Bone & Joint Health

Key supplements for bone health include vitamin D3 (essential for calcium absorption), vitamin K2 (which directs calcium into bones and away from arteries), magnesium (involved in bone mineralisation and vitamin D metabolism), calcium (in bioavailable forms such as calcium citrate), collagen (which provides the structural matrix of bone) and silica (which supports bone density and connective tissue strength).

The most researched supplements for joint comfort include collagen, glucosamine and chondroitin, omega 3, hyaluronic acid, turmeric/curcumin and MSM (methylsulfonylmethane).

Vitamin D increases calcium absorption from the gut, but without adequate vitamin K2, that calcium may not be directed to the right places.

Vitamin K2 activates proteins that guide calcium into bones and teeth, and away from soft tissues such as arteries and kidneys.

For optimal bone health and cardiovascular support, vitamin D3 and K2 are best taken together.