Health instead of their prescribed cholesterol-lowering medication? Can Citracal Plus Heart Health be taken with aspirin? How many caplets should be taken to get the required, beneficial amount of phytosterols? Can I take the Citracal Plus Heart Health with another Citracal formula? Can you cut or crush Citracal Plus Heart Health? In what count size is Citracal Plus Heart Health available? Is this product a replacement for bisphosphonate medications? What if I have additional questions about Citracal Plus Heart Health?
How is Citracal Plus Heart Health different than other
calcium supplements?
New Citracal Plus Heart Health is the only leading calcium supplement with phytosterols, a natural plant-based ingredient which may reduce the risk of heart disease by lowering cholesterol.
400mg free phytosterols, taken twice daily as part of a diet low in saturated fat and cholesterol may reduce the risk of heart disease by lowering cholesterol.†
This product is not a replacement for cholesterol-lowering medications.
Back to topWhat are phytosterols?
Phytosterols, also known as plant sterols, are a natural plant-based ingredient that may reduce the risk of heart disease by lowering cholesterol.†
Phytosterols work by blocking the absorption of cholesterol from the digestive tract, which helps to lower LDL (bad) cholesterol.
Back to topCan patients currently taking statins take Citracal Plus Heart Health instead of their prescribed cholesterol-lowering medication?
No. Citracal Plus Heart Health is not intended to be a replacement for cholesterol-lowering medication. If you are on a cholesterol-lowering medication, please ask your doctor if Citracal Plus Heart Health is right for you.
Back to topCan Citracal Plus Heart Health be taken with aspirin?
Yes, when used as directed by a physician. Citracal Plus Heart Health can be beneficial to millions of Americans who are on a doctor-recommended aspirin regimen.
If you are on an aspirin regimen, ask your doctor if Citracal Plus Heart Health is right for you. Citracal Plus Heart Health is not a replacement for cholesterol-lowering medications.
Back to topHow many caplets should be taken to get the required, beneficial amount of phytosterols?
Two caplets should be taken twice daily with meals or as directed by your physician.
Back to topCan I take the Citracal Plus Heart Health with another Citracal formula?
There is no need to take another Citracal formula in addition to Citracal Plus Heart Health. Used as directed this product contains 1260 mg of calcium, more than the recommended daily value. And it has 800 IU of Vitamin D for unsurpassed absorption. It also contains phytosterols, a natural plant ingredient which may reduce the rate of heart disease by lowering cholesterol.
400mg free phytosterols, taken twice daily as part of a diet low in saturated fat and cholesterol may reduce the risk of heart disease by lowering cholesterol.†
This product is not a replacement for cholesterol-lowering medications.
Back to topCan you cut or crush Citracal Plus Heart Health?
Citracal Plus Heart Health can be cut or crushed.
Back to topIn what count size is Citracal Plus Heart Health available?
Citracal Plus Heart Health is available in an 80 count size.
Back to topIs this product a replacement for bisphosphonate medications?
No. Citracal Plus Heart Health is not a replacement for bisphosphonate medications. Please speak with your doctor before making any changes in your medications.
Back to topWhat if I have additional questions about Citracal Plus Heart Health?
Please call our toll free customer service number at 1-866-511-9328 (Monday-Friday, 9AM – 5PM
Eastern Standard Time).
This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.
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