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Calcium chew periodic table of elements
Feb 5, 2025
Why We Use Milk Minerals to Support Women’s Bone Health

Summary: Milk minerals, or the milk mineral complex naturally found in cow’s milk, is a key ingredient to our calcium chew. Let’s learn why and how milk minerals contributes dietary calcium (and ot...

How our calcium chew complete is tested for nutrient levels using this ICP-OES method
Feb 3, 2025
Why We Third-party Test Our Calcium Chew Complete

As a start-up wading into the supplement world (which may not have the best reputation), we are wholly committed to science-backed quality and transparency with our customers.  That transparency is...

Calcium Chew Complete Nutrition Facts
Jan 18, 2025
Why Do We Use Nutrition Facts vs. Supplement Facts?

Some of our customers have asked why we decided to use nutrition facts instead of supplement facts for our calcium chew.  Just look at any other calcium chew out there and you’ll see supplement fac...

Two glasses of milk
Jan 2, 2025
I'm Lactose Intolerant, Can I Eat Seen's Calcium Chew Complete?

Short answer? Yes! Read below for more information. Our Calcium Chew does contain trace amounts of lactose from our real milk ingredients. However, each chew contains less than 1/4 of a gram of lac...

International Osteoporosis Foundation logo
Dec 31, 2024
Nonprofits We Proudly Supported in 2024

In 2024, Seen Nutrition proudly supported and donated to five nonprofits: the International Osteoporosis Foundation, the Bone Health and Osteoporosis Foundation, National Menopause Society, the So...

Almond and milk glasses
Dec 28, 2024
The Truth About Oxalates and Calcium: What You Need to Know

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 calc...

Mushroom closeup
Dec 22, 2024
Vitamin D: How Vitamin D (D3 & D2) Boosts Calcium Absorption

While many are familiar with its role in bone health, fewer understand how it directly impacts calcium absorption, a cornerstone of strong bones and overall health. Let’s dive into how Vitamin D—wh...

Calcium Carbonate Quarry
Dec 9, 2024
What is Calcium Carbonate? And Why is it in Your Conventional Calcium Supplement?

People often ask us why calcium carbonate is so common if it causes side effects such as gas and constipation. The short answer is that calcium carbonate is cheap. Very cheap. In fact, calcium car...

Calcium supplement capsules
Nov 27, 2024
How to Evaluate a Supplement: A Guide from co-founder Dr. Jennifer Han, PharmD

As a board-certified clinical pharmacist, one of the most common questions I get is how to evaluate the quality and effectiveness of a supplement. With thousands of options available, how do we det...

Women walking and holding bags and a tennis racket
Nov 24, 2024
What Does Menopause Mean for Bone Health?

Summary: We explain why menopause is a critical life stage for bone health. Estrogen protects bone and, with the drop in estrogen accompanying menopause, many women will lose substantial bone durin...

Two glasses of milk and a calcium chew
Nov 20, 2024
Synthetic Calcium vs. Dietary Calcium: What’s Best for Your Bone Health?

Summary: Explaining the difference between synthetic calcium and the dietary calcium we use in our calcium chews. Unlike the traditional capsules, calcium gummies, or liquid calcium supplements, Se...