A couple of questions

Why should calcium and vitamin D not be taken together?

Calcium can make it harder for your body to absorb certain medicines, and some medicines can make it harder for your body to absorb vitamin D. If you take other medications, take them at least 2 hours before or 4 to 6 hours after you take calcium and vitamin D combination.

Is it OK to take vitamin D and calcium at the same time?

Both types are good for bone health. Vitamin D supplements can be taken with or without food and the full amount can be taken at one time. While your body needs vitamin D to absorb calcium, you do not need to take vitamin D at the same time as a calcium supplement.

What is the best time to take calcium and vitamin D?

To maximize your absorption of calcium, take no more than 500 mg at a time. You might take one 500 mg supplement in the morning and another at night. If you take a supplement that also contains vitamin D, it will help your body absorb calcium more efficiently.

Can calcium and d3 be taken together?

As per a recent study, taking calcium and vitamin D supplements together might increase the risk of having a stroke. The findings were published in the Annals of Internal Medicine, which reviewed the effects of some supplements on human health.

Can I take vitamin D without calcium?

EVIDENCE-BASED ANSWER: Vitamin D supplementation, with or without calcium, doesn't affect mortality.

What vitamins should you not take with calcium?

Large doses of minerals can compete with each other to be absorbed. Don't use calcium, zinc, or magnesium supplements at the same time. Also, these three minerals are easier on your tummy when you take them with food, so if your doctor recommends them, have them at different meals or snacks.

What interferes with calcium absorption?

High levels of sodium — Excessive salt can interfere with calcium absorption. Read more about salt and the health of your bones. Insufficient vitamin D — Vitamin D is critical to regulating calcium absorption.

What stops the absorption of vitamin D?

Some factors that may reduce or block its absorption include: Conditions such as celiac disease, chronic pancreatitis, Crohn's disease, and cystic fibrosis. These can all affect the intestines, preventing them from absorbing vitamin D found in food. BMI (body mass index) higher than 30.