Confused about calcium? You’re not alone.

From conflicting advice to concerns about hardening arteries, bone health can feel like a complicated puzzle—especially when you're told to “just take more calcium” without knowing which kind, how much, or why.

In this milestone episode of Talk to Vicky, RHN: A Total Approach to Wellness, Vicky gets to sit down with the Owner of Certified Naturals, Darren Wright where they discuss why your form of calcium pills may not be helping your bone health. They explore the science, the stories, and the solutions behind maintaining strong, healthy bones—without the guesswork.

If you’re navigating perimenopause or menopause, dealing with low bone density, or just wondering how to protect your bones without compromising your heart—this episode is packed with answers (and algae).

🔑 Key Themes & Takeaways:

• The Calcium Conundrum. Not all calcium is created equal. Learn why traditional forms like limestone may be doing more harm than good—and how red algae (Aquamin®) offers a plant-based alternative with 74 trace minerals your bones will love.
• From Iceland, With Love. Discover how this coral-like red algae grows wild in the pristine fjords of Iceland, naturally absorbing calcium and minerals from seawater, making it an ultra-bioavailable source of calcium and magnesium.
• Absorption > Quantity. Why taking more calcium doesn’t equal stronger bones—and how your body can only absorb so much at once. (Hint: One tablespoon of liquid Aquamin® twice a day may be all you need.)
• Bone Health is a Lifestyle. Supplements matter, but so do weight-bearing exercises, protein intake, gut health, and balance training. It’s never too early—or too late—to start.
• Digestive Bonus. Aquamin® isn’t just for bones. Research shows it may support gut health and act like a natural antacid—coating the esophagus and calming acid reflux.
• Hormones & Bone Loss. Learn how declining estrogen and rising parathyroid hormone during menopause signal your bones to release calcium—and how Aquamin® may help reduce that response and preserve bone density.
• K2: The Calcium Traffic Cop. Vicky and Darren unpack how vitamin K2 helps direct calcium to your bones (and away from your arteries), and why Certified Naturals keeps the dosage low for safety—especially for those on blood thinners.

• 00:00 Introduction
• 01:53 The Problem with Traditional Calcium Supplements
• 04:39 Introducing Aquamin: A Superior Calcium Source
• 08:39 Dosage and Absorption of Aquamin
• 12:39 Aquamin's Additional Health Benefits
• 15:47 Quality Control and Sourcing of Aquamin
• 19:53 The Role of K2 in Calcium Supplementation
• 21:03 Emerging Research on K2 and Blood Thinners
• 24:45 The Importance of Lifestyle and Diet
• 25:45 Osteoporosis Statistics and Concerns
• 26:55 The Role of Calcium in Bone Health
• 33:12 Gifford Jones' Endorsement
• 35:29 Final Thoughts on Bone Health

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