How Calcium Actually Works: The Forms Your Body Can and Can't Use

Think you're getting enough calcium from that daily supplement? You're probably absorbing less than 5% of it. In this episode, Sarah Williams exposes the shocking truth about calcium supplements and reveals why countries with the highest dairy consumption actually have the most bone fractures. On Fuel Different, we break down the massive difference between calcium carbonate (what's in most cheap supplements) and bioavailable forms your body can actually use. You'll discover why vitamin D deficiency affects 40% of Americans and blocks calcium absorption, learn about vitamin K2's role in directing calcium to bones instead of arteries, and find out which fermented foods naturally contain the calcium cofactors your body craves. Sarah also explains the calcium paradox - why more isn't always better and how the wrong forms can actually hurt your health. 📍 Chapters: [00:00] Introduction with Sarah Williams [01:30] The 4% absorption problem with calcium carbonate [04:00] Why high-dairy countries have more hip fractures [07:00] Vitamin D and K2: calcium's essential partners [10:00] Best food sources for bioavailable calcium [12:00] Action steps for better bone health 🔍 Topics: wellness, nutrition, fitness, longevity, diet, medicine ⭐ Ready to fuel your body the right way? Follow Fuel Different for science-backed nutrition insights that actually work. Drop us a 5-star review if this episode opened your eyes - it helps other health-seekers find us! New episodes every day, so we'll catch you tomorrow with more myth-busting nutrition science. -------------- Keywords: big pharma, diet myths, cholesterol, keto diet Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices