Thorne Vitamin D/K2 liquid 1 oz

Vitamin K2 exerts a more powerful influence on bone than does vitamin K1. Vitamin K2 is a series of molecules known as menaquinones. The most common and well studied of the menaquinones is MK-4. Thorne's vitamin K2 is MK-4 and is derived from bacterial fermentation; thus, there is no soy in the product. Vitamin K is also essential for normal cell formation and maintenance of a healthy cardiovascular system.

It is essential to maintain healthy vitamin D levels throughout all stages of life, from fetal development to old age. Vitamin D helps protect a number of important systems in the body, including healthy bones, immunity, and cardiovascular function.

Combining vitamins D and K may provide even better protection of these systems. One study in postmenopausal women found a combination of minerals with vitamins D and K maintained healthy artery elasticity, compared to two other groups of women who received either minerals with vitamin D but not K, or placebo.

Thorne's Vitamin D / K2 Liquid is in medium chain triglyceride oil, preserved with mixed tocopherols.

10 drops contain 5,000 IU vitamin D3 and 1 mg vitamin K2
Vitamins K and D for support of healthy bones
In liquid for ease of dosing and titration
Both vitamins support a healthy cardiovascular system
Provides nutritional support for oncology patient
Vitamin D functions as a hormone that regulates calcium metabolism and supports cardiovascular health, bone, muscles, and immune function. Also, epidemiological studies show higher serum Vitamin D levels are associated with a healthier lifespan.

A Vitamin From The Sun
Humans make Vitamin D from exposure to ultraviolet radiation from the sun (or tanning beds). A cholesterol-like molecule, 7-dehydrocholesterol, is converted in the skin to a pre-vitamin D molecule, which is then converted to 25-hydroxy Vitamin D (25(OH)D) in the liver. This form of Vitamin D is converted when necessary to active 1,25-dihydroxy Vitamin D. Laboratory tests of serum 25(UH)D can detect when the body has a sufficient amount of Vitamin D.

How Much is Recommended?
The amount of vitamin D needed to achieve minimum vitamin D sufficiency (commonly defined as a 32-ng/mL 25(OH)D blood level) depends on many factors and can vary significantly from individual to individual. Thus, the requirement for vitamin D supplementation needs to be individualized. Thorne's D-1,000 supplies 1,000 IU of pure, vitamin D3 in each vegetarian capsule. This potency is ideal for maintaining optimum vitamin D levels in healthy individuals. Most Vitamin D experts recommend at least 1,000 IU of supplemental Vitamin D daily, and 10,000 IU or more might be necessary for some people. Other experts recommend weekly dosing of 25,000-50,000 IU Vitamin D3. Also, to acutely optimize the immune response, Dr. John Cannell, Executive Director of the non-profit Vitamin D Council, recommends up to 2,000 IU per kilogram body weight for 3-5 days.

Thorne Vitamin D/K2 liquid 1 oz