Pure Encapsulations Vitamin D3 & K2 — 4,000 IU D3 with 100 mcg MK-7 in one capsule
Vitamin D pulls calcium in; vitamin K2 tells it where to go — into bone and teeth, not arterial walls. Taking D3 without K2 is how people end up with a great lab number and stiff arteries. Pure Encapsulations pairs a full 4,000 IU (100 mcg) of D3 with 100 mcg of all-trans MK-7, the long-acting form of K2, so one capsule a day does both jobs.
Who I reach for it with: low or borderline vitamin D on labs; bone-density concerns and post-menopausal bone protection; anyone on calcium who isn't on K2; immune support through winter; limited sun exposure — most of Illinois from October to April.
What makes it different: the dose is a real repletion dose, not a token 1,000 IU; the K2 is MK-7 at 100 mcg (many combos use 45); hypoallergenic, no soy, no coatings, no magnesium stearate. Pure Encapsulations tests every lot.
Protocol fit: the bone trio is D3 & K2 + Magnesium Glycinate + adequate protein; magnesium is the cofactor that activates vitamin D, so I rarely give one without the other. Hi-Po Emulsi-D3 drops are the choice when someone needs to titrate the D dose separately.
FAQ — Is 4,000 IU too much? For most adults with low or borderline levels it's a standard maintenance dose; retest in 3 months and adjust. Anyone with kidney disease or high calcium should check with their physician first.
FAQ — Can I take K2 on a blood thinner? Not without your prescribing doctor's okay — K2 interacts with warfarin.
FAQ — When should I take it? With a meal that contains fat; both vitamins are fat-soluble. Available on Subscribe & Save.
Supplement Facts (per 1 capsule): Vitamin D3 (cholecalciferol) 100 mcg (4,000 IU); Vitamin K2 (as menaquinone-7) 100 mcg. Other ingredients: vegetarian capsule (cellulose, water), hypoallergenic plant fiber (cellulose).
Suggested Use: 1 capsule daily with a meal, or as directed by your healthcare professional.
Caution: Consult your physician if pregnant, nursing, on anticoagulants, or if you have kidney disease or elevated calcium.
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.
