Vitamin D-3&K-2 1000 IU/45 mcg 120c by Now Foods – Bone Support Vitamin D3 K2 Capsules
Vitamin D3 K2 capsules by Now Foods combine two fat-soluble vitamins that contribute to normal bone maintenance. Each capsule pairs 25 mcg (1,000 IU) of vitamin D with 45 mcg of vitamin K2 as menaquinone-4, also called MK-4, rather than the MK-7 form found in some other combinations.
This 120-capsule formula is an option for adults seeking bone health support from these two nutrients without a calcium supplement included in the Supplement Facts panel. The vitamin D3 comes from lanolin, so a cellulose capsule shell does not make this a vegan formula. Check both the nutrient forms and the directions when comparing it with another D-and-K product.
Key Vitamin D-3&K-2 1000 IU/45 mcg 120c Benefits
- Supports normal calcium absorption, helping the body use calcium supplied by meals as part of everyday bone nutrition.
- Provides vitamin K2 to help activate proteins involved in maintaining the mineral framework of healthy bones.
- Supports normal calcium metabolism through complementary vitamin D and vitamin K functions rather than adding calcium itself.
How Vitamin D-3&K-2 1000 IU/45 mcg 120c Works
Bone maintenance involves more than eating calcium. The intestine must absorb it, and bone tissue must use minerals within a protein framework. Vitamin D3 supports the absorption step after the body converts it into active vitamin D. Vitamin K serves a different purpose: it helps activate certain proteins that participate in normal mineral handling.
These are complementary nutritional roles, not a promise that taking this combination will change bone density. Dietary calcium, activity, and individual nutritional needs still matter. Because both vitamins are fat-soluble, this formula's directions place the capsule with food rather than specifying an empty-stomach routine.
Key Functional Ingredients Include:
- Vitamin D: Supports the intestinal absorption of calcium. After conversion to its active form, it helps intestinal cells move calcium from food into the body, supplying a mineral needed for normal bone maintenance. This formula provides the D3 form, cholecalciferol.
- Vitamin K2: Helps activate vitamin K-dependent proteins, including osteocalcin, which participates in the bone's mineral framework. That activation supports normal bone metabolism. Here the verified form is menaquinone-4 (MK-4); it should not be confused with a different K2 form or strength.
Vitamin D-3&K-2 1000 IU/45 mcg 120c Is Formulated For
- Adults comparing a combined vitamin D and K supplement with separate nutrient products.
- Adults who want the MK-4 form and can follow the labeled with-food directions.
- Medication users only after physician review; antibiotics, bile acid sequestrants, and orlistat can affect vitamin K availability.
Supplements support your health but do not replace a balanced diet. Always check with your healthcare practitioner if you have doubts about a new supplement. Or you may book a FREE product consultation with Holistic Health Partners, led by Carolyn Mulally BS, RN, HN-BC. You may also wish to explore our other Vitamin D with K Supplements, Vitamin D and K, and Now Foods Supplements and Vitamins collections.
Recommendation: Take 1 capsule 1 to 2 times daily with food.
Serving Size: 1 Capsule
Servings Per Container: 120
Vitamin D (as D3 Cholecalciferol) (from Lanolin) ... 25 mcg (1,000 IU)
Vitamin K2 (as Menaquinone-4) (MK-4) ... 45 mcg
† Daily Value not established.
Other Ingredients: Rice Flour, Hypromellose (cellulose capsule), Ascorbyl Palmitate and Silicon Dioxide.
Does Not Contain: Not manufactured with wheat, gluten, soy, milk, egg, fish, shellfish or sesame ingredients.
Storage: Store in a cool, dry place after opening.
Not manufactured with wheat, gluten, soy, milk, egg, fish, shellfish or sesame ingredients. Produced in a GMP facility that processes other ingredients containing these allergens.
Natural color variation may occur in this product.
Frequently Asked Questions About Vitamin D-3&K-2 1000 IU/45 mcg 120c
What are the benefits of Vitamin D-3&K-2 1000 IU/45 mcg 120c?
This Now Foods combination supports normal bone nutrition through two distinct roles. Vitamin D supports calcium absorption from the intestine, while vitamin K2 helps activate proteins involved in normal bone mineral handling. Each capsule supplies 25 mcg (1,000 IU) of vitamin D and 45 mcg of vitamin K2 as MK-4. It is not a calcium supplement, so calcium from food remains an important part of the nutritional picture.
Who should take Vitamin D-3&K-2 1000 IU/45 mcg 120c?
The label specifies adults only. This combination can suit an adult looking for vitamin D3 together with MK-4 vitamin K2 in a capsule taken with food. It is not a children's formula or a vegan option because the vitamin D comes from lanolin. Pregnant or nursing adults, people taking medication, and anyone with a medical condition need physician guidance before use. Anticoagulant users should not add this vitamin K-containing formula without that review.
Are there any side effects of taking Vitamin D-3&K-2 1000 IU/45 mcg 120c?
Vitamin K can interact seriously with warfarin; do not start or change this supplement without your prescriber's guidance. Caution: For adults only. Consult physician if pregnant/nursing, taking any anti-coagulant (such as warfarin, coumadin, heparin) or other medication, or have a medical condition. Keep out of reach of children. Not manufactured with wheat, gluten, soy, milk, egg, fish, shellfish or sesame ingredients. Produced in a GMP facility that processes other ingredients containing these allergens. Individual reactions are possible; stop use and contact a healthcare professional if you develop symptoms after taking it.
How does Vitamin D-3&K-2 1000 IU/45 mcg 120c support overall health?
Its contribution centers on normal calcium use and bone maintenance rather than replacing a varied diet. Vitamin D supports the movement of dietary calcium through the intestine, and vitamin K2 supports activation of proteins involved in the bone's mineral framework. Those complementary functions explain why the two vitamins appear together here. The label directs taking 1 capsule 1 to 2 times daily with food; individual needs and other supplements should be reviewed with a practitioner.
These statements have not been evaluated by the FDA. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.
