K have been associated with low bone mineral density and an increased risk of hip fractures in postmenopausal women. The addition of vitamin K to the new Active Calcium formula represents USANA's commitment in providing you with the very best supplement for bone health available on the market today.
4. What are the advantages of the new Active Calcium formula?
Clinically proven formula
Now contains vitamin K
68% more calcium per tablet
100% more vitamin D per tablet
Fewer tablets necessary to meet calcium requirements
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