Calcium is essential for strong bones, healthy teeth, and proper muscle and nerve function, and calcium supplements like Viactiv Calcium + D3 Soft Chews can help support the daily recommended requirement. In addition to knowing how much calcium you need based on your current life stage, another important factor is timing. When you take your calcium supplements can affect how much your body absorbs.
Split Your Doses Your body absorbs calcium best in smaller amounts. If you need more than 500 mg per day, split it into two doses—morning and evening—for better absorption.
Pair With Vitamin D Vitamin D helps your body absorb calcium. Taking your calcium alongside a vitamin D–rich meal or supplement ensures your bones get the maximum benefit. This is why the Viactiv Calcium Soft Chew formula contains Vitamin D.
Take With Food Calcium carbonate, one of the most common supplement forms, should be taken with some food. Stomach acid helps break it down, improving absorption.
Avoid Pairing with Iron or High-Dose Zinc Calcium competes with iron and zinc for absorption. If you take these supplements, space them at least two hours apart.
Consistency is key. Whether morning or evening, the best time to take calcium is the time you’ll remember.
Sources:
National Institutes of Health (NIH) – Calcium Fact Sheet https://ods.od.nih.gov/factsheets/Calcium-Consumer/
Mayo Clinic – Calcium and Calcium Supplements: Achieving the Right Balance https://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/nutrition-and-healthy-eating/in-depth/calcium-supplements/art-20047097
Harvard Health – Making Sense of Calcium Supplements https://www.health.harvard.edu/staying-healthy/making-sense-of-calcium-supplements
National Osteoporosis Foundation – Calcium and Vitamin D https://www.bonehealthandosteoporosis.org/patients/treatment/calciumvitamin-d/
