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Vitamin D3 + K2 Synergy Note

Combined fat-soluble vitamins addressing calcium destination (bone vs artery).

Overview

Combination stack; see individual Vitamin D3 and Vitamin K2 entries for full details.

Natural sources
    Common forms
    • Combined softgel

    Mechanism of action

    D3 increases intestinal Ca absorption; K2 carboxylates osteocalcin and MGP to direct Ca to bone.

    Pathways
    • · VDR signaling
    • · Vitamin K-dependent carboxylation

    Effects on the body

    Supports
    Bone mineralization
    Decreases
    Arterial calcification

    Organ system effects

    Evidence-based benefits

    Synergistic for bone & cardiovascular calcium handling

    Moderate evidence

    Potential side effects

    Common
      Rare
        Serious

          Drug interactions

          Warfarin
          K2 antagonizes — avoid combo.
          severe

          Supplement interactions

          Pairs well with
          • Magnesium
            Cofactor for vitamin D activation.
          Avoid combining with

          No specific avoidances listed.

          Dosing & bioavailability

          Typical dose
          2000–5000 IU D3 + 90–180 mcg MK-7
          With food?
          With fat

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          Scientific evidence (8)

          Systematic reviewExamine.com Supplement Database · 2023

          Vitamin D3 + K2 Synergy Note: pharmacology, clinical evidence, and safety — narrative review

          Examine.com Research Team

          Curated narrative review of human and preclinical evidence for Vitamin D3 + K2 Synergy Note, including mechanism, typical dosing, and safety considerations.

          Key findings

          Best-supported outcome: Synergistic for bone & cardiovascular calcium handling (evidence: moderate). Additional outcomes and limitations summarized in the full profile.

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          Systematic reviewPubMed (NLM) · 1970

          PubMed: Vitamin D3 + K2 Synergy Note — Synergistic for bone & cardiovascular calcium handling

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          Systematic reviewPubMed (NLM) · 1970

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          Systematic reviewPubMed (NLM) · 1970

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          Systematic reviewPubMed (NLM) · 1970

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          Systematic reviewPubMed (NLM) · 1970

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          Systematic reviewGoogle Scholar · 1970

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