Calcium and magnesium work together to support bone health. Below, we explain why the right balance of these two minerals (calcium and magnesium) matter for women’s bone health.

While clinical studies on calcium supplements show limited impact on nail quality, real-food calcium like our calcium chews may tell a different story. Let’s look at the science behind calcium intake and nail health.

Calcium carbonate, the most common form in supplements, is poorly absorbed and often causes constipation. But calcium from real food sources, like the dietary calcium in our chew, is naturally bioavailable and better tolerated. In fact, a 2024 study in Frontiers in Nutrition found that higher dietary calcium intake is linked to a significantly lower risk of constipation.

Pregnancy and breastfeeding place major demands on calcium stores, and in rare cases can lead to a condition called pregnancy-lactation osteoporosis (sometimes called PLO). Our co-founder’s diagnosis of pregnancy-lactation osteoporosis inspired her to find a better way to protect women’s bones with real food calcium.

What does The Calcium Chew taste like? Real reviews say it’s like a caramel-almond treat made from real food. No pills, no chalky aftertaste. Our calcium chew is just a delicious way to support bone health every day.

A whirlwind week for us at Seen! From a podcast feature to national media coverage and a UCSD commencement speech, our real food calcium chews are making headlines.

If you’ve ever quit calcium because it upset your stomach, you’re in good company with the 20% of women who experience GI side effects from calcium carbonate. In this post, we share real reviews from women who finally found that they both tolerate and enjoy our natural dietary calcium chew.

We are proud to support the Bone Health and Osteoporosis Foundation as corporate advisors and recognize May as National Osteoporosis Awareness and Prevention Month.

We had a great time at the International Symposium on Osteoporosis in DC, hosted by the Bone Health and Osteoporosis Foundation.

More on why we chose a calcium chew instead of a calcium gummy because chews deliver a cleaner, more reliable dose of chewable calcium without added sugars, artificial ingredients, or dosing inconsistencies.

We are often asked about our format here at Seen.  One more unusual kind of calcium supplement is not a calcium chew, calcium gummy, or the traditional pill, but actually a liquid calcium supplement.  You might have seen this on drugstore shelves: liquid calcium looks a little like a bottle of Pepto Bismol and needs to be refrigerated after opening. 

Why did we choose to make a calcium chew, not a calcium gummy, capsule, or liquid calcium formulation?  I (Adrienne) wanted to write my answer out here because I think many students (and customers, too) are surprised by the complexity and shortcomings of other calcium gummies, calcium liquid supplements, or capsules.

What is the difference between osteopenia and osteoporosis both as a diagnosis and as a category of diagnosing low bone density? Here we dive into the weeds, looking at the different ICD codes for osteoporosis and osteopenia to better advocate for our care.

Customers often ask us about our key ingredient: milk minerals. What is it, exactly?  Milk minerals are not just the isolated calcium naturally present in milk, but actually the entire complex of minerals that you would consume if you had a glass of milk. 

We know how important it is to build trust and stand behind a product with verified integrity. That’s why we third-party test our calcium chew for both nutrient levels and for food safety.

We could have used supplement facts to detail our product, but we actually wanted to be more transparent and our product to be subject to more - not less - regulatory oversight.  Nutrition Facts are for food and beverages, and regulated by the FDA.  By using Nutrition Facts, instead of Supplement Facts, we are required to detail calories, macronutrients (like fats, carbs, and protein), and essential vitamins and mineral and adhere to strict labeling guidelines. 

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In 2024, Seen Nutrition proudly supported and donated to five nonprofits.

As the New Year approaches, we wanted to summarize the mission of each of these organizations and encourage our community to do the same!

What are oxalates?  Do they affect calcium absorption?  Should I avoid eating foods with oxalates when eating calcium?  We’re answering these questions so you know the truth about oxalates and calcium absorption.

Both forms of Vitamin D (D3 and D2) increase calcium absorption by converting to the active form of Vitamin D in the body, known as calcitriol. This active form binds to receptors in the intestines, enabling the efficient uptake of calcium.