Purica Vegan D3 + K2 1000 IU + 120 mcg (60 VCaps)

Purica Vegan D3 + K2 1000 IU + 120 mcg (60 VCaps) combines 25 mcg (1,000 IU) of vitamin D3 with 120 mcg of vitamin K2 as menaquinone-7, or MK-7, in one vegetable capsule. The amber glass bottle holds 60 capsules. It is made in Canada, licensed for sale by Health Canada and bears NPN 80144128. Helps to build strong bones and teeth. Helps in the absorption and use of calcium and phosphorus. Helps to support immune function. Vitamin D intake, when combined with sufficient calcium, a healthy diet, and regular exercise, may reduce the risk of developing osteoporosis.

Why D3 and K2 come together

Vitamin D3 raises how much calcium the gut takes up from food. Vitamin K2 is needed to activate osteocalcin, a protein in bone that binds calcium into the bone matrix. For that reason the two are often sold as a pair, and Purica puts both in a single capsule taken once a day.

Plant sources for both vitamins

The vitamin D3 is cholecalciferol made from pine phytosterols, marked on the bottle with a Pine D3 logo, in place of the more common lanolin from sheep's wool. The K2 is menaquinone-7, the long-chain form of vitamin K2 that stays in circulation for days. The capsule shell is hypromellose, and the remaining ingredients are microcrystalline cellulose and magnesium stearate, so the product suits vegans.

How to take it

The dose for adults is one capsule a day. Both vitamins dissolve in fat, so take it with a meal that has some fat in it, such as breakfast with eggs, yogurt or nut butter. One bottle lasts 60 days. If you already take a multivitamin or another vitamin D product, check the totals with a health care professional first.

Who it suits

Adults who want one capsule for vitamin D and K2 instead of two products, including people in midlife and later who keep a close eye on bone health. It also fits people with little sun exposure through the Canadian winter, and vegans who want D3 instead of D2.

Bottle and storage

Purica packs the capsules in amber glass with a metal lid instead of plastic, and seals the opening at the factory. Keep the bottle closed, somewhere dry, and out of reach of children.

Purica D3 + K2 FAQ

How much vitamin D3 is in each capsule?

25 mcg, which is 1,000 IU, along with 120 mcg of vitamin K2 as MK-7.

Is it vegan?

Yes. The D3 is made from pine, and the capsule and other ingredients are plant-derived or mineral.

What is MK-7?

Menaquinone-7, a form of vitamin K2 with a long side chain that the body clears slowly.

How long does a bottle last?

60 days at one capsule a day.

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