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Description
Vitamin D3 combined with Vitamin K2 creates a powerful supplement that supports bone and cardiovascular health. Vitamin D3 aids in calcium absorption, promoting bone strength and helping prevent conditions like osteoporosis. However, Vitamin K2 ensures that calcium is properly directed to the bones and away from the arteries, reducing the risk of calcification and supporting heart health. Together, D3/K2 work synergistically to enhance bone mineral density and improve circulatory function. Regular use of D3/K2 supplements can also boost immune defense, help manage inflammation, and improve muscle function. This combination offers comprehensive support for maintaining strong bones, a healthy heart, and overall well-being.
When To Take It
It is best to take vitamin D3/K2 with meals containing fat for optimal absorption. Avoid taking it with your evening meal to prevent potential disruptions to your circadian rhythm, particularly with regard to vitamin D3's role in daylight signaling for the body.
Synergy and Antagonism
Vitamin D3 works in synergy with vitamin K2, calcium, magnesium, and phosphorus for maintaining bone health, proper calcium metabolism, and a healthy immune system. Vitamin D3, when combined with K2, makes sure it routes calcium into the bones and not into the soft tissues, thus averting the risk of calcium buildup in the arteries. Excessive intake of calcium, magnesium, or phosphorus may interfere with the action of vitamin D3 if taken in imbalance. Excessive intake of zinc inhibits the activity of vitamin D. On the other extreme, excess vitamin A could reduce the absorption of vitamin D3 and develop its possible antagonistic effect, particularly when both are out of balance.
Vitamin D3 works in synergy with vitamin K2, calcium, magnesium, and phosphorus for maintaining bone health, proper calcium metabolism, and a healthy immune system. Vitamin D3, when combined with K2, makes sure it routes calcium into the bones and not into the soft tissues, thus averting the risk of calcium buildup in the arteries. Excessive intake of calcium, magnesium, or phosphorus may interfere with the action of vitamin D3 if taken in imbalance. Excessive intake of zinc inhibits the activity of vitamin D. On the other extreme, excess vitamin A could reduce the absorption of vitamin D3 and develop its possible antagonistic effect, particularly when both are out of balance.
Vitamin D3 and K2
May Help With The Following Conditions
At present, there is no established association between this supplement and any medical condition listed on the Health Status pages.
Category
Vitamins
Warnings
Excessive supplementation of vitamin D3 can lead to hypercalcemia, resulting in potential kidney damage. Vitamin D3 may interact with anticonvulsants, digoxin, calcium channel blockers, estrogen, antacids, and diuretics. Consult a healthcare provider before use, particularly if on medication or managing conditions related to calcium or heart function.