Why these three nutrients show up together — and what each one actually does.
If you read supplement labels for kids and teens, you will see calcium, vitamin D3 and vitamin K2 together again and again. There is a good reason: they work as a team.
Calcium: the building block
Calcium is a key building block of healthy bones and teeth.* The growing years are when the body builds most of its bone, so daily calcium intake matters.
Vitamin D3: the helper
Vitamin D3 helps the body absorb calcium from food.* The body makes it in sunlight, and only a few foods contain much of it.
Vitamin K2: the director
Vitamin K2 works with D3 and helps direct calcium toward the bones.*
Ages 9+ · 3 capsules a day
Growth & Development Capsules416 mg calcium, 1,000 IU D3, K2 (MK-4 & MK-7) and magnesium glycinate — every amount on the label.*
Food comes first: milk, yogurt, cheese, fortified plant drinks, eggs and leafy greens. Ask your pediatrician whether your child needs a supplement on top.
By the SilverPeaks team. This article is for general information and is not medical advice. Ask your pediatrician before giving any supplement to a child. *These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. These products are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.
