Stop Taking Calcium Supplements: The Surprising Truth Behind RCP Stop #3

When it comes to health, calcium is often seen as a non-negotiable. We’ve been taught that strong bones, healthy teeth, and long-term vitality are all linked to one thing: calcium supplements. But what if we’ve been missing a key part of the puzzle?

In the Root Cause Protocol (RCP), Stop #3 asks you to stop taking calcium supplements. This might sound  counterintuitive, especially if you’ve been told that calcium is the best way to protect your bones and teeth. But understanding why this is a critical step in restoring your mineral balance will completely shift your perspective on health, longevity, and energy.

Why Calcium Supplements Are Not the Answer

The narrative around calcium is simple: more calcium = stronger bones. But this idea is oversimplified, and quite frankly, outdated.lol

Here’s the truth:

• Calcium is already abundant in our bodies.

• We absorb more than enough calcium from food sources.

• The real issue isn’t calcium deficiency — it’s a magnesium and copper imbalance.

Calcium is essential, but it works in partnership with other minerals, especially magnesium and copper. When you flood your system with excess calcium (through supplements), it can create a mineral imbalance that disrupts your body’s natural processes.

Instead of strengthening your bones and teeth, too much calcium can actually cause harm by:

• Increasing soft tissue calcification (hello, stiff joints and hardened arteries).

• Blocking magnesium absorption.

• Disrupting your body’s ability to create energy at the cellular level.

How Calcium Imbalance Drains Your Energy

Here’s where it gets fascinating.

Your mitochondria — the powerhouses of your cells — are responsible for producing energy. But they rely heavily on magnesium and bioavailable copper to function properly. When calcium levels are too high, your mitochondria can’t do their job, leaving you feeling drained, fatigued, and foggy.

Magnesium keeps calcium in check. It prevents excess calcium from depositing in tissues where it doesn’t belong. But the problem is that most people are magnesium deficient due to modern farming practices, processed foods, and chronic stress.

When you’re already low on magnesium and then take calcium supplements, you’re throwing fuel on the fire — worsening mineral imbalance, energy depletion, and inflammation.

The Calcium Myth: A Marketing Ploy?

Let’s be real: the calcium craze has been fueled by big business and clever marketing.

For decades, we’ve been sold the idea that calcium supplements are essential for preventing osteoporosis and maintaining bone health. But the data tells a different story.

Recent studies show that:

• Calcium supplements do little to reduce fracture risk.

• Excess calcium increases the risk of cardiovascular issues.

• Bone density relies more on magnesium, vitamin K2, and other co-factors than on calcium alone.

Osteoporosis isn’t caused by a lack of calcium. It’s often a sign of mineral imbalance, poor diet, and lifestyle factors that affect how your body absorbs and uses minerals.

So, What Should You Do Instead?

Stopping calcium supplements is the first step, but what can you do to ensure you’re supporting your bones and overall health?

✅ Focus on Food-Based Calcium

Get your calcium from whole foods like leafy greens, nuts, seeds, and dairy (if tolerated). Food-based calcium is better absorbed and doesn’t overwhelm your system the way supplements can.

✅ Prioritize Magnesium

Since magnesium helps regulate calcium, it’s essential to restore your magnesium levels. This is one of the first steps in the Root Cause Protocol.

Sources of magnesium include:

• Dark leafy greens

• Nuts and seeds

• Legumes

• Avocado

• Epsom salt baths (yes, you can absorb magnesium through your skin!)

✅ Support Bioavailable Copper

Copper works hand-in-hand with magnesium to help your body make energy, fight oxidative stress, and keep calcium in its proper place. Focus on foods rich in bioavailable copper, like:

• Grass-fed liver (or desiccated liver capsules if liver isn’t your thing).

• Whole food vitamin C (found in citrus, bell peppers, and berries).

• Bee pollen.

✅ Improve Your Retinol Levels

Retinol (true vitamin A) helps activate copper, making it bioavailable. Focus on retinol-rich foods like pastured egg yolks, cod liver oil, and grass-fed butter.

What Happens When You Stop Taking Calcium Supplements?

When you eliminate calcium supplements and begin to rebalance your minerals through the RCP, you may notice:

• Less stiffness and pain in your joints.

• Improved energy levels (because your mitochondria are working better).

• Stronger teeth and healthier bones without the need for synthetic calcium pills.

• Reduced anxiety (since magnesium plays a huge role in calming your nervous system).

This isn’t about completely cutting out calcium from your life. It’s about trusting your body’s innate wisdom to balance minerals naturally — without interference from isolated supplements.

Your Next Steps to Energy Freedom

If you’ve been struggling with fatigue, anxiety, or health issues that just don’t seem to resolve, mineral balance might be the missing piece.

The Root Cause Protocol isn’t just about removing harmful supplements — it’s about restoring your body’s natural rhythms so you can thrive.

Ready to start your journey?

At La Rituelle Wellness, my goal is to empower you to take back your health by addressing the root cause of mineral imbalance. Your body has the ability to heal, but it needs the right minerals to make it happen.

In Summary: Stop #3 of the RCP

To recap:

• Stop taking calcium supplements.

• Focus on whole foods for your calcium intake.

• Prioritize magnesium, copper, and retinol to restore mineral balance.

• Trust your body’s natural ability to manage calcium when given the right support.

This is about more than bones. It’s about unlocking your body’s energy and vitality through balance, not bandaids.

XO, Jenn