- 100% Vegan
- Essential vitamins for plant based diets
- Supports bone health, immune system, and heart health
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2 - in - 1 nutritional support
- Vitamin D3 and vitamin K2 work in conjunction to support cardiovascular health and bone health
- Vitamin K2 supports bone mineral density
- MK-7 remains in the body longer than other forms of vitamin K
- D3 raises and maintains vitamin D levels more efficiently than D2
All of our supplements are 3rd party lab tested for purity and potency. Customers can request to view lab results.
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Get to know our ingredients
Vitamin D comes in different forms, and vitamin D3 is considered to be better than vitamin D2 at raising and maintaining adequate vitamin D levels in the general population.
Most people think of strong bones and teeth when they hear the word vitamin D. This is because vitamin D enhances calcium absorption in the gut, another key mineral for bone health.
Vitamin D also plays a role in immune function by enhancing the activity of certain white blood cells, a kind of cell that's part of your immune system.
Our vitamin D3 supplement is made from lichen which is a combo of fungi and alga. Conventional vitamin D3 supplements are typically made from lanolin, which is a substance extracted from sheep's wool.
A daily dose of 600-2000 IUs (which is what we provide) is considered to be a sufficient amount to maintain normal vitamin D levels in non-pregnant people*
*the recommended daily need for vitamin D during pregnancy is 600 IUs, however research suggests pregnant people have healthier outcomes at higher doses. More on that here
Vitamin K is needed for proper blood clotting and bone formation. Blood clotting may sound scary, but it's actually a crucial bodily function. Without sufficient vitamin K, even a minor cut could lead to too much blood loss. Vitamin K plays a central role in the bodily processes required to maintain bone strength.
The most common forms of vitamin K are K1 and K2. Some research suggests K1 is not as well absorbed or retained in the body as K2. K1 is found primarily in dark green leafy vegetables. K2 is found in fermented foods, some meats, cheese, and is also produced by your gut bacteria.
There are different types of vitamin K2 and some research suggests that the MK-7 form of vitamin K2 is better absorbed and stays in the body longer than other forms of vitamin K2. Natto (a type of fermented soybean) is particularly rich in vitamin K2 in the MK-7 form, and is the source of vitamin K2 in our supplement.
Vitamin D and vitamin K have been found to have a synergistic relationship in the context of maintaining bone health. While vitamin D enhances calcium absorption, vitamin K is believed to help divert calcium away from soft tissues such as blood vessels, and instead direct it to where it needs to be— in your bones!
It's suggested that this diversion effect of vitamin K may help prevent the stiffening of blood vessels, such as arteries for example. This is significant because stiffened blood vessels are a well known characteristic of chronic diseases including heart disease and kidney disease.
Both vitamin D and K are fat soluble nutrients. This means that the presence of fat is needed for their absorption. For that reason it's recommended to take this supplement with food or a meal containing fat.
What the research says
Robert P. Heaney, Robert R. Recker, James Grote, Ronald L. Horst, Laura A. G. Armas, Vitamin D3 Is More Potent Than Vitamin D2 in Humans, The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism, Volume 96, Issue 3, 1 March 2011, Pages E447–E452, https://doi.org/10.1210/jc.2010-2230
Halder, M., Petsophonsakul, P., Akbulut, A. C., Pavlic, A., Bohan, F., Anderson, E., Maresz, K., Kramann, R., & Schurgers, L. (2019). Vitamin K: Double Bonds beyond Coagulation Insights into Differences between Vitamin K1 and K2 in Health and Disease. International journal of molecular sciences, 20(4), 896. https://doi.org/10.3390/ijms20040896
Simes, D. C., Viegas, C. S. B., Araújo, N., & Marreiros, C. (2020). Vitamin K as a Diet Supplement with Impact in Human Health: Current Evidence in Age-Related Diseases. Nutrients, 12(1), 138. https://doi.org/10.3390/nu12010138
Halder, M., Petsophonsakul, P., Akbulut, A. C., Pavlic, A., Bohan, F., Anderson, E., Maresz, K., Kramann, R., & Schurgers, L. (2019). Vitamin K: Double Bonds beyond Coagulation Insights into Differences between Vitamin K1 and K2 in Health and Disease. International journal of molecular sciences, 20(4), 896. https://doi.org/10.3390/ijms20040896
Sato, T., Inaba, N., & Yamashita, T. (2020). MK-7 and Its Effects on Bone Quality and Strength. Nutrients, 12(4), 965. https://doi.org/10.3390/nu12040965
Schurgers, L. J., Teunissen, K. J., Hamulyák Karly, Knapen, M. H., Vik, H., & Vermeer, C. (2006). Vitamin K–containing dietary supplements: Comparison of synthetic vitamin K1 and natto-derived menaquinone-7. Blood, 109(8), 3279–3283. https://doi.org/10.1182/blood-2006-08-040709
Prietl, B., Treiber, G., Pieber, T. R., & Amrein, K. (2013). Vitamin D and immune function. Nutrients, 5(7), 2502–2521. https://doi.org/10.3390/nu5072502
Aranow, C. (2011). Vitamin D and the Immune System. Journal of Investigative Medicine, 59(6). https://doi.org/10.2310/JIM.0b013e31821b8755
van Ballegooijen, A. J., Pilz, S., Tomaschitz, A., Grübler, M. R., & Verheyen, N. (2017). The Synergistic Interplay between Vitamins D and K for Bone and Cardiovascular Health: A Narrative Review. International journal of endocrinology, 2017, 7454376. https://doi.org/10.1155/2017/7454376
Halder, M., Petsophonsakul, P., Akbulut, A. C., Pavlic, A., Bohan, F., Anderson, E., Maresz, K., Kramann, R., & Schurgers, L. (2019). Vitamin K: Double Bonds beyond Coagulation Insights into Differences between Vitamin K1 and K2 in Health and Disease. International journal of molecular sciences, 20(4), 896. https://doi.org/10.3390/ijms20040896
Florea, A., Kooi, M. E., Mess, W., Schurgers, L. J., Bucerius, J., & Mottaghy, F. M. (2021). Effects of Combined Vitamin K2 and Vitamin D3 Supplementation on Na[18F]F PET/MRI in Patients with Carotid Artery Disease: The INTRICATE Rationale and Trial Design. Nutrients, 13(3), 994. https://doi.org/10.3390/nu13030994
van Ballegooijen, A. J., & Beulens, J. W. (2017). The Role of Vitamin K Status in Cardiovascular Health: Evidence from Observational and Clinical Studies. Current nutrition reports, 6(3), 197–205. https://doi.org/10.1007/s13668-017-0208-8
Sato, T., Inaba, N., & Yamashita, T. (2020). MK-7 and Its Effects on Bone Quality and Strength. Nutrients, 12(4), 965. https://doi.org/10.3390/nu12040965
Halder, M., Petsophonsakul, P., Akbulut, A. C., Pavlic, A., Bohan, F., Anderson, E., Maresz, K., Kramann, R., & Schurgers, L. (2019). Vitamin K: Double Bonds beyond Coagulation Insights into Differences between Vitamin K1 and K2 in Health and Disease. International journal of molecular sciences, 20(4), 896. https://doi.org/10.3390/ijms20040896
Prietl, B., Treiber, G., Pieber, T. R., & Amrein, K. (2013). Vitamin D and immune function. Nutrients, 5(7), 2502–2521. https://doi.org/10.3390/nu5072502
Charoenngam, N., & Holick, M. F. (2020). Immunologic Effects of Vitamin D on Human Health and Disease. Nutrients, 12(7), 2097. https://doi.org/10.3390/nu12072097
Martens, P. J., Gysemans, C., Verstuyf, A., & Mathieu, A. C. (2020). Vitamin D's Effect on Immune Function. Nutrients, 12(5), 1248. https://doi.org/10.3390/nu12051248
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Bouillon, R., Marcocci, C., Carmeliet, G., Bikle, D., White, J. H., Dawson-Hughes, B., Lips, P., Munns, C. F., Lazaretti-Castro, M., Giustina, A., & Bilezikian, J. (2018). Skeletal and extraskeletal actions of Vitamin D: Current Evidence and Outstanding Questions. Endocrine Reviews, 40(4), 1109–1151. https://doi.org/10.1210/er.2018-00126
Charoenngam, N., & Holick, M. F. (2020). Immunologic Effects of Vitamin D on Human Health and Disease. Nutrients, 12(7), 2097. https://doi.org/10.3390/nu12072097
Martens, P.-J., Gysemans, C., Verstuyf, A., & Mathieu, C. (2020). Vitamin D’s effect on immune function. Nutrients, 12(5), 1248. https://doi.org/10.3390/nu12051248