Description
Cura Vitamin K2-7+ The first K2 supplement to include 320mcg of MenaQuinGold®
The primary role of vitamin K2 is to activate vitamin K-dependent proteins (VKDPs) so they can perform essential functions in the body, such as supporting bone production, cardiovascular health, energy production and brain health.
Cura Vitamin K2-7+ is an all-natural pharmaceutical-grade K2-7 supplement.
The primary role of vitamin K2 is to activate vitamin K-dependent proteins (VKDPs) so they can perform essential functions in the body, such as supporting bone production, cardiovascular health, energy production and brain health.
Given these major health benefits, it could be said that Vitamin K2 is one of the most important dietary supplements available to us, because Vitamin K2 is not typically found in sufficient quantities in our diet.
Cura Vitamin K2-7+ is the first vitamin K2 supplement available in the UK retail market to use the pharmaceutical grade MenaQuinGold® K2-7 ingredient. This Cura Nutrition formulation has been created to include a therapeutic dose of 320 mcg of vitamin K2-7, plus 200 mcg of Vitamin K1 and the necessary co-factors, magnesium and zinc to allow these K vitamins to function at their optimal level.
If someone is deficient in vitamin K1 (and most people are), and they take a vitamin K2 supplement, the liver will essentially steal the K2 to satisfy its own needs. Therefore, Cura Vitamin K2-7+ includes enough K1 in the formula to satisfy the liver’s needs, even in the most depleted individuals. This addition of vitamin K1 ensures that vitamin K2 is then available for the vital functions that it needs to perform in the body.
Whilst many vitamin K2 products on the market are either synthetic or soy-based the MenaQuinGold® K2-7 ingredient used in Cura Vitamin K2-7+ is sourced from a pharmaceutical grade ingredient that has been manufactured from fermented chickpeas.
Dosing Instructions
For adults: Take 2 capsules daily with a meal, or as directed by your doctor or healthcare practitioner.
For children over 8 years of age: If the child can safely swallow the capsule take 1 capsule daily with a meal, or as directed by your doctor or healthcare practitioner. If the child cannot easily swallow the capsule twist open the capsule and sprinkle contents onto food.
NOTE: Blood thinning medications like warfarin and coumadin work by inhibiting vitamin K-dependent activation of certain coagulation factors. If you are taking blood thinning medications, you should keep dietary intake of vitamin K consistent, and consult with your doctor before considering taking a vitamin K supplement.
Research
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