What is Vitamin K with D3?
A growing body of research shows that when it comes
to bone health, ensuring optimal intake of vitamin K is a
critical piece of the puzzle. New research is focusing on the
synergistic relationship between vitamin K (specifically,
vitamin K2) and vitamin D3, especially in terms of bone
strength and cardiovascular health. A group of naturally
occurring and structurally similar, fat-soluble vitamins,
vitamin K is essential for the proper utilization of calcium.
Through its activation of the protein osteocalcin, vitamin K
helps to bind newly absorbed calcium to the mineral matrix
in bone. In addition, vitamin K has been found to help
maintain bone mineral density by decreasing the activity
of osteoclasts, a cell that breaks down the bone matrix.
Vitamin K also provides critical cardiovascular protection
by helping to carboxylate Matrix GLA Protein (MGP), an
inhibitor of circulatory calcification. Thus, vitamin K and
vitamin D not only share similar qualities but they also act
synergistically with one another within the body.[5] Ortho
Molecular’s Vitamin K2 with D3 liquid utilizes a medium
chain triglyceride (MCT) delivery system providing 10
mcg of vitamin K2 (as MK-7) and 1000 IU of vitamin D3
per serving. Natural Medium Chain Triglycerides have
unique physical properties which allow them to be readily
absorbed without additional emulsifying agents. MCT’s are
a great way to deliver pure, tasteless, and odorless liquid
vitamin K2 and D3 that can be combined easily with any
beverage.