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K2 supplements mk4 or mk7 or combination?

Posted by sc614 @sc614, Jul 25 7:09am

As usual, in researching osteoporosis topics I find conflicting and contradictory info and never fully make a decision on approaches. I understand the differences between the two types of k2 supplements but does anyone feel confident in choosing one over the other or do you buy both and alternate days with each? And when to take them (with d3 or at least 3 hours after ) is another topic with conflicting studies!

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sonodeka | @sonodeka | Aug 21 1:38am
In reply to @sc614 "https://www.nbihealth.com/mk4-or-mk7-which-is-better-for-bones/ This article cites studies but I’m still confused!" + (show)
@sc614

https://www.nbihealth.com/mk4-or-mk7-which-is-better-for-bones/
This article cites studies but I’m still confused!

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Thanks for sharing that
great article! It supports what I'd heard - 15mg of mk4 3 times a day is the best for bone health. I think it needs to be divided throughout the day because of it doesn't hang around the body for long.

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sonodeka | @sonodeka | Aug 21 8:39am
In reply to @255anny "If you are a member or want to subscribe - Consumer Lab has unbiased reports on..." + (show)
@255anny

If you are a member or want to subscribe - Consumer Lab has unbiased reports on K2 MK7 and MK4. The site will tell you if the supplement is worth it or not. I've been using it for years. One of their top recommendations for MK4 is Thorne liquid drops, but it also has Vit D in it. I'd rather get my D separately. I can't take MK7, makes my heart race. I remember reading that book, Vitamin K Paradox. Made some sense. My Internist said it was all marketing, don't fall for it. Hmm, ok. But those of us who are fighting Osteoporosis, it might help. I've just amped up my calcium intake. And boy, is that hard. So taking the K2MK4 is something I'd like to try. But I have to confident it's a quality product first.

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I checked Consumer Labs, and unfortunately they didn't include the brand I was using.
I'd also like a source of mk4 without included D. Too bad about the drops.

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gmom14 | @gmom14 | Aug 22 8:38am
In reply to @awesomemomx2 "I am feeling the same way. I take both MK-7 and MK-4 and want to know..." + (show)
@awesomemomx2

I am feeling the same way. I take both MK-7 and MK-4 and want to know if I should continue to do so or just do MK-4. I read that the MK-7 converts to MK-4 but then I heard that MK-7 has not shown to make any difference on bone health while MK-4 at 45mg is the only one that has been shown to make a difference. Let me know if you what you decided. I would love to chat more about supplementation. I see not too many folks have commented. Please feel free to private message me if you would like. Thanks.

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I found this article to be very helpful. https://www.webmd.com/vitamins-and-supplements/ss/slideshow-ways-to-get-vitamin-kmi

You may have to do a search on Webmd for ways to get vitamin K in your diet.

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