Vitamin D3 + K2 Liquid (1 fl oz/ 30ml)

Vitamin D3 + K2 Liquid Ingredient Benefits

The synergistic effect of Vitamin D3 and Vitamin K enhances bone and circulatory health and the immune system. Recent researches have shown that both vitamins D and K have immune-modulating benefits. Higher vitamin D and K levels were linked with stronger immune function and a healthy inflammatory balance.

■ Vitamin D

Vitamin D is a vitamin involved in calcium metabolism and bone growth. It is crucial to maintain the calcium level in the blood. When the calcium level in the blood is low, vitamin D increases calcium absorption from the small intestine and increases the reabsorption of calcium excreted from the kidneys into the urine. Vitamin D is crucial for bone growth, promotes the production of proteins in bones and teeth, and enhances the activity of bone-forming cells, Osteoblasts, which are required for new bone growth. Vitamin D is also important for DNA, and vitamin D deficiency affects cell differentiation, proliferation, and development. Vitamin D deficiency can cause rickets, osteomalacia, and osteoporosis and cause depression and inflammatory imbalance.

■ Vitamin K and Bone

While vitamin D has long been known to assist calcium absorption, vitamin K is essential for the proper utilization of calcium.

The balance of osteoblasts and osteoclasts maintains bone metabolism. The osteoclast is a cell that breaks down the bone matrix. Vitamin K2 prevents the decrease in bone density by preventing the action of these osteoclasts.

In addition, vitamin K2 is an essential nutrient for the function of a protein called osteocalcin secreted by osteoblasts. Osteocalcin can deliver calcium to bones, but the role of osteocalcin is reduced when the concentration of vitamin K2 is low.

Osteocalcin not only promotes bone health but also helps lower the blood sugar level by promoting the secretion of insulin and increasing the function of insulin by stimulating the secretion of adiponectin from fat cells.  In the brain, Osteocalcin enhances cognitive function and memory by increasing the secretion of neurotransmitters. And in the testes, Osteocalcin increases the secretion of the male hormone testosterone. It also supports increasing energy utilization in the muscle and enhancing athletic ability. Therefore, bone health is linked to the whole body’s health, and the presence of vitamin K2 is crucial for all.

■ Vitamin K and Cardiovascular health

Another function of vitamin K2 is maintaining the circulatory system's health. One of the causes of arteriosclerosis and blockage of arteries is the calcification of arteries, and vitamin K2 has a function in preventing calcification. A substance called Matrix Gla Protein (MGP) works to prevent calcification of arteries. Like osteocalcin, MGP also works poorly if the concentration of vitamin K2 is low.

In addition, MGP helps prevent calcium from depositing in joints, ligaments and tendons, and kidneys. Calcium can cause arthritis and joint deformity when it deposits to joints, pain, swelling when calcium deposits to ligaments and tendons, and kidney stones.

What is the difference of Naturopathy's Vitamin D3 + K2?

Vitamin K2 used in this product is highly potent MK-7. Among them, MenaQ7Pro is used in research institutes such as universities. The effect of Mena Q7 Pro has been confirmed in various clinical studies.

Since vitamin K2 is abundant in natto and fermented soybeans, many products are extracted from natto, but people with a soy allergy cannot take these products. Naturopath’s vitamin K2 is a plant-derived vitamin K2 that is not from fermented soybeans, so even those who are allergic to soybeans can take it.

The oil used for the base of Naturopathy's Vitamin D3 + K2 is a medium-chain triglyceride extracted from coconut, which is less likely to cause allergy.

Vitamin K occurs in two primary forms: K1 (phylloquinone), derived from foods such as green leafy vegetables, and K2 (menaquinone), which is a group of related compounds differentiated by their side-chains. Numerous studies have shown that vitamin K2 as MK-7 is the more bioavailable form of the nutrient and more powerfully influences bone building than K1. In recent studies, combining vitamin K2 with vitamin D3 has been suggested to promote bone health.

Naturopathy's Vitamin D3 + K2 is manufactured in a factory with strict quality control, according to GMP, ISO9001: 2008 safety standards. We thoroughly inspect quality control of certainty, active ingredient content, bacteria, stability, residual concentration of chemical solvents, aflatoxins, pesticides, herbicides, fungicides, rancidity, PCBs, dioxins, etc. Also, all ingredients and finished products are subjected to safety inspections for each lot by a third party to ensure the quality of raw materials.

Made in USA.

Suggested use

Take 1 or more drops per day.

Cautions

Do not consume this product if you are pregnant or nursing.

Ingredients

In 1 drop:

• Vitamin D3 25 mcg
• Vitamin K2 (MK-7) 10 mcg

Other ingredients: Medium chain triglyceride

Does not contain: wheat, gluten, dairy products, eggs, fish, shellfish, nuts, peanuts, egg, soybeans, artificial coloring/flavor, and preservatives

Dr. Ozawa makes only supplements that can deliver safety and results. Products that do not pass strict inspection standards for both raw materials and products will not be shipped. For this reason, manufacturing may delay. We appreciate your understanding.

* These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.