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How Should A Calcium Supplement Be Taken?

Is it better to take calcium in liquid form or in a tablet/soft gel? Which one is better absorbed by the body? Also, is Vitamin K2 relatively new? I asked my pharmacist friend about it and he had never heard of it! He s been a pharmacist for many years. Thank you...
Wed, 7 Jun 2017
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Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service.
I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.

Calcium absorption remains the same irrespective of in what form you consume. It is your convenience to take it either in syrup, tablet, or soft gel forms.

Vitamin K2 is a form of Vitamin K, which functions in blood coagulation. Vitamin K2 is chemically 'menaquinone', which is found in animal foods and fermented foods. Vitamin K2 may help in preventing heart disease by helping to prevent calcium from being deposited in the arteries.

Further, it may help:
• To improve bone health and lower the risk of osteoporosis
• To improve dental health
• In fighting cancer

Hence, this vitamin has got more importance recently along with Vitamin D.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Ashakiran S
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How Should A Calcium Supplement Be Taken?

Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. Calcium absorption remains the same irrespective of in what form you consume. It is your convenience to take it either in syrup, tablet, or soft gel forms. Vitamin K2 is a form of Vitamin K, which functions in blood coagulation. Vitamin K2 is chemically menaquinone , which is found in animal foods and fermented foods. Vitamin K2 may help in preventing heart disease by helping to prevent calcium from being deposited in the arteries. Further, it may help: • To improve bone health and lower the risk of osteoporosis • To improve dental health • In fighting cancer Hence, this vitamin has got more importance recently along with Vitamin D. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Ashakiran S