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Learn about osteoporosis, supplements and the latest about bone health research here.

Glass of milk, nuts, eggs and bananas
Apr 13, 2026
What Are the Benefits of Calcium for Women?

Typically, we think of calcium as only benefiting our bone health. Most of us know that calcium is the major mineral in our skeleton (in fact, the average woman houses 2.6 lbs of calcium in her ske...

How Do You Take Calcium Supplements for Best Absorption?
Mar 25, 2026
How Do You Take Calcium Supplements for Best Absorption?

We get asked all the time about how to take calcium for best absorption since "absorbability" (how much calcium you consume is actually being absorbed into the bone) is central to our food-first ph...

Person receiving a blood draw
Mar 4, 2026
Hypocalcemia: What Are the Symptoms of Low Calcium?

It’s very easy to confuse low blood calcium levels (hypocalcemia) with low bone mineral density because often the terms get thrown around as if they were interchangeable.  They are very different, ...

Calcium chew interview
Dec 25, 2025
Seen Nutrition: 2025 Year in Review

As Seen Nutrition wraps up an unforgettable year, we’re taking a moment to reflect on the growth and community that defined us in 2025. Perhaps the biggest moment came just last month.  In November...

Osteoporosis, calcium, and dental health graphic
Sep 11, 2025
Calcium and Teeth: Let’s Dispel Myths about Calcium (and Calcium Deposits) on Teeth

Long story short: Calcium makes enamel hard and keeps the jawbone strong. What many call calcium buildup or calcium deposits on teeth is hardened plaque that needs to be removed with regular teeth ...

Is calcium good for your hair?
Aug 19, 2025
Is Calcium Good for Your Hair? A Closer Look at Hair Mineral Research

Summary: Calcium is important for bones and teeth, but what about calcium and hair loss and hair growth? We take a dive into the research on how hair is affected by calcium consumption, teasing out...

Calcium and Magnesium periodic table elements
Jul 28, 2025
How Calcium and Magnesium Work Together for Bone Health

Summary: 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. When most ...

Fingernails
Jul 16, 2025
Calcium and Nail Health

Summary: We get asked often about the relationship between calcium and nail health. Can calcium help my nails grow? Can calcium strengthen nails? The answer is that it’s possible that calcium might...

Seen Nutrition lifestyle
Jun 20, 2025
Why and How Synthetic Calcium Causes Constipation but Dietary Calcium Doesn’t

Summary: I explain why synthetic calcium - especially calcium carbonate - that you find in calcium gummies, calcium tablets, and liquid calcium is poorly absorbed and can cause constipation, gas, a...

Calcium during pregnancy and lactation
Jun 15, 2025
Is Seen’s Calcium Chew Good for Pregnancy and Postpartum?

Summary: Explaining why our calcium chew is good for pregnancy and postpartum, life stages that, along with menopause, it is critical to maintain and build bone. The short answer is yes.  The long...

Seen Nutrition products
May 27, 2025
What Does It Taste Like? Real Reviews of Our Calcium Chew

Summary: What does Seen Nutrition’s calcium chew actually taste like? Well, I draw from our wonderful reviews to show how customers think our calcium chew tastes like caramel, a treat, and a mild s...

Dr. Adrienne Bitar & Dr. Jennifer Han episode
May 19, 2025
A Big Week for Seen and Women’s Bone Health

Summary: What has the team at Seen Nutrition been up to this week? A whole lot! From National Osteoporosis Prevention and Awareness Month to podcast interviews and print articles, we’ve been busy t...