Vitamin D3 is often referred to as the "longevity hormone" as it influences our immune system, metabolic health, mood, hormones, and helps to prevent cancers.
New research is focusing on the synergistic relationship between vitamin K2 and vitamin D3, for bone and cardiovascular health. A group of naturally occurring and structurally similar, fat-soluble vitamins, vitamin K is essential for the proper utilization of calcium. Through its activation of the protein osteocalcin, vitamin K helps to bind newly absorbed calcium to the mineral matrix in bone. In addition, vitamin K has been found to help maintain bone mineral density by decreasing the activity of osteoclasts, a cell that breaks down the bone matrix. Vitamin K also provides critical cardiovascular protection by helping to inhibit calcium from being deposited into the arteries. Thus, vitamin K and vitamin D not only share similar qualities, but they also act synergistically within the body. Vitamin D3 With K2 includes 45 mcg of MenaQ7® PRO, the most widely studied form of vitamin K2 as MK-7, and 5,000 IU of vitamin D3 per capsule for optimal absorption and use by the body.
Suggested Dose: 1 capsule per day with food for optimal absorption.
Optimal vitamin D level on your bloodwork is in the target range of 60-80 ng/mL.
I recommend getting your vitamin D level checked every 3-6 months to ensure you are in the target range and to track your rate of absorption.
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To learn more about Bone Health, please watch my video on Osteoporosis:
Vitamin D is also considered the "Longevity Hormone". To learn more, please watch my video on Longevity:
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