Natural Factors Vitamin K2 120 mcg (60 VCaps)

Natural Factors Vitamin K2 120 mcg gives you 120 mcg of vitamin K2 as MK-7 in one vegetarian capsule a day. Helps in the maintenance of bones. The bottle holds 60 capsules, a two-month supply at the label dose.

What Vitamin K2 120 mcg is licensed for

It is licensed for sale by Health Canada and bears NPN 80106329. The licence also lists:

• Helps to prevent vitamin K deficiency.
• A factor in the maintenance of good health.

K2, MK-7 and natto

Vitamin K comes in two main families. K1 (phylloquinone) is the form in leafy greens. K2 is a group of related compounds called menaquinones, numbered by the length of their side chain. MK-7, menaquinone-7, is the long-chain form found in natto, a Japanese dish of fermented soybeans, and that is the source Natural Factors uses here. MK-7 stays in the bloodstream longer than K1, which is why it is the form chosen for a once-a-day capsule.

Each capsule contains 120 mcg of vitamin K2. The other ingredients are cellulose and magnesium stearate in a plant-based capsule shell, and Natural Factors lists it as suitable for vegans.

How it compares with other Natural Factors vitamin K

• Vitamin K2 100 mcg (VCaps): the same capsule format at a slightly lower strength, also sold in a 360-capsule bonus size.
• Vitamin K2 120 mcg (60 VCaps): this one, the higher-strength K2-only capsule.
• Vitamin K & D 120 mcg & 1000 IU (softgels): K2 and vitamin D3 together, for anyone who wants both in one softgel.
• Vitamin K2 + D3 + A (30 mL): a liquid drop format.

If you already take a separate vitamin D, the K2-only capsule keeps your doses easy to adjust. If you want one product instead of two, look at the K & D softgels.

How to take it

Adults 19 and over take 1 capsule a day. Vitamin K2 is a fat-soluble vitamin. Consult a health care practitioner prior to use if you are taking blood thinners, and keep it out of the reach of children. The full directions are under How to Take.

Natural Factors Vitamin K2 120 mcg FAQ

What form of K2 is in this product?

MK-7 (menaquinone-7), sourced from natto.

What is the difference between the 100 mcg and 120 mcg capsules?

Strength. Both are K2 in vegetarian capsules; this one has 20 mcg more per capsule.

Why does the label mention blood thinners?

Vitamin K plays a part in blood clotting, so the licence asks anyone taking blood thinners to consult a health care practitioner before use.

Is it vegan?

Natural Factors lists it as suitable for vegans, and the capsule shell is plant-based.

Shop more Natural Factors supplements or the full vitamin K2 range. Orders over $99 ship free in Canada.