Pharma Nord Bio-Calcium D3 K1 K2 is a bone-health food supplement providing 500mg calcium with vitamins D3, K1 and K2 (MK-7), in a pack of 150 tablets, sold by Ways Pharmacy (UK).
Key facts
| Format | Tablets, taken with water |
|---|---|
| Pack size | 150 tablets (up to 75 days at two tablets a day) |
| Key nutrients (per 2 tablets) | Calcium 500mg (63% NRV), vitamin D3 25µg (500IU), vitamin K1 50µg, vitamin K2 (MK-7) 50µg |
| Authorised claims | Calcium and vitamin D are needed for “the maintenance of normal bones”; calcium “contributes to normal muscle function”; vitamin D “contributes to the normal absorption and utilisation of calcium”; vitamin K “contributes to the maintenance of normal bones” |
| Blood clotting | Vitamin K “contributes to normal blood clotting” — note the warfarin warning below |
| Suitable for | Adults |
| Sold by | Ways Pharmacy, UK (GPhC-registered) |
Who it is for
- Adults who want a combined calcium and vitamin D supplement with added vitamins K1 and K2 for bone maintenance
- People with a low dietary calcium intake who want to support normal bones
- Older adults focused on bone maintenance
- Those who prefer a single tablet covering calcium, D3, K1 and K2 rather than separate products
Not suitable for: anyone taking anticoagulant (blood-thinning) medicines such as warfarin without telling their doctor — this product contains vitamin K, which affects blood clotting; children; people with high blood calcium. If you are pregnant, breastfeeding or taking any medication, check with your pharmacist or GP before use.
How to use
- Take two tablets daily with food.
- Swallow the tablets with water.
- Take with a meal containing some fat to aid absorption of the fat-soluble vitamins K2 and D3.
- Do not exceed the recommended daily dose.
Frequently asked questions
What is Bio-Calcium D3 K1 K2 used for?
Under the EU/UK Register of Health Claims, calcium and vitamin D are needed for the maintenance of normal bones, and vitamin K contributes to the maintenance of normal bones. Vitamin D also helps the normal absorption and utilisation of calcium. The product combines all four nutrients in one tablet.
Can I take this with blood-thinning medication?
This product contains vitamin K, which contributes to normal blood clotting and can interact with anticoagulants such as warfarin. If you take blood-thinning medication, do not start this supplement without first telling your doctor.
How long does one pack last?
At the recommended dose of two tablets a day, the 150-tablet pack provides up to a 75-day supply.
What is the difference between vitamin K1 and K2?
Vitamin K1 and vitamin K2 (here as MK-7) are two forms of vitamin K. Both contribute to the maintenance of normal bones and to normal blood clotting under the EU/UK Register of Health Claims. This product provides 50µg of each per two-tablet dose.
Safety & storage
- Food supplement — not a substitute for a varied, balanced diet and a healthy lifestyle.
- Contains vitamin K — inform your doctor if you take anticoagulant medicines such as warfarin.
- Do not exceed the stated dose.
- If you are pregnant, breastfeeding or taking any medication, consult your pharmacist or GP before use.
- Store in a cool, dry place below 25°C, out of reach of children. Use before the printed expiry date.
References
This product is a food supplement and is not a medicine. It is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease. Food supplements should not be used as a substitute for a varied, balanced diet and a healthy lifestyle. If you are pregnant, breastfeeding, taking medication or under medical care, consult your pharmacist or GP before use.
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