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- Promotes optimal bone health and proper calcium storage
- Supports cardiovascular health and arterial elasticity
- Helps to maintain healthy blood sugar metabolism and lipid levels
- May support a healthy and positive mood for women
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SKU: SWU906
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- Promotes optimal bone health and proper calcium storage
- Supports cardiovascular health and arterial elasticity
- Helps to maintain healthy blood sugar metabolism and lipid levels
- May support a healthy and positive mood for women
If you’re looking to support healthy bones, you likely already know about calcium, magnesium and even vitamin D, but there’s another nutrient that plays a key role in the health of your bones and throughout the body: vitamin K2. This important nutrient works to activate proteins that regulate how the body uses calcium. Proper mineralization is essential for both healthy bones and arteries.
Emerging research points to more exciting benefits of vitamin K2, particularly for women. It shows potential to support not only bone mineral density, but also healthy blood sugar metabolism and blood lipid levels already within the normal range. Additionally, it may promote a healthy, positive mood.
Vitamin K is actually a group of several related compounds, classified into two main types, K1 and K2. Out of thirteen different subtypes of vitamin K2 that have been identified, menaquinone-7 has shown great promise for promoting bone strength and cardiovascular health, thanks to its role in regulating calcium transport. K2 helps to activate the proteins that regulate where calcium ends up in the body. This support of proper calcium storage means this essential mineral is directed to the bones and out of the arteries, promoting skeletal and cardiovascular health.
Menaquinone is the most biologically active form of K2 in human physiology. It is found in many foods, including aged cheeses, liver and eggs, but the richest source by far is natto, a traditional Japanese food made from fermented soybeans. Swanson Maximum Strength Vitamin K2 is our highest potency K2 supplement ever, derived from natto made exclusively from non-GMO soybeans. We deliver this fat-soluble vitamin in sunflower oil-based softgels for optimum absorbability.
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Product Facts
Supplement Facts
Serving Size 1 Softgel
Servings Per Container 30
| Amount Per Serving | % Daily Value |
|---|---|
| Vitamin K2 [menaquinone-7 from Natto (fermented soy)] 200 mcg | * |
*Daily Value not established.
Other Ingredients: Sunflower oil, gelatin, glycerin, dibasic calcium phosphate, beeswax, purified water, sunflower lecithin, caramel color.
Suggested Use: As a dietary supplement, take one softgel per day with water
Sulfites Warning: Contains sulfites.
Warning: For adults only. Consult your healthcare provider before using this or any product if you are pregnant or nursing, taking medication, especially blood-thinning medications, or have a medical condition.
Storage Instructions: Keep out of reach of children. Do not use if seal is broken. Store in a cool, dry place. Do not refrigerate.
FAQ
- How does vitamin K2 work in the body?
Vitamin K2 activates proteins involved in calcium metabolism. These proteins help the body use calcium where it is needed to support healthy bones and other tissues. - How does vitamin K2 support bone health?
Vitamin K2 activates osteocalcin, a protein that helps bind calcium to bone. By supporting healthy calcium utilization, vitamin K2 helps maintain bone strength and supports overall skeletal health. - Which foods naturally contain vitamin K2?
Vitamin K2 is found primarily in fermented foods and certain animal-based foods, including natto (fermented soybeans), aged cheeses, egg yolks, and liver. Because these foods are not commonly consumed by everyone, some people choose a vitamin K2 supplement to help support their daily intake. - What is natto, and why is it used as a source of vitamin K2?
Natto is a traditional Japanese food made by fermenting soybeans with beneficial bacteria (Bacillus subtilis). During fermentation, the bacteria naturally produce menaquinone-7 (MK-7), a highly bioavailable form of vitamin K2. Because natto is one of the richest natural sources of MK-7, it is commonly used to produce vitamin K2 ingredients for dietary supplements. - What are the benefits of food-sourced vitamins?
Food-sourced vitamins are derived from whole-food ingredients rather than produced synthetically. In addition to the vitamin itself, these ingredients may naturally contain phytonutrients and other food components found in their original source. - Is Swanson Real Food K2 suitable for special diets?
Swanson Real Food K2 is made with non-GMO ingredients. It is not suitable for vegan or vegetarian lifestyles because the softgel contains gelatin, an animal-derived ingredient. This product is also not formulated or certified to be gluten-free, so individuals with gluten sensitivities should review the ingredient list before use.