Getting to the heart of the relationship between calcium, vitamin D₃ and K2

As we age, both our skeletal integrity and vascular systems face challenges.¹ Adequate levels of calcium are integral to bone mineralisation; however, if not carefully regulated, calcium may contribute to arterial calcification – a key risk factor for cardiovascular disease.²

In Australia, cardiovascular disease affects around five percent of the population (approximately 1.3 million people) and rises to almost 28 percent among those aged 75 and over,³ accounting for one in four deaths.⁴ Likewise, osteoporosis and osteopenia affect over three percent of Australians⁵ and are projected to impact 7.7 million adults aged 50 and over by 2033,⁶ underscoring the need for a holistic approach to optimised health in both the vascular and skeletal systems.

With calcium supplementation linked to an increased risk of arterial calcification and increasing cardiovascular risk,² considering calcium in conjunction with vitamin D₃ and vitamin K₂ offers a more integrated approach to maintaining bone strength while reducing the risk of vascular calcification.¹