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vitamin k2 & hydroxapatite calcium
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anyone use vit k2 for osteoporosis and what is the outcome also opinions on hydroxapatite calcium is it the most absorbable kind similar to the form found in human bones????... anyone on it??? Bonebabe stated calcium is calcium but is there not one kind better than the other ?? anyone with gastric problems are referred to citracal... is hydroxapatite calcium better than citrate?? I guess i mean more absorbable.....
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Trishanna
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Not familiar with the Vit K2 for osteo, but will check. As for the calcium. Again, calcium is calcium. No better or worse. All depends on the invidividual's ability to absorb. Calcium citrate is bulkier but more readily absorbed for those who have gastric issues. Coral calcium is a gimmick. Even Tums is considered a calcium supplement. Just make sure you get the Vit D so the calcium goes to the bones. Sometimes it's trial and error to see what sits best with you.
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I currently take a supplement that has the K2 in it. I've recently been seeing more studies citing the benefit of this for people with osteo issues.
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Hi All: Here's some info on K2 from PubMed. I believe the RDA is 45 mg a day.
http://www.pubmedcentral.nih.gov/articlerender.fcgi?artid=1915640
Or you could try Natto (fermented soy beans) and here's a link for that, also from NIH (PubMed). This is a required taste, so good luck. Some love it.
http://www.tinyurl.dk/2553
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Todd how much K2 in your supplement?? Or what is the required amount to take for osteoporosis?
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Trishanna
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Just checked the label on my supplement, showing 100mcg of vit K2.
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