Product Details
Vitamin K2 180mcg by Ortho Molecular
Vitamin K2 180 mcg is a high-concentration formula designed to support bone, cardiovascular and immune health. Vitamin K2 180 mcg provides an optimal, soy-free dose of vitamin K2 in the MK-7 form.
Vitamin K2 180 mcg is a high-concentration formula designed to support bone, cardiovascular and immune health. Vitamin K2 180 mcg provides an optimal, soy-free dose of vitamin K2 in the MK-7 form.
Emerging research highlights the importance of optimal intake of vitamin K and its critical role in maintaining bone and cardiovascular health. Composed of a group of naturally occurring and structurally similar, fat-soluble vitamins, vitamin K is required for the proper utilization of calcium and helps to bind newly absorbed calcium to the bone matrix. Vitamin K helps maintain bone mineral density by decreasing the activity of osteoclasts, cells which break down bone. It also provides critical cardiovascular protection by activating matrix Gla protein (MGP), a potent inhibitor of circulatory calcification. Current research has found high-concentration supplementation results in improved clinical outcomes compared to lower-dose supplementation.
The Vitamin K2 180 mcg formula provides an optimal dose of soy-free vitamin K2 delivered in the MK-7 form for support of bone, cardiovascular and immune health.
CLINICAL APPLICATIONS
Supports Healthy Blood Circulation
Supports Healthy Blood Circulation
Promotes Optimal Bone Health and Proper Calcium Storage
Supports Cardiovascular Health and Arterial Elasticity
Boosts Immune Function
Ingredients and Dosage
1 capsule per day or as recommended by your health care professional
Vitamin K
Calcium and vitamin D are important mediators in bone growth, but vitamin K plays an equally important role. The synthesis of bone growth is dependent on vitamin K, through its carboxylation of osteocalcin, a protein secreted by osteoblasts. Osteocalcin guides calcium into bones and prevents its absorption into organs, joint spaces and arteries. Vitamin K occurs in three main forms: K1 (phylloquinone), found primarily in the liver, naturally occurs in green leafy vegetables and is considered to be the main dietary source; K2 (menaquinone), which is a group name for a family of related compounds differentiated by their side chains; and K3 (menadione), which does not have vitamin K activity.
MK-4 and MK-7 are the two subclasses of K2 most widely studied for their role in bone and cardiovascular health. MK-4 is primarily a metabolic byproduct of K1 while MK-7 is found in small quantities in liver mitochondria and other tissues.The MK-7 form is substantially more active, has a longer half-life and accumulates to higher concentrations in serum than vitamin K1. The different degrees of bioavailability between K1 and K2 are due to differences in structure. The long side-chain of vitamin K2 (specifically MK-7) allows it to bind with fat particles in circulation. This process then allows easier facilitation to soft tissue, bones and arteries. More recently, research has shown that doses of 180 mcg of MK-7 provide greater results when supporting both bone and cardiovascular health.
Reviews
2 Reviews
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Good Product
Love this product and this company. I think the shipping is extremely reasonable at 6.99, when they mostly ship it priority mail. Usually I order over $75 to get free shipping and they still ship priority mail. Best customer service and support.
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Vitamin K2 180mcg by Ortho Molecular
I don't know yet if it is effective, hoping it will help with making bones stronger. The product appears to be great, the ingredients, etc; however, the shipping costs were too high. I shop on line a lot and mostly get free shipping. that's why the 3 star rating. The product itself seems good.
