Vitamin D3 and K2

Dr. Mercola's Vitamin K2 provides a nutritional dose of 180 mcg of the patented form of vitamin K2, MenaQ7®. It is the first and only clinically verified vitamin K2 for bone and cardiovascular health. Studies have shown that MenaQ7®:

• Is the most bioavailable, bioactive, and longest-lasting form of vitamin K2.

• Provides the optimal amount of vitamin K2 in your body to activate MGP dependent on vitamin K2.

• Helps reduce arterial calcification.

• Helps support your arteries and cardiovascular system.

• Helps improve and maintain strong bones and keep them healthy.

• Helps ensure calcium ends up in your bones, not in your arteries and tissues.

• Helps support blood flow in the brain for optimal brain health and memory function.

• Helps support muscle and nerve health.

Vitamin D:

• Contributes to normal absorption/utilisation of calcium and phosphorus.

• Adequate vitamin D levels may contribute to maintaining healthy immune and respiratory system function.

• Along with a healthy diet and exercise, vitamin D can aid in the natural cell production in the body.

• A key nutrient for maintaining proper bone and dental health.

• Helps maintain normal muscle function and healthy joints.

• Vitamin D plays a role in the cell division process.

We all know calcium is important for building strong bones. However, many experts now believe that the problem is not a lack of calcium, but a lack of vitamins K2 and D and magnesium, which can threaten bone health. The balance of nutrients that build bones is truly important. Dr. Mercola's Vitamin D3 and Vitamin K2 is carefully crafted to provide the optimal amounts of these two essential components.

Vitamin D intake from the sun is an individual matter. Approximately, we can state that 15-20 minutes of full-body exposure in July provides about 15,000 IU of vitamin D (people with dark skin need double the time).

Sunbathing can be quite risky for many people (for those with fair skin, little pigment, resulting in sunburn). Sunbathing is about timing and estimating possibilities.

Given the extensive effects of vitamin D in the body, when addressing any health issues, especially those mentioned above, always check if you have a deficiency of this key nutrient. If you are deficient in vitamin D, we would recommend a stronger dose of 5000IU to help normalise vitamin D levels, and then continue with a maintenance dose of 1000IU.

Certain groups of people may be at increased risk of vitamin D deficiency, as well as individuals with certain specific conditions. If any of the following cases apply to you, have your vitamin D levels checked as soon as possible.

1. It's winter and you don't live in the tropics or subtropics.
   If you don't live in the tropics or subtropics, the earth simply doesn't receive enough UVB radiation in winter, or even none, and it is through UVB radiation that your body naturally produces most of the necessary vitamin D.

2. You have darker skin.
   People with darker skin may need up to ten times more sunlight to produce the same amount of vitamin D as those with fair skin.

3. You are 50 years old or older.
   As you age, your skin produces less vitamin D when exposed to sunlight.

4. You spend a lot of time indoors.
   If you avoid the sun or simply don't have the opportunity to go outside regularly, your vitamin D levels are likely to be lower.

5. You are overweight or obese (or have higher muscle mass).
   Vitamin D is a fat-soluble vitamin that resembles hormones, allowing body fat to act like a sponge. Heavier individuals with more body fat or even those with more muscle mass may require a higher dose than leaner individuals.

6. You have intestinal issues.
   If you have digestive problems affecting your ability to absorb fats, you may have reduced vitamin D absorption.

7. You feel sore or tired, or both.
   Classic signs of a certain type of vitamin D deficiency can mimic conditions characterised by fatigue and bone pain.

8. You are pregnant.
   Pregnant women need higher amounts of vitamin D for their own pregnancy and childbirth, as well as for the optimal health of their children.

9. You notice unusual head sweating.
   Surprisingly, one of the first signs of vitamin D deficiency is a sweaty head.

We recommend determining vitamin D levels in a laboratory (cost is 1,463 CZK excluding VAT) before starting supplementation.

Recommended dosage according to legislation: Take 1 capsule weekly - the dosage according to Czech legislation differs significantly from the dosage recommended by the manufacturer.

Recommended dosage according to the manufacturer:

With this vitamin D3 and K2 supplement, only one dose per day is needed, unlike many other supplements that use vitamin K2 in the form of MK-4. You get optimal absorption in an easy-to-use capsule dose once a day.

Adults take one (1) capsule daily with food as a dietary supplement.

KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN.

Warning: Do not take vitamins D3 and K2 if you are currently taking blood thinners, such as warfarin (Coumadin®). Consult your doctor about the appropriate level of vitamin K you should maintain while taking any anticoagulant.

Each capsule contains a high dose of vitamin D, 125 mcg or 5000 IU.

Ingredients INCI:

Vitamin D3 (as Cholecalciferol), Vitamin K2 [as Menaquinone-7 (MK-7, from Chickpea)], Rice Hull, Glycerol Monostearate, Capsule (Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose), Maltodextrin, Modified Starch, Sucrose, Ascorbyl Palmitate, Rosemary (Leaf) Extract.

Composition: Vitamin D3 5000 IU, K2 180 mcg, 30 capsules, dietary supplement

Recommended dosage: Take 1 capsule weekly - the dosage according to Czech legislation differs significantly from the dosage recommended by the manufacturer. Each capsule contains a high dose of vitamin D, 125 mcg or 5000 IU.

Other ingredients: rice hull, glycerol monostearate, capsule (HPMC cellulose), maltodextrin, modified starch, sucrose, Ascorbyl palmitate (vitamin C), rosemary (leaf) extract

Serving size: 1 vegetable capsule
Package contains: 30 servings.