Vitamin K2 50mcg | 30 softgels | Swanson

Swanson Vitamin K2 as MK-7

This vitamin K2 from Swanson provides 50 mcg of menaquinone-7 (MK-7) per softgel. The MK-7 is derived from natto, a fermented soy product that is naturally rich in K2. Vitamin K2 is often combined with vitamin D, but you can also take it on its own. The softgels are small and intended for daily use, and with 30 softgels per bottle, you have a one-month supply.

What vitamin K does in the body

Vitamin K is a fat-soluble vitamin that your body needs for a number of processes. Vitamin K contributes to normal blood clotting and the maintenance of normal bones. These are the two officially established functions of vitamin K, and therefore the only ones we mention. Vitamin K2 is one of the forms in which vitamin K occurs, alongside vitamin K1, which is found mainly in green leafy vegetables.

Why MK-7 from natto?

Vitamin K2 exists in various menaquinone forms, designated as MK-4 through MK-9. MK-7 is one of the forms of vitamin K2; one softgel per day is the recommended dosage. Swanson extracts the MK-7 from natto, the traditional Japanese dish of fermented soybeans. The vitamin is dissolved in a sunflower oil-based softgel, which is suitable for a fat-soluble vitamin. Please note: because the MK-7 is extracted from soy, this product contains soy.

Who it is for and how to use it

One softgel per day provides 50 mcg of vitamin K2. It is best to take the softgel with a meal that contains some fat, because the vitamin is fat-soluble. Do you use blood thinners, i.e., anticoagulants such as acenocoumarol or fenprocoumon? Then consult your doctor before you start using vitamin K, because vitamin K can affect the effectiveness of these medications. In other cases, it is a simple daily supplement.

Practical to use

The softgels are small and easy to swallow. A bottle contains 30 softgels, enough for one month at one per day. The softgel is made from gelatin, so this product is not suitable for vegans. The bottle is compact and fits easily into a daily routine. Store the bottle in a dry, dark place at room temperature, out of reach of children.

In short: vitamin K2 as MK-7 from natto, in a sunflower oil-based softgel. We only mention the permitted functions of vitamin K and keep the rest factual.