Calcium and Vitamins

Savvy. Strong.

There's a lot to be said for a good, strong backbone and a brilliant, healthy smile - and getting plenty of calcium is a great way to support both. The most abundant mineral in the human body, calcium plays a critical role in maintaining the structure and density of the bones and teeth.

Most women need about 1000 mg of calcium per day to support optimum bone health. With 250mg per scrumptious serving, Rachel's™ yogurt is an excellent source of calcium that fits easily into an active lifestyle. Dark green vegetables like broccoli, kale and spinach are other smart choices for the calcium-conscious.

In addition to using calcium to build bones, the body requires calcium to maintain proper muscle, blood vessel and nerve cell function. Without adequate calcium in the diet, the body will leach calcium from the bones in order to meet these needs; a process which depletes bone density over time.

Unchecked bone loss is the precursor to osteoporosis - a disease of weak, brittle bones that affects as many as 10 million Americans. The hormone estrogen provides some protection against bone loss, so women are particularly vulnerable after menopause, when estrogen levels are lower. However, studies suggest that consuming plenty of calcium early in life - when bone mass and density are being developed - may help protect against osteoporosis down the road.¹

With just one creamy cup of Rachel's yogurt, you're 25% of the way to meeting your calcium requirement for the whole day. Smart never tasted so scrumptious.

1. Carmona, RH; Bone Health and Osteoporosis: A Surgeon General's Report (2004) United States Department of Health and Human Services.