Vitamin K2 (MK-7)

Also known as: menaquinone-7, MK-7, K2

AAdequate Evidence2 studies referenced

Common dosage

100-200mcg daily

Description

Directs calcium to bones and teeth, away from arteries. Essential companion to vitamin D3 supplementation.

Safety & interactions

Contraindicated with warfarin. Safe for most people at recommended doses.

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Protocols featuring Vitamin K2 (MK-7)

Cardiovascular Health ProtocolSStrong Evidence

Studies on Vitamin K2 (MK-7) (2)

Vitamin K2 in bone metabolism and osteoporosis

Maresz K (2015) · Integr Med

ReviewPubMed

A calcium-vitamin K2 combination reduces undercarboxylated osteocalcin and improves bone density

Knapen MH, et al. (2013) · Eur J Clin Nutr · n=244

RCTPubMed

Health domains

Musculoskeletal health Cardiovascular health

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