* These statements have not been evaluated by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). These products are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.

† A healthy diet that includes calcium along with a lifetime of regular exercise builds and maintains good bone health and may reduce the risk of osteoporosis later in life.

^ Among leading branded calcium supplement products.

‡ Compared with original formula.

1 What We Eat in America, NHANES 2005-2006 report by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

# Some evidence suggests that calcium supplements may reduce the risk of colon cancer. However, the FDA has determined that this evidence is limited and not conclusive.

+ Emerging science suggests vitamin D₃ may support breast health.

++ Caltrate is the #1 selling brand of calcium supplement.