Vitamin D3 5,000 IU plus Vitamin K2 120 mcg
Essential for Strong Bones & Teeth, Heart Health and Calcium Distribution*
- Promote healthy calcium utilization to maintain bone health*
- Supports vascular tissue to support healthy arterial calcium balance and vascular elasticity*
- Supports immune function with vitamin D3*
- Provides vitamin D3 and vitamin K2 in one convenient tablet.
Directions: As a dietary supplement, adults take 1 tablet daily with food.
For adults only.
*Required FDA disclaimer: These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to prevent, treat, cure, mitigate, or diagnose any disease.
View More DetailsVitamin K2 (menaquinone-7) is a fat-soluble nutrient with an important role in maintaining arterial calcium balance and vascular elasticity.1-12 In a systematic review involving five studies, higher intakes of vitamin K2 were associated with cardiovascular health.10 In an observational study involving 564 postmenopausal women, higher intake of vitamin K2 was associated with calcium balance in the vascular tissue.8 One of the primary functions of vitamin K2 is to support the carboxylation of matrix Gla-protein (MGP), a key protein involved in calcium balance.11Accordingly, several studies indicate that Vitamin K2 also supports proper utilization of calcium in bone. Clinical research indicates that obtaining adequate amounts helps to maintain bone health.1-6 Vitamin K2 and vitamin D3 both participate in the regulation of osteocalcin, a biomarker of bone formation. 1,13‡
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Warning
Vitamin K may be contraindicated with Coumadin (Warfarin). If you are pregnant or lactating, have any health condition or are taking any medication, particularly blood-thinning medication, consult your health professional before use. It is recommended that individuals taking more than 50 mcg (2,000 IU) vitamin D per day have their blood levels monitored.
