CALRemeDy^® FAQ

Q: I take your DailyMultiple along with one CalRemeDy capsule. This adds up to 700 IU of vitamin D3 daily. The RDA for vitamin D is 400 IU. Isn't this too much vitamin D?
A: No. Vitamin D intoxication is extremely rare, and even daily doses of 10,000 IU of vitamin D3 for up to 5 months have been shown not to cause toxicity.1 In addition, research shows low levels of vitamin D are common, especially in older people, African Americans, and those living in the northern latitudes.2,3 A recent review in the New England Journal of Medicine suggested recommended intakes for vitamin D are inadequate and need to be increased to at least 800 IU of vitamin D3 per day.4

Q: Can I take my CALRemeDy^® capsule at the same time I take the DailyMultiple?
A: You can but, some nutrients like calcium are better absorbed in smaller doses.5 Therefore, it may be better to take your CALRemeDy^® capsule at a different time. Because it does not depend on stomach acid for solubility and absorption, the calcium citrate in CALRemeDy^® does not need to be taken with food.6,7

Q: My calcium formula contains vitamin D2. Is that the same as vitamin D3?
A: No. The two forms of vitamin D used for nutritional supplementation are the secosterols ergocalciferol (vitamin D2) and cholecalciferol (vitamin D3). Vitamin D2 is derived from the irradiation of fungal sources. Most of our vitamin D3 is produced in our bodies by the action of sunlight on 7-dehydrocholesterol in the skin. Vitamin D3 is superior to vitamin D2, as it has been shown to raise blood levels 70% better than D2.8

Q: I thought vitamin K is involved in blood clotting. Why is it in a calcium formula?
A: Vitamin K does play an important role in the coagulation process. In fact, research has linked vitamin K to two important health issues, bone and cardiovascular health. The link focuses on what is known as the "calcification paradox." This paradox is defined as the inadequate metabolism of calcium resulting in concurrent problems for the cardiovascular system and bone density.9 Vitamin K may help to direct calcium to the bones and at the same time keep it out of the arteries. Increasing scientific evidence indicates that vitamin K intake and serum levels are positively related to bone density.10-12

Q: I am currently taking BONIVA for osteoporosis. Can this formula replace my medication?
A: No. BONIVA is a bisphosphonate treatment for postmenopausal osteoporosis. However, proper nutrition is also essential to building stronger bones. Regular exercise and eating a nutritious diet rich in calcium, vitamin D3 and vitamin K can help maintain healthy bone density.* Since you are taking BONIVA, we advise you to inform your physician first before supplementing with CALRemeDy^®.

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