Essential for bone health, muscle contraction, nerve signaling, and blood clotting.
Key Information
- Requires
- Vitamin D, K2, Magnesium for proper utilization
- Regulation
- Parathyroid hormone, Calcitonin
- Excess Risk
- Arterial calcification without K2
- Deficiency
- Tingling lips/fingers, muscle spasms, seizures, heart arrhythmias, dental issues
- Absorption
- Requires vitamin D, stomach acid, proper magnesium balance
- Oxalate Binding
- Prevents oxalate absorption when present in gut
Connected Pathways
Vitamin D3
Fat SolubleCholecalciferol. Steroid hormone essential for calcium absorption, immune function, and genetic expression. Works synergistically with…
Vitamin K2
Fat SolubleMenaquinone. Activates proteins that regulate calcium deposition in bones and prevent arterial calcification.
Magnesium
Major MineralsMaster mineral involved in 300+ enzymatic reactions. Critical for energy production, methylation, and nervous system…
Oxalates
Toxic ElementsCrystal-forming compounds that can accumulate in tissues. Degraded by healthy gut bacteria.
