Pillar Performance Elite Calcium Most calcium supplements get the basics right and stop there. Elite Calcium from Pillar Performance goes a step further — it's a clinically designed bone support formula that pairs calcium with the two co-factors most people are missing: vitamin K2 and vitamin D3. Without these, calcium absorption is incomplete and the calcium you do absorb isn't necessarily going where it needs to go. The calcium source matters here. Elite Calcium uses calcium citrate tetrahydrate, a form recognised for its superior digestibility and absorption compared to the cheaper calcium carbonate found in most standard supplements — and importantly, it doesn't require food to absorb properly. Vitamin D3 is included to facilitate calcium uptake from the gut, while vitamin K2 in the form of menaquinone-7 (MK-7) plays the often-overlooked role of directing calcium to the bones rather than allowing it to accumulate in the arteries and cardiovascular system. This is the critical piece that most mixed calcium products skip entirely. The result is a once-daily formula that actually works the way calcium supplementation is supposed to — supporting bone mineral density, protecting arterial flexibility, and making sure every dose is used effectively by the body. Why You'll Love It: Clinically designed three-way formula: calcium + vitamin K2 + vitamin D3 Uses calcium citrate tetrahydrate for easy digestion and superior absorption Vitamin K2 (menaquinone-7) directs calcium to bones, not arteries Vitamin D3 supports calcium uptake and utilisation Supports bone mineral density and long-term skeletal health Convenient once-daily capsule 90 capsules per tub
