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K2 50 mcg
Swanson
4.8
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
(1221 ratings)
Vitamin K 50 mcg
Score 50.0
A basic Vitamin K2 (MK-7) supplement with a low dosage for adults and lacking the essential synergistic Vitamin D3 for robust bone and cardiovascular support.
Quantity: 30 Softgel(s)Servings size: 1 Softgel(s) (30 servings)
Selected goals:
Other goals:
Bone Health
Heart Health
Cardiovascular Support
General Health
leaderboard Score 50.0
A basic Vitamin K2 (MK-7) supplement with a low dosage for adults and lacking the essential synergistic Vitamin D3 for robust bone and cardiovascular support.
Dose: K:100mcg, Quantity: 30Dose: K:200mcg, Quantity: 30
Swanson K2 50 mcg provides Menaquinone-7 (MK-7), a highly bioavailable and effective form of Vitamin K2. While the form is good, the dosage of 50 mcg is relatively low compared to general recommendations (often 90 mcg or higher) for optimal adult support of bone density and arterial health. Nutritionists typically advise higher doses of MK-7 for more pronounced effects. The product is a standalone K2 supplement and does not include Vitamin D3, which is a crucial co-factor for K2's function in directing calcium. This omission limits its overall efficacy for the stated goals when compared to combined D3+K2 supplements. The price per serving is moderate for the low dose offered.
- Contains Vitamin K2 as Menaquinone-7 (MK-7), the most bioavailable form.
- Softgel form may aid absorption.
- The 50 mcg dosage of MK-7 is quite low for obtaining significant benefits for adult bone and cardiovascular health.
- Does not include Vitamin D3, which is essential for maximizing K2's effects.
- Less comprehensive and potent compared to higher-dosed MK-7 products or D3+K2 combinations.
$10.89($0.36 per serving)
 iHerb | $ 10.89 |
| Ingredient | Amount per serving |
|---|---|
| Vitamin K2 (Menaquinone-7) | 50 mcg |
Categories
Vitamin K 60.0
It contains the preferred MK-7 form of Vitamin K2, but the 50 mcg dose is on the lower side when evaluating its strength within the Vitamin K supplement category.
Goals
Bone Health 50.0
While MK-7 supports bone health, the 50 mcg dosage is too low to provide significant impact for adult needs, and the absence of Vitamin D limits its overall effectiveness.
Heart Health 50.0
The low MK-7 dose offers minimal direct contribution to heart health and arterial calcification prevention compared to higher dosages or synergistic D3+K2 formulations.
Cardiovascular Support 50.0
Its ability to provide robust cardiovascular support is hampered by the conservative MK-7 dose and the lack of crucial co-factors like Vitamin D.
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