Tag Archives: Vitamin K

Calcium Part3: What affects Calcium absorption?

Posted on August 7, 2012 by askdrjames

What affects Calcium absorption?  Not all calcium consumed is actually absorbed in the gut. Humans absorb about 30% of the calcium in foods, but this varies depending upon the type of food consumed.[i] Calcium absorption depends on your body’s available … Continue reading →

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Vit K2! How does it help my bone health?

Posted on April 17, 2012 by askdrjames

Many people have heard of the importance of Vitamin D in bone health. How many people know about the importance of Vitamin K2 in bone health? Do you? So what does Vitamin K2 do? Studies show that treatment with vitamin … Continue reading →

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Is it possible to take TOO MUCH calcium?

Posted on January 31, 2012 by askdrjames

As a chiropractor, patients often ask me bone or joint-related questions. One concern that often comes up is, “Am I taking enough calcium?” or “Am I taking too much?” For many years, the common public perception was the more calcium … Continue reading →

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