Citracal® Plus Heart Health FAQs

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.

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What 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.

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Can 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.

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Can 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.

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How 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.

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Can 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.

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Can you cut or crush Citracal Plus Heart Health?

Citracal Plus Heart Health can be cut or crushed.

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In what count size is Citracal Plus Heart Health available?

Citracal Plus Heart Health is available in an 80 count size.

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Is 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.

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What 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).

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*This statement has not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration.
  This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.
†DIETARY SUPPLEMENTS OR FOOD CONTAINING AT LEAST 400MG PER SERVING OF FREE PHYTOSTEROLS, EATEN TWICE A DAY WITH MEALS FOR A DAILY TOTAL INTAKE OF AT LEAST 800MG, AS PART OF A DIET LOW IN SATURATED FAT AND CHOLESTEROL, MAY REDUCE THE RISK OF HEART DISEASE BY LOWERING BLOOD CHOLESTEROL. EACH Citracal® PLUS HEART HEALTH TABLET CONTAINS 200MG OF FREE PHYTOSTEROLS.  THIS PRODUCT IS NOT A REPLACEMENT FOR CHOLESTEROL-LOWERING MEDICATIONS.