Vitamins D and K

Category: Multivitamins

Manufacturer: Life Extension

Supports healthy bones & cardiovascular health

Supplementation with 5,000-8,000 IU of vitamin D daily is required by many aging individuals

Vitamin D facilitates calcium absorption into the bloodstream and thus plays an important role in maintaining bone density

Vitamin K transports calcium from the bloodstream into the bone

Vitamin K is also required by calcium-regulating proteins in the arteries

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Vitamins D and K

60 capsules

Item Catalog Number: 02040EU

An avalanche of favorable studies has resulted in record numbers of Americans supplementing with vitamin D. Since it is virtually impossible to obtain adequate vitamin D from food sources, supplementation with 5,000-8,000 IU daily is required by many aging individuals.

Overlooked by almost everyone (except Life Extension® members) is the critical importance of vitamin K. If one is concerned enough about their health to take higher dose vitamin D, it seems absurd to miss out on the benefits of vitamin K. For instance, vitamin D facilitates calcium absorption into the bloodstream and thus plays an important role in maintaining bone density. Less recognized is the need for vitamin K to transport calcium from the bloodstream into the bone. Vitamin K is also required by calcium-regulating proteins in the arteries.1-5 Together these two vitamins help maintain youthful calcium skeletal distribution while promoting vascular health.6-11

Vitamin K can be found in small amounts in the diet, but obtaining the desired higher potencies requires supplementation. Many Life Extension members obtain optimal potencies of long-acting vitamin K in the Super Booster or Super K formulations. An increasing number of new members, however, are asking for high-potency vitamin D—but are not taking any supplemental vitamin K.

To directly address this problem, Life Extension® has put together a formula called Vitamins D and K.

Supplement Facts

Serving Size 1 capsule

Amount Per Serving
Vitamin D3 (as cholecalciferol) (3000 IU*)	75 µg
Vitamin K activity from:	600 mcg
Vitamin K1 (as phylloquinone)	500 mcg
Vitamin K2 (all-trans menaquinone-7)	100 mcg
Ingredients: Bulking agent (microcrystalline cellulose/cellulosegel), capsule (hydroxypropylmethylcellulose), cholecalciferol (vitamin D), phylloquinone (vitamin K1), menaquinone (vitamin K2), anti-caking agents (magnesium salts of fatty acids, silicon dioxide [nano])

Dosage and Use

Take one (1) capsule once daily with food, or as recommended by a healthcare practitioner.

Caution

Individuals consuming more than 2,000 IU/day of vitamin D (from diet and supplements) should periodically obtain a serum 25-hydroxy vitamin D measurement. Do not exceed 10,000 IU per day unless recommended by your doctor. Vitamin D supplementation is not recommended for individuals with high blood calcium levels. If you have a thyroid condition or are taking antithyroid medications, do not use without consulting your healthcare practitioner. If you are taking anticoagulant or antiplatelet medications, or have a bleeding disorder, consult with your healthcare provider before taking this product.

Warnings

KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN

DO NOT EXCEED RECOMMENDED DOSE

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When using nutritional supplements, please consult with your physician if you are undergoing treatment for a medical condition or if you are pregnant or lactating.

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