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Vitamin K2-MK7
I take Vitamin K2 in the form of MK4 and MK7 for osteoporosis. I’ve noticed that when I take the MK7 my eyes tend to be less dry. I can find no research on this. Has anyone else experienced this?
I have found research about K2 and dental health.
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@cpd54 What brand with no fillers or gmo’s comes in 180mcg?
@booklover71 I beleive that vitamin D3 is the best supplement that you can take. Most people in the US and Europe do not get enough by diet and sun exposure to ensure they are at the minimum value (range is 30 to 80 in blood testing). So be sure you get tested if you never have been. For example, I am 75 and I take 5000 IU every day and my tests show I am in the 60 to 70 range every year. So we tend to need a lot more than 1400 IU. There is evidence that D3 greatly reduces your risk of cancer (by something like 38%). It also tends to halt your immune system from going into a dangerous hyper-active mode (cytokine storm) if you should catch a virus like the flu or COVID.
@cynthianatalia Recently I just bought a large bottle of 200 mcg tablets of MK7 of the Bronson brand. Someone on the neuropathy forum had recomended it. It is on Amazon, At $20 I thought this was an exceptional deal.
@crossette thank you!
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A Doctor online said that the amount of K2 when with D3 is not enough to cleanse arteries.
Need 100mg K2 (MK7) for every 1000mg D3
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The other supplement is from True Vantage and contains 180mcg of that vitamin as "MenaQ7".
I read that "MenaQ7" supplements are considered superior because they contain a highly purified form of vitamin K2 as MK-7, which has been clinically validated for its benefits in supporting bone and cardiovascular health. Their production process ensures a high concentration of the bioactive all-trans form, making them more effective than other vitamin K2 supplements. This is in a capsule form with powdered contents.
@barbaradh This article discusses K2 and MK7, which some take for osteoporosis.
https://betterbones.com/bone-health-basics/vitamin-k2-mk7-vs-mk4/
This study mentions other conditions that can be helped by this vitamin: https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC8483258/