Can you take vit d and calcium together?

Ah, the classic question – can you take vit D and calcium together? It’s a bit like asking if peanut butter and jelly go together. Sure, they’re both great on their own, but combined they make for one heck of a sandwich. But unlike PB&J, it’s important to know whether or not these two vitamins can be taken simultaneously without any negative effects.

Let me start by saying that I am not a doctor. I’m just a humble writer with an internet connection and access to Google search results. So before making any changes to your vitamin regimen, check with your healthcare provider first.

Now that we’ve got that out of the way, let’s dive into the world of vit D and calcium supplementation!

The Importance of Vitamin D

Vitamin D is essential for our bodies to absorb calcium from the foods we eat. Without enough vit D in our systems, all those glasses milk might as well be filled with water for all the good its calcium does us (well maybe not entirely – it still tastes delicious!)

But where do we get vitamin D from? Well there are only two sources really: sunlight exposure (which isn’t always feasible depending on where you live) or through supplements/food sources such as fish oil or egg yolks.

The Deal With Calcium

We all know how important calcium is for strong bones and teeth (and in case you didn’t – now you do!) Plus there are other benefits too such as aiding in muscle contraction, blood clotting, nerve function, regulating heart beat, preventing osteoporosis etc etc..

Some common sources include dairy products like milk & cheese or green veggies such kale & broccoli

Side Note:

  • Interesting fact alert: Did you know carrots were once purple until 16th century Dutch farmers started selectively breeding them into the orange variety we know and love today?

The Million Dollar Question- Can They be Taken Together

With all the benefits of these vitamins, it’s no wonder people are interested in taking them together. But is it safe? The short answer seems to be yes.

In fact, many supplements actually combine calcium and vitamin D into a single pill. Now, there has been some research suggesting over-supplementation can lead various conditions such as kidney stones & weakening bones in old age. So tread carefully when adding extra amounts of supplement to your daily routine (well – going ham with any type of supplement can have some negative effects). If you’re unsure whether or not you’re getting enough vit D/cal from the foods that you eat which make supplementation unnecessary – ask your doc!

Calcium and Vitamin D Absorption Rates

A common concern for many individuals who take both supplements concerns how well they taken up by our bodies simultaneously.

Interestingly taking too much calcium alone can hinder absorption of vitamin D by reducing levels being absorbed.^^ Simply put: calcium likes to block vit.D from becoming active^, but don’t let this scarey off! Because only large doses cause harm not normal intake efforts at ‘better health’. A study published in American Journal Physiology Endocrinology found that healthy young men could absorb equal amounts of calcium when given separately vs combined with broken down vit .D component.

So fret less about combining both supplementation sources where necessary!

Example Table:

Source Calcium Accompanied By Vit D Amount/Size
Milk | Orange Juice | Cereal Often fortified with additional vitamin d enhancement if originating source itself contains insufficient amounts. N/A
Supplements | Tablets Yes \~600mg ca + \~10µg vit.D\#^

Life Pro Tip Alert: If you’re worried about over supplementing, maybe think about getting blood work done before adding A ton of supplements – this can indicate when and if it will be helpful to enhance intake efforts.

Can Calcium/Vitamin D Inter-pair with Other Medications?

So what happens when these vitamins are paired up with other medications? As always, check with your healthcare provider first. But here’s a few things to keep in mind:

Antibiotics

Some antibiotics such as tetracycline or fluoroquinolones may bind itself together with calcium preventing both compounds from being fully absorbed into the system (always read medication guidelines for further instructions).

Blood pressure/Lung/Anti-Seizure/other meds…

Medications which act by decreasing blood sugar levels like anti seizure or high bp treatments affect cellular signalling processes by binding onto vp.s essential to transmission pathway zinc especially but also calcium (vitamindiscoveries.com)^[2]^ so, while not entirely damaging combining the two at regular doses shouldn’t lead to much harm; doublecheck individual drug interactions however!

Supplements: Recommended Daily Dosage

Typically The current recommended dose varies depending on age group or existing conditions however generally between 1000-2000IU (international units) is advised for adults annually. Keep in mind these numbers are just estimates and moderate supplementation depends on factors including genetics, diet habits environmental exposure etc.__

Age For Men & Women Pregnancy\#^
Birth -12months \~400 IU \~400 IU
1-13 years \~600 IU

Of course dosages ultimately boil down differences between people/timing so again prior vetting would make more sense.

Varying Opinions Surrounding Supplementation

As with most things health related there are plenty of differing opinions on whether or not you should take supplements in the first place let alone taking various types at once.

While some experts agree that vitamin D and calcium taken together can be beneficial, others believe it’s unnecessary and we’re better off focusing on getting these vitamins from natural food sources such as dairy products for calcium, and sunlight (in moderation) for vit.D.

So..There’s definitely different takes here so make sure to figure out what makes sense –

Life Pro Tip Alert:

If unsure how much is being consumed from food based intake preparation time – grab someone like your doctor or even see if online websites exist which track statistical values of absolute nutrient measurements in daily meals.__

The Wrap-Up

In conclusion, it’s generally safe to take calcium and vitamin D supplements together. Due to possible issues w overdoing it however check periodically before endeavoring forward w swigging bottles. Combining both offers improved skeletal joint muscular health due their helpful functions regarding bone & muscle regrowth/healing a lot of times…just make sure they’re magnesium free?~^^__

And remember…

Final Life-Pro-Tip Alert

A well-balanced diet containing lots of fruits, veggies and whole grains will ensure you are receiving adequate amounts needed often enough! Even when calculating up dosages try going semi-natural so normal consumption practices dont lead one astray ^_)

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