Ceptomin-KO
Calcium, with the partners it needs.
Calcium orotate with calcitriol, vitamin K2-7, omega-3 fatty acids, L-methylfolate, active vitamin B6, vitamin B12 and lycopene.
- Form
- Tablet
- Range
- VitaEdge
- Pack
- 10 × 10 tablets
- Ingredients
- 8
About this product
About this formulation
Calcium is only part of the story of strong bones. The body also needs vitamin D to absorb it and vitamin K2 to help direct it into bone. Ceptomin-KO brings these partners together in one tablet.
Each tablet provides 500 mg of calcium orotate with calcitriol, the active form of vitamin D, and 45 mcg of vitamin K2-7. It also contains omega-3 fatty acids, the active forms of folate and vitamin B6, vitamin B12 and lycopene.
Because calcitriol is a potent form of vitamin D, Ceptomin-KO should be taken only under medical supervision, and your doctor may wish to check your blood calcium from time to time.
Who it is intended for
Adults whose doctor recommends calcium support, such as people over 40, postmenopausal women and those with low sun exposure.
Why each ingredient is included
Mineral
500 mgCalcium orotate
Why it is included
Calcium orotate, the building block of bone.
Strength of evidence
Established nutrient Evidence level 5 of 5An essential nutrient with well defined roles and recommended intakes.
Excess can cause constipation and kidney stones in susceptible people. Calcium reduces the absorption of iron, thyroid medicines and some antibiotics if taken at the same time.
Vitamin
0.25 mcgCalcitriol
Why it is included
Calcitriol, the active form of vitamin D, to help calcium absorption.
Strength of evidence
Established nutrient Evidence level 5 of 5An essential nutrient with well defined roles and recommended intakes.
Excess can raise blood calcium, causing nausea, thirst and kidney problems. Calcitriol, the active form, should be used only under medical supervision with monitoring.
Nutrient
150 mgOmega-3 fatty acid
Why it is included
Essential fats for the heart and inflammation balance.
Strength of evidence
Systematic review evidence Evidence level 5 of 5Several trials pooled and appraised together.
High doses can increase bleeding tendency and, in some trials, atrial fibrillation.
Vitamin
1 mgL-methylfolate
Why it is included
L-methylfolate, the active form of folate.
Strength of evidence
Established nutrient Evidence level 5 of 5An essential nutrient with well defined roles and recommended intakes.
Vitamin
45 mcgVitamin K2-7
Why it is included
Menaquinone-7, which activates proteins that bind calcium into bone.
Strength of evidence
Clinical evidence Evidence level 4 of 5Tested in randomised trials in people, usually small or short.
Interacts with warfarin and other vitamin K antagonists. Anyone taking these must speak to their doctor first.
Vitamin
2.2 mcgCyanocobalamin
Why it is included
For nerves and blood.
Strength of evidence
Established nutrient Evidence level 5 of 5An essential nutrient with well defined roles and recommended intakes.
Very safe at usual doses. Deficiency should be properly diagnosed so that the cause is not missed.
Vitamin
0.5 mgPyridoxal-5-phosphate
Why it is included
Pyridoxal-5-phosphate, the active form of vitamin B6.
Strength of evidence
Established nutrient Evidence level 5 of 5An essential nutrient with well defined roles and recommended intakes.
Nutrient
5000 mcgLycopene 6%
Why it is included
A carotenoid antioxidant.
Strength of evidence
Observational evidence Evidence level 3 of 5Associations seen in human populations, which cannot prove cause and effect.
Composition
Directions: As directed by a physician.
Research on these ingredients
Precautions
A nutraceutical, not a medicine, and not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease. Read the label before use. Consult a doctor before use in pregnancy or while breastfeeding, for children, or if you have a medical condition or take other medicines. Do not exceed the recommended dose. Store in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight and out of the reach of children. Contains calcitriol, the active form of vitamin D, which should be used only under medical supervision with monitoring of blood calcium. Contains vitamin K2: do not use with warfarin or other vitamin K antagonists without medical advice. Not suitable for people with high blood calcium or kidney stones unless advised by a doctor.
Calcium
Excess can cause constipation and kidney stones in susceptible people. Calcium reduces the absorption of iron, thyroid medicines and some antibiotics if taken at the same time.
Vitamin D
Excess can raise blood calcium, causing nausea, thirst and kidney problems. Calcitriol, the active form, should be used only under medical supervision with monitoring.
Omega-3 fatty acids
High doses can increase bleeding tendency and, in some trials, atrial fibrillation.
Vitamin K2
Interacts with warfarin and other vitamin K antagonists. Anyone taking these must speak to their doctor first.
Vitamin B12
Very safe at usual doses. Deficiency should be properly diagnosed so that the cause is not missed.
Questions
Frequently asked questions
Why does it contain vitamin K2?
Vitamin K2 activates proteins involved in binding calcium into bone. See the Ingredient Atlas for the evidence and its limits.
Do I need a blood test?
Because it contains calcitriol, your doctor may wish to check blood calcium. Follow their advice.
For healthcare professionals
The full Ceptomin-KO monograph
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Where to find it
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This page is for general information and is not medical advice. Read the label before use and consult a qualified doctor, especially in pregnancy, while breastfeeding, for children or if you take other medicines.