Speaking of Women's Health

Should You Take Calcium and Vitamin D Supplements Together? And What is Vitamin K2?

May 15, 2024 SWH Season 2 Episode 23
Should You Take Calcium and Vitamin D Supplements Together? And What is Vitamin K2?
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Speaking of Women's Health
Should You Take Calcium and Vitamin D Supplements Together? And What is Vitamin K2?
May 15, 2024 Season 2 Episode 23
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Recent research shows taking calcium and vitamin D supplements together may reduce the risk of dying from cancer, but may raise the mortality risk for cardiovascular disease.

Host Holly Thacker, MD explains how vitamin D helps calcium absorption, and why women should ingest vitamin K2/Mk-7 - as it drives calcium into the bone.

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Show Notes

Recent research shows taking calcium and vitamin D supplements together may reduce the risk of dying from cancer, but may raise the mortality risk for cardiovascular disease.

Host Holly Thacker, MD explains how vitamin D helps calcium absorption, and why women should ingest vitamin K2/Mk-7 - as it drives calcium into the bone.

Support the Show.