What are the Benefits of Calcium and Vitamin D3? Your Guide to a Stronger Foundation

If you’ve ever gone to take your daily calcium at night and looked down at that tiny chalky tablet thinking “how am I supposed to swallow that?” you’re not alone. The supplement industry has long oppressed those seeking bone health with gigantic pills that dissolve slowly and are sometimes difficult for your body to absorb.

But here’s the thing. Your skeleton does so much more than hold you up. Your bones store minerals and protect your organs. They anchor your muscles and provide a framework for everything you do. If you don’t invest in your “bone bank” your entire body starts to feel it.

In this guide, we’re going to cover why Calcium + Vitamin D3 are the power couple you didn’t know you needed, how using the right delivery matters, and how to invest in your metabolic health TODAY without chalky vibes.

Why These Two Nutrients Always Pair So Well Together

To understand why these nutrients belong together, you have to first understand a little about how the body functions.

Think of it as a “Key and Lock”

Think of Calcium as something your bones CRAVE. It’s like the cocaine of minerals for your skeletal system. But, your digestive tract is locked tight. Without Vitamin D3, none of that sweet calcium can get where it needs to go. You can take 500% of your daily value of Calcium, but if you’re deficient in Vitamin D, your body won’t absorb it.

Tricalcium Phosphate vs. Calcium Carbonate

Most supplements choose calcium carbonate because it’s cheap and has a high percentage of elemental calcium. Unfortunately, that usually comes with unwanted bloating, gas, and constipation. That’s why LIVS sources Tricalcium Phosphate. Not only is this easier on your stomach but it also provides your body with phosphorus.

Top Benefits of Daily Calcium & Vitamin D3

1. Bone Strength & Bone Density

We touched on this earlier, but as you age your body starts to pull calcium from your bones to use elsewhere. When you give your body a daily dose of Calcium and Vitamin D you keep that bank full so your body doesn’t have to take its reserves from your actual skeleton.

2. Enamel & Tooth Protection

Your teeth aren’t bones, but they’re made from the same calcium-rich substances. By protecting your bones you are also protecting your teeth, as well as your jaw which holds your teeth in place.

3. Muscle Movement

Your body can’t contract without Calcium. Period. If you’re lifting, walking, or picking up your kid from the ground, Calcium is responsible for that movement.

4. Immune Support

Vitamin D3 is actually a pro-hormone. It helps your body turn on certain parts of your immune system (your T-cells). Low levels of D3 have been shown to correlate with increased sicknesses during seasonal changes.

5. Sunshine Mood Boost

This is my favorite one. Your brain has receptors for Vitamin D3 all over it, including the areas associated with depression. By making sure your D3 levels are topped off you’ll notice an even level of energy throughout the day and less “blah” feelings when it’s cold out.

Why Gummies? Plant-Based Calcium & Vitamin D from Fruit Pectin

“Healthy” used to mean disgusting tasting powder mixed with water or chalky tablets that cost as much as your daily coffee. But here at LIVS we believe that the most important part of your wellness journey is taking your supplements.

When you chew a gummy, your saliva starts to break down the nutrient packet. That’s why LIVS gummies are made from 100% plant-based pectin instead of traditional animal gelatin. Pectin is also more heat stable which allows it to break down more efficiently in your gut.

The REAL reason we chose Cotton Candy

When you take your vitamins should be TREAT yo’self time. Something as simple as supplementing can help change your mindset towards “working out” and “eating healthy”. When you look forward to your daily vitamins, you’ll remember to take them every single day.

Tip: How to Stack

Taking your daily supplement is just one piece of the bone-strengthening puzzle. Use these tips to get the most out of your LIVS Calcium + Vitamin D.

• It’s Weight-Bearing Exercise: Remember how we said your body needs a place to store Calcium? You can give it all you want, but if you’re not asking your body to put it somewhere with weight-bearing exercise your body will still lose bone density.

• Your “Inside Out” Beauty Stack: Working on the inside? Make sure you’re taking care of your appearance on the outside too! Take your Calcium with some Livelihood Biotin 10,000 mcg to keep your nails and hair where you want it to be.

• Timing is Everything: You can take these whenever you want, but we recommend post-workout. You use a lot of muscles when you workout and these babies help with muscle contractions and nerve transmission.

• Get a Baseline: If you’re going to invest in your bone health make sure you have the trace minerals to help Calcium do its job. Take your Calcium Vitamin D with a Daily Multivitamin so you don’t have to worry about Magnesium or Zinc deficiencies.

FAQs

Q: Is Tricalcium Phosphate better than Calcium Carbonate? 

A: Yup. Calcium Carbonate is just chalk. It’s cheaper but weighs heavy on the stomach. Tricalcium Phosphate is way easier to digest and gives you that extra bonus Phosphorus.

Q: Can’t I just get D3 from the Sunshine Vitamin? 

A: Sadly, no. Where you live, work, and your skin tone play a big factor in how much Vitamin D your body can produce from sunlight. A lot of people, especially those who live farther from the equator or work inside all day don’t get enough sunlight to produce healthy levels of Vitamin D on their own.

Q: Will these cause kidney stones? 

A: Most kidney stones are formed by taking TOO MUCH Calcium. Water is your friend when supplementing with Calcium. Stay properly hydrated between doses and take the recommended 2 gummies per day.

Let’s Keep That Foundation Strong

You wouldn’t build a house on weak bones, so why rebuild your body on chalky tablets? Improve your daily supplement game by switching to a high bioavailability, tasty gummy and start keeping those bones strong TODAY.

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