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Vitamin K is best known for its role in normal blood clotting function. Vitamin K plays a key role in arterial health as it supports proper calcium metabolism in vascular structures. Recent research, has also revealed further beneficial effects on bone and cardiovascular health. In bone tissue, Vitamin K is essential for the formation of healthy bone matrix, and bone quality depends on the presence of adequate Vitamin K.
NOW® Vitamin K-2 contains 100 mcg of Vitamin K-2 (as Menaquinone) per Vcap®. Vitamin K2 is the most biologically active form of vitamin K. Additionally, it is also the most beneficial for bone integrity, as well as for the support of arterial health. 300 mg of Alfalfa, a plant that is well known for its rich stores of naturally-occurring vitamin K, are added to enhance its cardiovascular support properties. NOW® Vitamin K-2 is vegetarian/vegan friendly, and free of many common allergens.
Directions
Adult Dosage: Take 1 Vcap® daily with a meal.
Risk information
Consult a health care practitioner prior to use if you are taking birth control medication, blood thinners or are undergoing hormone replacement therapy. Avoid prolonged exposure to sources of ultraviolet radiation. Do not use if you have a known allergy or hypersensitivity to alfalfa, if you are pregnant or breastfeeding or if you have a history of systemic lupus erythematosus.
Ingredients
Each Vcap® contains:
- Vitamin K-2 (as Menaquinone) - 100 mcg
- Alfalfa (Medicago sativa) (Aerial parts) - 300 mg
Non-Medicinal Ingredients: Rice Flour, Vcap® Capsule (hypromellose, water), Maltodextrin, Magnesium Stearate (vegetable source), Silica.
Cautions
Consult a health care practitioner prior to use if you are taking blood thinners. Consult a health care practitioner prior to use if you are undergoing hormone replacement therapy or are taking birth control medication. Avoid prolonged exposure to sources of ultraviolet radiation (e.g. sunlight, black light, tanning salons or other tanning devices). Do not use if you have a known allergy or hypersensitivity to alfalfa. Do not use if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Do not use if you have a history of systemic lupus erythematosus.
Ingredients
- Hypromellose
- Maltodextrin
- Rice flour
- Silica
- Water
- Alfalfa (Medicago sativa) : 300 mg
- Vitamin K2 (Vitamin K2) : 100 mcg