NATIOS Vitamin D3 & K2 (MenaQ7 MK-7), 2000 IU & 75 mcg, 100 capsules

Benefits of vitamin D3

Vitamin D3, often referred to as the "sunshine vitamin", is a key nutrient that plays a vital role in maintaining overall health and well-being. Unlike other vitamins, vitamin D functions more like a hormone that affects various bodily processes, not just bone health. The primary source of vitamin D3 is sunlight. When ultraviolet rays (UVB) from sunlight hit the skin, a cholesterol derivative in the skin is converted into vitamin D3. This process is facilitated by the liver and kidneys, where vitamin D3 undergoes further transformations to become biologically active. Research shows that 10-30 minutes in the sun is equivalent to taking up to tens of thousands of IU of vitamin D3. In our climate, however, it is difficult to get that much sun for most of the year. Therefore, it is advisable to supply vitamin D to the body through the diet (salmon, tuna, liver, egg yolks) or supplements such as Natios Vitamin D3 & K2.

Health promotion

Vitamin K2

One of the reasons why vitamin D3 dosage is often restricted is that it can cause hypercalcemia in overdose, which affects the health of the heart and blood vessels. That's why the combination of vitamin D3 and K2 is so great. Vitamin K helps direct calcium to where it is really needed. It reduces excess calcium in the blood and increases the level of calcium in the bones, teeth, etc. Vitamin K exists in two primary forms: vitamin K1 (phylloquinone) and vitamin K2 (menaquinone). Vitamin K1 is mainly found in green leafy vegetables such as kale, spinach and broccoli. Vitamin K2 is present in animal products such as meat, eggs and dairy products, as well as fermented foods such as cheese and natto. Vitamin K2 has distinct subtypes, the main ones being menaquinone-4 (MK-4) and menaquinone-7 (MK-7). Vitamin K2 is contained in this supplement in the most absorbable and effective form: MenaQ7® MK-7. It has a several times longer half-life than the K1 and MK-4 forms, so it can have a much longer positive effect in the body.

MCT Oil

MCT oil powder is added to Natios Vitamin D3 & K2 for the reason that it is rich in fats, more specifically saturated fatty acids. Vitamin D is a fat-soluble vitamin, which means that the body needs fat to be able to absorb vitamin D. Therefore, this combination is suitable. By providing MCT oil at the same time as vitamin D3, vitamin D absorption is significantly increased.