Low Calcium Intake Supplement Plan

The following supplement plan is designed for people who have low dietary calcium intake. It includes both calcium and supporting nutrients vitamin D and vitamin K2. This allows you to tailor your supplement choices based on your situation while giving you specific product suggestions for each item.

This supplement plan is designed to be used in combination with the recommendations of your physician as bone health may require a proper diagnosis by a physician to evaluate the need for prescription medication. Do not stop taking prescription medication without your physician's advice.

Although food sources of calcium provide better overall nutrition, you'll find supplement recommendations below. Read our articles:

Calcium and Related Supplements:

Calcium: This mineral is essential in the fight against osteoporosis, alongside regular exercise. Adults typically require about 800 to 1,200 mg of calcium daily.

Vitamin D deficiency is common and this vitamin is very important to calcium absorption and metabolism. Consider adding a supplement such as K2 MK-7 and D3 by Protocol for Life Balance to provide:

Vitamin D: Without adequate Vitamin D, our bodies can’t absorb calcium effectively, regardless of how much we consume. Furthermore, Vitamin D is essential for bone mineralization, a process that strengthens bones by increasing their calcium content. Your Vitamin D dosage should be adjusted based on your blood level with many clinicians recommending an optimal Vitamin D level of 50-80 ng/ml. Vitamin D labs can be ordered online through the NutriScape Lab Shop (Affiliate Link).
Vitamin K2: Vitamin K2 helps keep the calcium in your blood flowing to the bones rather than ending up in blood vessels where it does not belong. [PMC4566462] [PMC9403798]

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Stephanie Figon, MS, RDN, LD

Supplements@NutriScape.NET

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This Article is Not a Substitute for Medical Advice

Dietary supplements are not designed to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. Supplement Sciences seeks to provide comprehensive access to the most relevant supplement information along with convenient online ordering. We do not provide medical advice and cannot guarantee that every product suggested is completely without risk. Since each person is unique in their health history and medication use, it is important to discuss supplements with your personal physician. Specifically, pregnant women and individuals being treated for serious medical issues including cancer or liver or kidney problems must consult their physician about every nutritional supplement they plan to take.

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Low Calcium Intake Supplement Plan

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