Ingredients Sugar, Calcium Carbonate, Corn Syrup, Hydrogenated Coconut Oil, Corn Syrup Solids, Cocoa Processed With Alkali, Sweetened Condensed Milk (Milk, Sugar), Glycerine, Contains 1% Or Less of Cornstarch, Artificial Flavors, Soy Lecithin, Salt, Vitamin D3, Vitamin K1.

Since dark chocolate is a gut-healthy prebiotic, it can do its job best when working with probiotics. When you eat a probiotic along with dark chocolate, the population of good gut bacteria (probiotics) increases and they have someone to eat for energy (prebiotics) to do their best work for our gut and overall health.

Viactiv Calcium Soft Chews are a delicious and effective way to get your daily calcium intake. Pills can have higher potency but are hard-to swallow. Gummy supplements taste great, but they often have less nutrients and more sugar.

Healthcare professionals recommend calcium and vitamin D for normal bone development in children. Viactiv is recommended for Adults and Children over 4 years old.

It may be used to treat conditions caused by low calcium levels such as bone loss (osteoporosis), weak bones (osteomalacia/rickets), decreased activity of the parathyroid gland (hypoparathyroidism), and a certain muscle disease (latent tetany).

Serious side effects Signs of an allergic reaction, like rash; hives; itching; red, swollen, blistered, or peeling skin with or without fever; wheezing; tightness in the chest or throat; trouble breathing, swallowing, or talking; unusual hoarseness; or swelling of the mouth, face, lips, tongue, or throat.

According to health experts, consuming around 30-60 grams of dark chocolate per day is a healthy amount for most people. That's about two to four small squares of your favourite chocolate bar. Now, don't go overboard and think that just because it's “dark chocolate”, you can scoff down a whole block guilt-free.

In recent years, chocolates – specifically dark chocolates - have been praised as a healthy treat. Most dark chocolate is rich in plant chemicals called flavanols. Flavanols are antioxidants linked to a lower risk of heart disease. In theory, dark chocolate will contain higher flavanol content (greater health benefit).

Constipation or stomach upset may occur. If any of these effects last or get worse, tell your doctor or pharmacist promptly. If your doctor has directed you to use this medication, remember that your doctor has judged that the benefit to you is greater than the risk of side effects.

Many people using this medication do not have serious side effects. Tell your doctor right away if you have any serious side effects, including: nausea/vomiting, loss of appetite, unusual weight loss, mental/mood changes, bone/muscle pain, headache, increased thirst/urination, weakness, unusual tiredness.

How to use Viactiv. Take this medication by mouth with food. If your product contains calcium citrate, then it may be taken with or without food. Follow all directions on the product package, or take as directed by your doctor.