Calcium-based supplements for adults and children: Jarrow Bone-Up with calcium, vitamin D3 and K2, OstroVit Vitamin D3 + K2 + Calcium tablets, Trace Minerals Liquid Ionic Calcium drops and ChildLife Liquid Calcium with Magnesium. Calcium is needed for the maintenance of normal bones.
Calcium is needed for the maintenance of normal bones. Vitamin D contributes to the normal absorption and utilisation of calcium and to the maintenance of normal bones, and vitamin K also contributes to the maintenance of normal bones. That is why both tablet and capsule formulas here combine all three:
Trace Minerals Liquid Ionic Calcium is a concentrated liquid taken as about 25 drops (1.25 ml) a day in juice or with food. It is vegan, free from known allergens, and the dropper lets you adjust your intake around the calcium you already get from food. For children, ChildLife Liquid Calcium with Magnesium is an orange-flavoured liquid. Calcium and vitamin D are needed for normal growth and development of bone in children.
Magnesium also contributes to the maintenance of normal bones; capsules, powders and liquids are in Joints, Bones & Muscles. For vitamin K2 on its own, see Doctor's Best MK-7. Dairy foods, tinned fish with soft bones, fortified foods and green leafy vegetables all supply calcium, so a supplement tops up your diet rather than replacing it.
Vitamin D contributes to the normal absorption and utilisation of calcium, so the two are often combined. Jarrow Bone-Up and OstroVit D3 + K2 + Calcium both include vitamin D3.
The NHS says adults aged 19 to 64 need 700 mg of calcium a day, which most people can get from their diet. Count the calcium in your food before choosing a supplement and do not exceed the label dose.
Calcium is a bulky mineral, so a meaningful amount does not fit into one capsule. The three capsules can be spread across meals, and the 90-count bottle is a month's supply.
Yes. ChildLife Liquid Calcium with Magnesium is made for children; use the age-based serving on the label.
Calcium can affect how some medicines are absorbed, including certain antibiotics and thyroid medication, so ask your pharmacist about timing if you take prescription medicine.
