Product Image

D3 + K2

Nature Made
4.5
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
(206 ratings)
Vitamin K 100 mcg
Product Image
Score84

A focused D3-and-K2 pairing uses useful forms, but the high vitamin D amount needs a clear reason and vitamin K is incompatible with unsupervised vitamin-K-antagonist therapy.

How scoring works
Quantity:30 Softgel(s) • (30 servings)
Goals:
Heart Health
General Health
Bone Health
Anti-Aging
Cardiovascular Support

Score 84

A focused D3-and-K2 pairing uses useful forms, but the high vitamin D amount needs a clear reason and vitamin K is incompatible with unsupervised vitamin-K-antagonist therapy.

How scoring works
$12.58($0.41 per serving)
Vitacost
$ 12.59
Walmart
$ 12.58
Report prices

Analysis

Vitamin D3 supports calcium absorption, while vitamin K2 supports proteins involved in directing calcium into bone. The pairing is coherent for people with a defined need for both nutrients.

The softgel supplies a high vitamin D3 amount and a meaningful all-trans MK-7 amount. The active K2 geometry is well disclosed

High-dose vitamin D is not automatically better when status is already adequate and may raise calcium too far in susceptible users. The label is otherwise focused and easy to understand.

Who is it for
  • Adults with a clinician-confirmed need for high-dose vitamin D
  • People seeking combined D3 and K2
  • Users who prefer a softgel
Best for
  • Bone and calcium-handling support
  • Correcting low vitamin D under guidance
  • Focused two-nutrient supplementation

Pros

  • Cholecalciferol vitamin D3
  • Meaningful all-trans MK-7 amount
  • Focused formula with no unrelated actives
  • The active K2 geometry is well disclosed

Cons

  • Vitamin D exceeds usual maintenance needs
  • Not suitable with vitamin-K-antagonist therapy without supervision
  • Limited to vitamin D and K support

Warnings

  • Vitamin K can oppose warfarin and related vitamin-K-antagonist medicines; use requires consistent, clinician-guided intake.
  • The high vitamin D amount should not be combined with other vitamin D products without checking total intake and need.
  • High-dose vitamin D needs medical guidance with hypercalcemia, hyperparathyroidism, sarcoidosis, or significant kidney disease.

Nutrient quality

86 Highest impact

The principal nutrients use well-regarded, specifically identified forms. The high vitamin D amount is aggressive for routine unsupervised maintenance.

Ingredient transparency

87 Highest impact

All listed active ingredients have specific amounts. A complete list of inactive ingredients is not supplied.

Customer satisfaction

80 Highest impact

The modest review count limits confidence in the aggregate rating. The aggregate customer rating is solid but less compelling than leading peers.

Value for money

81 Highest impact

The price is supported mainly by useful core actives rather than low-value extras. Serving value is weak relative to the disclosed active formula.

Report analysis

Goals

Heart Health
Impact
Highest effect
A Goal FitA Strength of SupportB+ CoverageA+ Formula Quality
Vitamin K · 100 mcgVitamin D · 125 mcg

Vitamin D3 and all-trans MK-7 form a logical calcium-management pair with arterial relevance. The vitamin K amount is useful, while 125 mcg of D3 reaches the adult daily upper intake level and is higher than many people need without testing.

Softgel delivery and all-trans MK-7 disclosure provide strong form quality. Vitamin K can interfere with warfarin, while prolonged excessive vitamin D can raise calcium levels, so these situations require clinical guidance.

Study evidence
Vitamin D Mixed 164 studies
Vitamin K Mixed 62 studies
General Health
Impact
Highest effect
A Goal FitA- Strength of SupportB- CoverageA+ Formula Quality
Vitamin D · 125 mcgVitamin K · 100 mcg

Vitamin D3 and all-trans vitamin K2 as MK-7 form a well-matched pair for calcium handling and skeletal support. Both forms and amounts are clearly disclosed, and the softgel suits their fat-soluble nature.

The vitamin D3 amount is high for routine daily use and exceeds the usual adult upper intake level, which may raise calcium levels when used chronically without a defined need. Vitamin K2 may also oppose warfarin, so this otherwise focused formula requires extra care in those situations.

Study evidence
Vitamin D Supportive 115 studies
Vitamin K Supportive 34 studies
Bone Health
Impact
Highest effect
A Goal FitB+ Strength of SupportC+ CoverageA+ Formula Quality
Vitamin K · 100 mcgVitamin D · 125 mcg

Vitamin D3 and all-trans MK-7 directly support calcium absorption, bone remodeling, and mineral placement. Their focused pairing lacks calcium, magnesium, or collagen but gives the signaling pathway strong depth.

The vitamin K amount is meaningful, while the 125 mcg vitamin D3 amount exceeds the adult daily upper intake level. Routine use of that vitamin D amount warrants attention to total intake, and vitamin K can interfere with warfarin dosing.

Study evidence
Vitamin D Supportive 202 studies
Vitamin K Supportive 78 studies
Anti-Aging
Impact
Highest effect
B+ Goal FitA- Strength of SupportC+ CoverageA+ Formula Quality
Vitamin K · 100 mcgVitamin D · 125 mcg

Vitamin D3 and vitamin K2 support complementary bone and vascular calcium pathways that matter with age. The MK-7 form provides sustained vitamin K activity, while vitamin D supports calcium absorption and muscle function.

The vitamin K amount is meaningful, and the high vitamin D amount is better suited to a documented need than routine unsupervised use. Vitamin K can counteract warfarin, while high-dose vitamin D may raise calcium or kidney-stone risk in susceptible users.

Study evidence
Vitamin D Supportive 50 studies
Vitamin K Supportive 27 studies
Cardiovascular Support
Impact
Highest effect
B+ Goal FitA Strength of SupportC+ CoverageA+ Formula Quality
Vitamin K · 100 mcgVitamin D · 125 mcg

All-trans MK-7 supports proteins involved in arterial calcium regulation, while vitamin D3 complements calcium handling. The pairing is well targeted to long-term vascular integrity rather than short-term changes in blood pressure or lipids.

The softgel supplies a clearly stated MK-7 amount in the preferred isomer form. Vitamin D3 reaches 125 mcg, and K2 can oppose warfarin and similar vitamin K antagonist medicines.

Study evidence
Vitamin K Supportive 40 studies

Ingredients

IngredientAmount per serving
Vitamin D3 (Cholecalciferol)
125 mcg
Vitamin K2 (all-trans-Menaquinone-7)
100 mcg
Adults 18–50
Report overview
A+ Active Ingredient Quality & BioavailabilityA+ Dose, Safety & Label TransparencyB+ Value

The formula uses MK-7, the preferred long-lasting vitamin K2 subtype. The 100 mcg MK-7 serving lies within the preferred clinical range. The lipid-based softgel supports absorption, while the clinical MK-7 serving provides good mid-tier value.

Loading alternative details
Report alternatives

Sources

Published studies used for the product analysis and the top-ranked studies for each ingredient and goal.

  1. Three-year low-dose menaquinone-7 supplementation helps decrease bone loss in healthy postmenopausal women.
    Knapen MH; Drummen NE; Smit E; Vermeer C; Theuwissen E · Osteoporosis international : a journal established as result of cooperation between the European Foundation for Osteoporosis and the National Osteoporosis Foundation of the USA · 2014
    Randomized trial244 participantsBone Health forVitamin K
  2. Investigating the interrelationship of vitamin K and vitamin D status on bone density: results from the VITamin D and OmegA-3 TriaL.
    Chou SH; Booth SL; Cook NR; Kim E; Kotler G; Fu X; Buring JE; Manson JE; LeBoff MS · JBMR plus · 2026
    Randomized trial771 participantsBone Health forVitamin K
  3. Joint association of serum 25-hydroxyvitamin D concentration and body mass index on the acceleration of clinical biomarker-based biological aging.
    Pan Z; Zeng J; Chen Z; Chen S; Yang J; Li H; Wang S; Wang J; Li N; Gong Y; Liu M; Li C · The journals of gerontology. Series A, Biological sciences and medical sciences · 2026
    Cohort study389,217 participantsAnti-Aging forVitamin D
  4. Serum 25-Hydroxyvitamin D Levels as an Aging Marker: Strong Associations With Age and All-Cause Mortality Independent From Telomere Length, Epigenetic Age Acceleration, and 8-Isoprostane Levels.
    Schöttker B; Hagen L; Zhang Y; Gào X; Holleczek B; Gao X; Brenner H · The journals of gerontology. Series A, Biological sciences and medical sciences · 2019
    Cohort study9,940 participantsAnti-Aging forVitamin D
  5. Sex-specific associations of serum 25-hydroxyvitamin D concentrations with incident sarcopenia in older adults: A 2-year follow-up study.
    Song S; Lim JY; Kim M; Won CW; Park HY · The journal of nutrition, health & aging · 2025
    Cohort study1,292 participantsAnti-Aging forVitamin D
  6. Vitamin D deficit is associated with accelerated brain aging in the general population.
    Terock J; Bonk S; Frenzel S; Wittfeld K; Garvert L; Hosten N; Nauck M; Völzke H; Van der Auwera S; Grabe HJ · Psychiatry research. Neuroimaging · 2022
    Cross-sectional study1,865 participantsAnti-Aging forVitamin D
  7. Vitamin D intake is associated with dementia risk in the Washington Heights-Inwood Columbia Aging Project (WHICAP).
    Zhao C; Tsapanou A; Manly J; Schupf N; Brickman AM; Gu Y · Alzheimer's & dementia : the journal of the Alzheimer's Association · 2021
    Cohort study1,759 participantsAnti-Aging forVitamin D
  8. Vitamin K status, cardiovascular disease, and all-cause mortality: a participant-level meta-analysis of 3 US cohorts.
    Shea MK; Barger K; Booth SL; Matuszek G; Cushman M; Benjamin EJ; Kritchevsky SB; Weiner DE · The American journal of clinical nutrition · 2020
    Meta-analysis3,891 participants3 studies pooledAnti-Aging General Health forVitamin K
  9. Topical Menaquinone‑7 (Vitamin K2, MK-7) as a Mitochondrial Bioenergetic Activator for Skin Anti-Aging: Mechanistic Evidence in Skin Cells and a Randomized Split-Face/Neck Study.
    Huang H; Wei R; Xu C; Liu C; Zhao S; Li Y; Wang M · ACS omega · 2026
    Randomized trial30 participantsAnti-Aging forVitamin K
  10. Vitamin K status and cognitive function in healthy older adults.
    Presse N; Belleville S; Gaudreau P; Greenwood CE; Kergoat MJ; Morais JA; Payette H; Shatenstein B; Ferland G · Neurobiology of aging · 2014
    Cross-sectional study320 participantsAnti-Aging forVitamin K
  11. High dephospho-uncarboxylated matrix Gla protein concentrations, a plasma biomarker of vitamin K, in relation to frailty: the Longitudinal Aging Study Amsterdam.
    Machado-Fragua MD; Hoogendijk EO; Struijk EA; Rodriguez-Artalejo F; Lopez-Garcia E; Beulens JW; van Ballegooijen AJ · European journal of nutrition · 2021
    Cohort study644 participantsAnti-Aging forVitamin K
  12. Vitamin K Concentration and Cognitive Status in Elderly Patients on Anticoagulant Therapy: A Pilot Study.
    Alisi L; Cafolla C; Gentili A; Tartaglione S; Curini R; Cafolla A · Journal of aging research · 2022
    Cross-sectional study85 participantsAnti-Aging forVitamin K
  13. Pregnancy vitamin D supplementation and offspring bone mineral density in childhood follow-up of a randomized controlled trial.
    Moon RJ; D' Angelo S; Curtis EM; Ward KA; Crozier SR; Schoenmakers I; Javaid MK; Bishop NJ; Godfrey KM; Cooper C; Harvey NC; MAVIDOS Trial Group · The American journal of clinical nutrition · 2024
    Randomized trial454 participantsBone Health forVitamin D
  14. Vitamin D analogs and bone: preclinical and clinical studies with eldecalcitol.
    Matsumoto T; Takano T; Saito H; Takahashi F · BoneKEy reports · 2014
    Narrative reviewBone Health forVitamin D
  15. Efficacy of vitamin D fortified foods on bone mineral density and serum bone biomarkers: A systematic review and meta-analysis of interventional studies.
    Tangestani H; Djafarian K; Emamat H; Arabzadegan N; Shab-Bidar S · Critical reviews in food science and nutrition · 2020
    Meta-analysis1,786 participants20 studies pooledBone Health forVitamin D
  16. Cholecalciferol Supplementation Attenuates Bone Loss in Incident Kidney Transplant Recipients: A Prespecified Secondary Endpoint Analysis of a Randomized Controlled Trial.
    Tsujita M; Doi Y; Obi Y; Hamano T; Tomosugi T; Futamura K; Okada M; Hiramitsu T; Goto N; Isaka Y; Takeda A; Narumi S; Watarai Y · Journal of bone and mineral research : the official journal of the American Society for Bone and Mineral Research · 2022
    Randomized trial193 participantsBone Health forVitamin D
  17. Vitamin D supplementation and bone health in post-menopausal women: a 24-month randomized controlled intervention with enhanced bioavailability formulations.
    Rasool N; Munir Y · European journal of clinical nutrition · 2026
    Randomized trial612 participantsBone Health forVitamin D
  18. Vitamin K and the prevention of fractures: systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials.
    Cockayne S; Adamson J; Lanham-New S; Shearer MJ; Gilbody S; Torgerson DJ · Archives of internal medicine · 2006
    Meta-analysis13 studies pooledBone Health forVitamin K
  19. Effect of combined administration of vitamin D3 and vitamin K2 on bone mineral density of the lumbar spine in postmenopausal women with osteoporosis.
    Iwamoto J; Takeda T; Ichimura S · Journal of orthopaedic science : official journal of the Japanese Orthopaedic Association · 2001
    Randomized trial92 participantsBone Health forVitamin K
  20. Efficacy and safety of vitamin K2 for postmenopausal women with osteoporosis at a long-term follow-up: meta-analysis and systematic review.
    Zhou M; Han S; Zhang W; Wu D · Journal of bone and mineral metabolism · 2022
    Meta-analysis6,853 participants9 studies pooledBone Health forVitamin K
  21. Low-dose vitamin K2 (MK-4) supplementation for 12 months improves bone metabolism and prevents forearm bone loss in postmenopausal Japanese women.
    Koitaya N; Sekiguchi M; Tousen Y; Nishide Y; Morita A; Yamauchi J; Gando Y; Miyachi M; Aoki M; Komatsu M; Watanabe F; Morishita K; Ishimi Y · Journal of bone and mineral metabolism · 2015
    Randomized trial48 participantsBone Health forVitamin K
  22. Vitamin K Intake and Atherosclerotic Cardiovascular Disease in the Danish Diet Cancer and Health Study.
    Bellinge JW; Dalgaard F; Murray K; Connolly E; Blekkenhorst LC; Bondonno CP; Lewis JR; Sim M; Croft KD; Gislason G; Torp-Pedersen C; Tjønneland A; Overvad K; Hodgson JM; Schultz C; Bondonno NP · Journal of the American Heart Association · 2021
    Cohort study53,372 participantsCardiovascular Support Heart Health forVitamin K
  23. Menaquinone-7 supplementation improves arterial stiffness in healthy postmenopausal women. A double-blind randomised clinical trial.
    Knapen MH; Braam LA; Drummen NE; Bekers O; Hoeks AP; Vermeer C · Thrombosis and haemostasis · 2016
    Randomized trial244 participantsCardiovascular Support Heart Health forVitamin K
  24. Effects of One-Year Menaquinone-7 Supplementation on Vascular Stiffness and Blood Pressure in Post-Menopausal Women.
    de Vries F; Bittner R; Maresz K; Machuron F; Gåserød O; Jeanne JF; Schurgers LJ · Nutrients · 2025
    Randomized trial165 participantsCardiovascular Support forVitamin K
  25. Dietary Vitamin K1 Intake and Incident Aortic Valve Stenosis.
    Schultz CJ; Dalgaard F; Bellinge JW; Murray K; Sim M; Connolly E; Blekkenhorst LC; Bondonno CP; Lewis JR; Gislason GH; Tjønneland A; Overvad K; Hodgson JM; Bondonno NP · Arteriosclerosis, thrombosis, and vascular biology · 2024
    Cohort study55,545 participantsCardiovascular Support Heart Health forVitamin K
  26. Association between vitamin K1 intake and mortality in the Danish Diet, Cancer, and Health cohort.
    Palmer CR; Bellinge JW; Dalgaard F; Sim M; Murray K; Connolly E; Blekkenhorst LC; Bondonno CP; Croft KD; Gislason G; Tjønneland A; Overvad K; Schultz C; Lewis JR; Hodgson JM; Bondonno NP · European journal of epidemiology · 2021
    Cohort study56,048 participantsCardiovascular Support Heart Health forVitamin K
  27. Vitamin D supplementation for prevention of mortality in adults.
    Bjelakovic G; Gluud LL; Nikolova D; Whitfield K; Wetterslev J; Simonetti RG; Bjelakovic M; Gluud C · The Cochrane database of systematic reviews · 2014
    Meta-analysis95,286 participants159 studies pooledGeneral Health forVitamin D
  28. Effect of vitamin D on gastrointestinal symptoms and health-related quality of life in irritable bowel syndrome patients: a randomized double-blind clinical trial.
    Abbasnezhad A; Amani R; Hajiani E; Alavinejad P; Cheraghian B; Ghadiri A · Neurogastroenterology and motility · 2018
    Randomized trial90 participantsGeneral Health forVitamin D
  29. The impact of vitamin D administration on mortality in COVID-19 patients: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials.
    Kow CS; Ramachandram DS; Hasan SS; Wong Z; Thiruchelvam K · Inflammopharmacology · 2024
    Meta-analysis2,495 participants19 studies pooledGeneral Health forVitamin D
  30. Vitamin D Status and Mortality: A Systematic Review of Observational Studies.
    Heath AK; Kim IY; Hodge AM; English DR; Muller DC · International journal of environmental research and public health · 2019
    Systematic review84 studies pooledGeneral Health forVitamin D
  31. Meta-analysis of long-term vitamin D supplementation on overall mortality.
    Zheng Y; Zhu J; Zhou M; Cui L; Yao W; Liu Y · PloS one · 2014
    Meta-analysis42 studies pooledGeneral Health forVitamin D
  32. Dietary vitamin K intake associates with reduced all-cause mortality in non-alcoholic fatty liver disease patients.
    Huang Y; Zhu X; Han L; Hu H · Scientific reports · 2025
    Cohort study7,857 participantsGeneral Health forVitamin K
  33. The Effect of Topical Vitamin K1 on the Treatment of Cetuximab-Induced Skin Rashes in Metastatic Colorectal Cancer Patients.
    Roayaei M; Rezaei M; Najafizade N · Advanced biomedical research · 2024
    Randomized trial49 participantsGeneral Health forVitamin K
  34. Effect of vitamin K on improving post‑kidney transplant outcomes: a meta‑analysis.
    Sun Z; Zhu K; Liang G; Yan F; Chao S; Jia L; Niu Y · Experimental and therapeutic medicine · 2023
    Meta-analysis7 studies pooledGeneral Health forVitamin K
  35. Vitamin K1 intake is associated with lower risk for all-cause and cardiovascular disease mortality in community-dwelling older Australian women.
    Dupuy M; Radavelli-Bagatini S; Zhong L; Dalla Via J; Zhu K; Blekkenhorst LC; Bondonno NP; Linneberg A; Bellinge JW; Schultz C; Courtney W; Prince RL; Hodgson JM; Lewis JR; Sim M · Nutrition, metabolism, and cardiovascular diseases : NMCD · 2024
    Cohort study1,436 participantsGeneral Health forVitamin K
  36. Vitamin D supplementation for cardiometabolic risk markers in pregnant women based on the gestational diabetes mellitus or obesity status : a randomized clinical trial.
    Yin WJ; Wang P; Ma SS; Tao RX; Hu HL; Jiang XM; Zhang Y; Tao FB; Zhu P · European journal of nutrition · 2024
    Randomized trial1,537 participantsHeart Health forVitamin D
  37. Paricalcitol and endothelial function in chronic kidney disease trial.
    Zoccali C; Curatola G; Panuccio V; Tripepi R; Pizzini P; Versace M; Bolignano D; Cutrupi S; Politi R; Tripepi G; Ghiadoni L; Thadhani R; Mallamaci F · Hypertension (Dallas, Tex. : 1979) · 2015
    Randomized trial88 participantsHeart Health forVitamin D
  38. Vitamin D Supplementation, Serum 25(OH)D Concentrations and Cardiovascular Disease Risk Factors: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.
    Mirhosseini N; Rainsbury J; Kimball SM · Frontiers in cardiovascular medicine · 2020
    Meta-analysis81 studies pooledHeart Health forVitamin D
  39. Does vitamin D supplementation modulate metabolic risk factors of cardiovascular disease? A systematic review and meta-analysis of clinical trials.
    Abumweis S; Alqadi S; Al Tarteer A; Alrefai W; Alzoughool F; Jew S; Qudah T · Asia Pacific journal of clinical nutrition · 2026
    Meta-analysis45 studies pooledHeart Health forVitamin D
  40. Comparative Efficacy of Nutraceuticals on Endothelial Function: A Systematic Review and Network Meta-Analysis.
    Norouzzadeh M; Rashedi MH; Mahdavi-Mazdeh G; Kosari A; Shahinfar H · Current atherosclerosis reports · 2026
    Meta-analysisHeart Health forVitamin D
  41. The effect of vitamin K1 on arterial calcification activity in subjects with diabetes mellitus: a post hoc analysis of a double-blind, randomized, placebo-controlled trial.
    Bellinge JW; Francis RJ; Lee SC; Bondonno NP; Sim M; Lewis JR; Watts GF; Schultz CJ · The American journal of clinical nutrition · 2022
    Randomized trial149 participantsHeart Health forVitamin K