K2-D3 vegetarian capsules are designed to effectively deliver vitamins K2 and D3 into the body. Together, these vitamins work synergistically to support heart health, bone health, immune function, and more. Vitamin K2 is a nutrient that is now well known to be crucial for the proper distribution of calcium within the skeletal system and away from the cardiovascular system. It does this through its ability to activate two proteins, osteocalcin and matrix-GLA protein, thereby directing calcium in the right direction.
Vitamin D3, also known as cholecalciferol, is the preferred form of vitamin D for optimal bioavailability and function in the body. Traditionally, vitamin D3 is known for its ability to upregulate calcium absorption from the intestine. However, research has discovered that it is essential for countless actions in the body and is necessary for proper immune function, mood health, cardiovascular function, skin health, and proper gene expression. In fact, many experts now refer to vitamin D3 as a hormone due to these numerous actions and its ability to modify genes in the body.
Each vegetable capsule of Cyto-Matrix K2-D3 contains 120 mcg of vitamin K2 and 1000 IU of vitamin D3. Vitamin K2 is found in its most active MK-7 form, with a half-life of 72 hours and much greater bioactivity in the body than other forms of vitamin K2. K2-D3 should be taken with food to optimize absorption and bioavailability because each vitamin is fat-soluble.