Now Foods, MK-7 Vitamin K-2, 100 mcg, 60 Veg Capsules

Now Foods MK-7 Vitamin K2 – 100 µg menaquinone-7 per capsule

Now Foods MK-7 Vitamin K-2 is a food supplement containing vitamin K2 in the form of menaquinone-7. The raw material is MenaQ7® branded menaquinone-7, which according to the manufacturer is derived from chickpea and is soy-free. One vegetable capsule provides 100 µg of vitamin K2, which is 133% of the nutrient reference value. The container holds 60 capsules, or 60 daily doses, enough for two months. The product is made in the United States and, according to the manufacturer, is suitable for vegans.

Vitamin K contributes to normal blood clotting. Vitamin K contributes to the maintenance of normal bones. The product is a source of vitamin K: one capsule provides 133% of the nutrient reference value for vitamin K.

What is vitamin K2 (menaquinone-7)?

Vitamin K is a fat-soluble vitamin whose two main natural forms are vitamin K1 (phylloquinone) and vitamin K2 (menaquinones). Vitamin K1 is found mainly in green leafy vegetables such as spinach, kale and broccoli. Vitamin K2 occurs in smaller amounts in fermented foods, such as some cheeses and natto, a Japanese fermented soy dish. Menaquinones differ from each other in the length of their side chain, and menaquinone-7 (MK-7) is one of the forms of vitamin K2. As it is a fat-soluble vitamin, the manufacturer recommends taking the capsule with a meal.

How to use?

Take 1 capsule daily with a meal. Do not exceed the recommended daily dose. If you use other food supplements containing vitamin K at the same time, such as multivitamins or vitamin D and K combinations, take their amounts into account too. If you take blood-thinning medication such as warfarin or heparin, be sure to consult a physician before use, as vitamin K is involved in blood clotting. At the recommended use, one container lasts 60 days.

Key features

• 100 µg vitamin K2 – per capsule, 133% of the nutrient reference value.
• Menaquinone-7 (MenaQ7®) – a form of vitamin K2 derived from chickpea according to the manufacturer.
• 1 capsule a day – taken with a meal.
• 60 capsules – 60 daily doses, or about a two-month supply.
• Vegetable capsule – the capsule shell is made of hydroxypropyl methylcellulose.
• Vegan product – suitable for vegans and soy-free according to the manufacturer.

Who is it for?

Now Foods MK-7 Vitamin K2 is suitable for adults who want to supplement their everyday diet with vitamin K, for example those whose diet contains few green vegetables or fermented foods. The product is also suitable for vegans and vegetarians. The capsule is small and easy to swallow. The product is intended for adults only. If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, taking medication – especially blood-thinning medication – or have a medical condition, consult a physician before use.

Ingredients and storage

The capsule contains vitamin K2 as menaquinone-7, plus rice flour, maltodextrin, the antioxidant fatty acid esters of ascorbic acid and the anti-caking agent silicon dioxide. The capsule shell is plant-based, with hydroxypropyl methylcellulose as the glazing agent. The product may contain wheat, gluten, soy, milk, egg, fish, shellfish and tree nuts. Natural colour variation may occur between batches. Store in a cool, dry place.