Vitamin D3 and K2 in One Capsule for Bone and Vascular Support
Vitamin D and vitamin K2 work as a pair. Most people on D3 never think about K2. This capsule gives you both: 4,000 IU (100 mcg) of D3 and 100 mcg of all-trans MK-7, the long-acting form of K2. Pure Encapsulations describes it as “supports bone and vascular health.”*
Who I Reach For This With
- Patients whose labs show low or borderline vitamin D
- Anyone building a bone health plan, including after menopause
- Anyone already on calcium who is not taking K2
- People with limited winter sun, which is most of Illinois from October to April
What Makes This Form Different
- 100 mcg (4,000 IU) vitamin D3 as cholecalciferol plus 100 mcg vitamin K2 as menaquinone-7 (MK-7) per size 3 capsule
- Pure Encapsulations: “100 mcg of biologically active all-trans vitamin K2 (MK-7) per capsule”
- Hypoallergenic: free from wheat, soy, dairy, eggs, magnesium stearate and coatings; Certified Gluten-Free
What Pure Encapsulations Says It Supports*
- Promotes healthy calcium utilization to maintain bone health*
- Supports vascular tissue to support healthy arterial calcium balance and vascular elasticity*
- Supports immune function with vitamin D3*
How It Fits Into a Protocol
My bone plan is D3 and K2, Magnesium Glycinate, and adequate protein. I rarely give vitamin D without looking at magnesium too. Take it with a meal that has some fat in it, since both vitamins are fat soluble. Your practitioner can recheck your vitamin D level after a few months and adjust.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is 4,000 IU too much?
It is a full daily dose, so it is best matched to your labs. Pure Encapsulations recommends that individuals taking more than 50 mcg (2,000 IU) vitamin D per day have their blood levels monitored, and your practitioner can set the right amount for you. Anyone with a kidney or calcium concern should check with their physician first.
Can I take this with a blood thinner?
Check with your prescribing provider before adding this. Pure Encapsulations also states that vitamin K may be contraindicated with Coumadin (Warfarin).
When should I take it?
Once a day with a meal. Pure Encapsulations directs 1 capsule daily with a meal or as directed by a health professional.
Supplement Facts: Serving size 1 capsule. One (size 3) capsule contains: Vitamin D (as cholecalciferol) (D3) 100 mcg (4,000 IU); Vitamin K2 (menaquinone-7) 100 mcg. Other ingredients: vegetarian capsule (cellulose, water), hypoallergenic plant fiber (cellulose).
Suggested Use: As a dietary supplement, take 1 capsule daily, with a meal, or as directed by your healthcare professional. 120 capsules per bottle.
Warnings: Pure Encapsulations states: “Vitamin K may be contraindicated with Coumadin (Warfarin). If you are pregnant or lactating, have any health condition or are taking any medication, particularly blood-thinning medication, consult your health professional before use. It is recommended that individuals taking more than 50 mcg (2,000 IU) vitamin D per day have their blood levels monitored.”
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Selected by Dr. Lorn Allison, DN.
*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.
