We recommend AlgaeCal for those who can’t take AlgaeCal Plus. If you’re taking an older anticoagulant prescription medication (blood thinner), you may not be able to take AlgaeCal Plus because it contains vitamin K2. And some older anticoagulants interact with vitamin K2.

But it’s worth noting there are two newer types of anticoagulant drugs on the market; XA Inhibitors and Direct Thrombin Inhibitors. These newer types of anticoagulants don’t interact with vitamin K2, making them safe to take alongside AlgaeCal Plus. But if it’s not possible to switch to a newer anticoagulant, AlgaeCal will be the best option for you.

The main difference between plant-based calcium and rock-based calcium is where they come from and how well our bodies absorb them. Rock-based calcium supplements are made from ground-up rocks like marble or limestone, which our bodies can't digest well. In fact, most calcium supplements on the market are made from rocks and lack important trace minerals that our bones need.

On the other hand, plant-based calcium comes from plants, which our bodies are naturally designed to digest. Our bodies recognize and absorb plant-based calcium more effectively than the calcium from rocks. This is because plants contain calcium in a form that is easier for our bodies to use.

These two nutrients work together in synergy to protect your bones. Calcium provides the material needed for bone structure, and vitamin D ensures that calcium is absorbed and utilized correctly by the body. Even if you're consuming enough calcium, a deficiency in vitamin D can hinder its effectiveness.

To get the most out of calcium and promote bone health, it's important to have sufficient levels of vitamin D. Both nutrients work hand in hand to maintain strong bones and reduce the risk of osteoporosis.

To gain the greatest bone-health benefits, take 3 AlgaeCal capsules a day. That’s the dose the clinical study participants who saw small increases in their bone density after one year taking AlgaeCal took. (See bone health “plan 1” at the link above).

We recommend splitting the daily 3 capsule dose into 3 servings throughout the day. And it’s best to take your AlgaeCal with food. That’s because taking calcium with food increases how well you absorb it. When you eat, your stomach produces acid that dissolves the minerals in AlgaeCal so they can be properly absorbed when they reach your intestinal tract.

For more information on scheduling your AlgaeCal supplements with meals –– and any prescription medication or supplements you’re currently taking –– click here.

AlgaeCal is a plant-based calcium supplement clinically supported to improve bone health. Sourced from an organic algae that naturally contains 13 bone-supporting minerals. In addition to calcium, each serving includes magnesium, potassium, boron, manganese, vanadium, phosphorus, copper, zinc, nickel, strontium, silicon, and selenium. It also includes a full dose of vitamin D3.

AlgaeCal is a plant-based calcium supplement clinically supported to improve bone health. Sourced from an organic algae that naturally contains 13 bone-supporting minerals. In addition to calcium, each serving includes magnesium, potassium, boron, manganese, vanadium, phosphorus, copper, zinc, nickel, strontium, silicon, and selenium. It also includes a full dose of vitamin D3.

AlgaeCal Plus includes all of the above nutrients plus the vital addition of vitamin C and the all-important vitamin K2-7. K2-7 is an important bone-building nutrient that directs calcium toward your bones, where it’s needed. And keeps it away from your soft tissue, where it can cause heart attacks, strokes, and even Alzheimer's.

AlgaeCal is for those taking an older blood thinner like Coumadin or Warfarin and can't switch to a newer one with XA Inhibitors after discussing it with their doctor.

However, if you're not taking a blood thinner or you're already on a newer type, you'll get better bone-building results by using AlgaeCal Plus.