What is Platinum Naturals EasyCal Calcium?
Platinum Naturals EasyCal Calcium is a multi-nutrient bone health softgel providing calcium 500mg (as calcium citrate and carbonate), magnesium 150mg, vitamin D3 200 IU, vitamin E 30 IU, and vitamin C 40mg per 2-softgel dose, in a 1400mg flaxseed oil base. The formula does not contain vitamin K2, making it suitable for individuals sensitive to K2 or taking medications incompatible with K2. The Omega Absorb suspension system significantly improves calcium and fat-soluble vitamin absorption compared to compressed tablets.
What are the key ingredients in EasyCal and how do they work together?
Calcium alone is poorly absorbed without co-factors. EasyCal uses a multi-factor approach: vitamin D3 (200 IU) activates intestinal calcium transport proteins, ensuring calcium enters the bloodstream rather than being excreted; magnesium (150mg) is essential for bone matrix formation, prevents urinary calcium loss, and relaxes smooth muscle to support cardiovascular health; calcium citrate absorbs better in low-stomach-acid environments (common in older adults) compared to pure carbonate; vitamin C (40mg) supports collagen synthesis, the structural protein in bone. The 1400mg flaxseed oil base provides the fat matrix that activates this absorption pathway.
Who should take EasyCal, and how?
EasyCal is particularly suitable for adults over 50, those with sensitive stomachs or low stomach acid (who tolerate calcium citrate better than carbonate), and individuals who cannot take vitamin K2 due to medication interactions. Take 2 softgels daily with food, spaced from other medications by a few hours -- calcium can impair absorption of certain antibiotics and thyroid medications. Not designed for children.
How does EasyCal differ from other calcium supplements?
EasyCal's defining feature is the explicit omission of vitamin K2 -- relevant for users on warfarin or other K2-sensitive medications, for whom standard 'bone formula' supplements including K2 are contraindicated. Most modern calcium-plus-D3 products now add K2, leaving a gap for this population. EasyCal also uses Platinum Naturals' Omega Absorb flaxseed oil base, suspending calcium in a fat matrix for improved absorption; compressed calcium tablets rely on stomach acid alone. Using both calcium citrate and carbonate balances absorption efficiency with elemental calcium density in a single formula.
What is Platinum Naturals?
Platinum Naturals is an award-winning Canadian supplement company founded in 1996 in Richmond Hill, Ontario. Established by holistic nutritionist David Khang, the brand is built on two core commitments: creating products as close to nature as possible and as effective as possible. Supplements contain no artificial preservatives, binders, fillers, or colors and are not tested on animals. Available across Canada, the brand is trusted by natural health practitioners and health-focused consumers alike.
What makes Platinum Naturals different from other supplement brands?
Platinum Naturals developed the proprietary Omega Absorb delivery system, which suspends nutrients in a natural oil carrier to replicate absorption conditions similar to taking supplements with a fat-containing meal. This addresses a real bioavailability gap: many vitamins and nutrients are fat-soluble or require dietary fat for optimal uptake. Rather than a standard capsule or tablet, Omega Absorb activates the same fat-triggered absorption pathways your digestive system uses for food-based nutrients, resulting in more complete delivery to the bloodstream.
The information provided above is for reference purposes only and has not been reviewed or approved by Health Canada. It does not constitute medical advice and should not replace consultation with a qualified healthcare professional.