{"id":4478495588411,"title":"Metagenics Vitamin K2 180 60 caps","handle":"metagenics-vitamin-k2-180-60-capsules","description":"\u003ch3\u003e\u003cem\u003eVegan Vitamin K2\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eMetagenics Vitamin K2 180 60 capsules\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAvailable in size: 60 VegeCaps\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMetagenics Vitamin K2 180 has been shown to:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSupport cardiovascular health.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaintain bone health and help prevent dietary K2 deficiency.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProvide a low excipient, vegan option for flexible prescribing in a bioavailable form.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMetagenics Vitamin K2 180 is free from Animal Products.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMetagenics Vitamin K2 180 is Dairy protein free, Lactose free, Gluten free, Wheat free, Free from Nuts, Free from Yeast, Free from Soy protein.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMetagenics Vitamin K2 180 AUST L 322507\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- TABS --\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eDirections\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDirections: Metagenics Vitamin K2 180\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTake 1 capsule daily with food.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eBenefits\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eClinical Benefits: Metagenics Vitamin K2 180\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVitamin K2 deficiency can be influenced by factors such as inadequate dietary intake, certain medications and ageing.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003csup\u003e1,2\u003c\/sup\u003e Vitamin K encompasses phylloquinone, Vitamin K1, and the menaquinones (including bioavailable MK-7), known as Vitamin K2. 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Metagenics Vitamin K2 180 is free from artificial colours, colours and preservatives.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2075\/8503\/files\/Metagenics_Vitamin_K2_180_60_capsules_logo_480x480.JPG?v=1580270072\" alt=\"K2 Vital Delta is the registered trademark of Kappa Bioscience AS.\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eWarnings\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWarnings: Metagenics Vitamin K2 180\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNot all cautions and contraindications are listed. For full details, references or more information contact HealthMasters in Australia by email: reception@healthmasters.com.au.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlways read the label. Use only as directed. 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The typical Western diet lacks adequate sources of vitamin K2 (i.e. natto and cheese being the main sources), posing a risk for vitamin K  \u003csup\u003e3,4\u003c\/sup\u003e While conversion is also a factor with humans only converting between 5% and 25% of ingested and absorbed dietary K1 to K2.\u003csup\u003e5\u003c\/sup\u003e Further to this, some medications, i.e. statins, can inhibit the synthesis of vitamin K2 (potentially accelerating coronary artery calcification and affecting blood glucose health).\u003csup\u003e6,7,8\u003c\/sup\u003e K2 may also provide protection against anticoagulant-coumarin-induced side effects and diet-induced fluctuations in international normalised ratio (INR) values.\u003csup\u003e9,10,11\u003c\/sup\u003e Additionally, the percentage and risk of K2 deficiency increases with age, a factor relevant in ageing patients, who may be more likely to use cardiovascular medication and experience bone health issues.\u003csup\u003e12,13\u003c\/sup\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVitamin K is a key cofactor for carboxylation reactions in vitamin K-dependent proteins (VKDPs) involved in blood coagulation (clotting), bone metabolism, vessel health, and regulation of various cellular functions.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003csup\u003e1,4\u003c\/sup\u003e Vitamin K2 activates the VKDP, Matrix Gla Protein (MGP), a protein found in bone, blood vessels, lungs, heart, and kidney, which prevents calcification in the bone, cartilage, vessel walls, skin elastic fibers, and even the human eye.\u003csup\u003e15,16\u003c\/sup\u003e Given that certain medications can inhibit K2 synthesis, activating MGP is important for protecting arteries from calcification, implicating a role in the area of atherosclerosis and protection against vascular disease.\u003csup\u003e17,18\u003c\/sup\u003e When it comes to bone health, vitamin K2 regulates bone remodelling, conferring a protective action against bone loss, supporting bone density, mass and integrity, while also directing calcium from arteries back into bone, which is especially important for higher risk groups such as postmenopausal women.\u003csup\u003e19,20\u003c\/sup\u003e Research into MK-7, using DXA measurements, showed significant improvement to vitamin K status and decreased the age-related decline in bone mineral, content, density and bone strength.\u003csup\u003e21\u003c\/sup\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003csup\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2075\/8503\/files\/Metagenics_Vitamin_K2_180_60_capsules_logo_480x480.JPG?v=1580270072\" alt=\"K2 Vital Delta is the registered trademark of Kappa Bioscience AS.\"\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eIngredients\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eIngredients: Metagenics Vitamin K2 180\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable width=\"100%\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach Metagenics Vitamin K2 180 capsule contains:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMenaquinone 7 (K2VITAL® DELTA)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVitamin K2\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e180 micrograms\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMetagenics Vitamin K2 180 is free from animal products, dairy protein, lactose, eggs, gluten, wheat, nuts, yeast and soy protein. Metagenics Vitamin K2 180 is free from artificial colours, colours and preservatives.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2075\/8503\/files\/Metagenics_Vitamin_K2_180_60_capsules_logo_480x480.JPG?v=1580270072\" alt=\"K2 Vital Delta is the registered trademark of Kappa Bioscience AS.\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eWarnings\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWarnings: Metagenics Vitamin K2 180\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNot all cautions and contraindications are listed. For full details, references or more information contact HealthMasters in Australia by email: reception@healthmasters.com.au.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlways read the label. Use only as directed. If symptoms persist consult your healthcare professional.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eStorage\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eStorage: Metagenics Vitamin K2 180\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStore below 30°C.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- \/TABS --\u003e"}