Premier D3 10,000 With K2

Emerging research highlights the importance of optimal intake of vitamin K and its critical role in maintaining bone and cardiovascular health.
Composed of a group of naturally occurring and structurally similar, fat-soluble vitamins, vitamin K is required for the proper utilization of calcium and helps bind newly absorbed calcium to the bone matrix.
Vitamin K helps maintain bone mineral density by decreasing the activity of osteoclasts, cells that break down bone.
It also provides critical cardiovascular support by activating matrix Gla protein (MGP), a potent inhibitor of circulatory calcification.
Along with vitamin D, another key nutrient required for overall wellness, these two nutrients act in synergy to support and maintain bone and cardiovascular health.
K-FORCE provides 180 mcg of MenaQ7® PRO, the most widely studied form of vitamin K2 as MK-7, along with 5,000 IU of vitamin D3 for optimal support of bone and cardiovascular health.

Overview
Calcium and vitamin D are important mediators in bone growth, but vitamin K plays an equally important role.
The synthesis of bone growth is dependent on vitamin K through its carboxylation of osteocalcin, a protein secreted by osteoblasts.
Osteocalcin guides calcium into bones and helps prevent its absorption into organs, joint spaces and arteries.
Vitamin K occurs in two main forms: K1, also known as phylloquinone, and K2, also known as menaquinone.
MK-4 and MK-7 are the two subclasses of K2 most widely studied for their role in bone and cardiovascular health.
The MK-7 form is substantially more active, has a longer half-life and accumulates to higher concentrations in serum than vitamin K1.
The long side-chain of vitamin K2, specifically MK-7, allows it to bind with fat particles in circulation, helping facilitate delivery to soft tissue, bones and arteries.

The addition of MenaQ7® PRO to this formula is backed by extensive research.
MenaQ7® PRO provides vitamin K2 as MK-7 and is included to help support bone health, cardiovascular wellness and healthy arterial elasticity.

Vitamin K Depletion
Although most people consume adequate dietary amounts of vitamin K to maintain sufficient blood clotting, many do not consume enough MK-7 to meet cardiovascular and bone health needs.
Compromised intestinal absorption can also lead to insufficient K2 levels, leaving calcium available to be exported out of bone and into other tissues.
Other medications, such as antibiotics, cholesterol-lowering medications and laxatives, have also been found to contribute to a deficiency of vitamin K.

Bone Health
Supplementation of K2 has repeatedly been shown to help maintain bone density and strength among women.
Research has shown that MK-7 supplementation may help support osteocalcin carboxylation, a key process related to healthy calcium utilization.
Clinical research has also demonstrated that 180 mcg of MK-7 can help support bone health in post-menopausal women over time.

Cardiovascular Health and Blood Sugar Balance
Vitamin K also plays a key role in supporting the cardiovascular system and healthy blood sugar balance.
Studies have shown vitamin K to support healthy blood sugar metabolism and cardiovascular function.
Long-term supplementation of 180 mcg of vitamin K2 as MK-7 has been shown to help maintain healthy arterial elasticity and cardiovascular function.

Triage Theory
The Triage Theory states that in the face of nutrient inadequacies, nature ensures the short-term survival of a cell is protected at the expense of long-term consequences.
Vitamin K is an excellent example of this theory.
When vitamin K intake is insufficient over time, the body may prioritize immediate needs, which can contribute to long-term challenges related to bone health, arterial health and vitamin K-dependent proteins.

Directions

1 capsule per day or as recommended by your health care professional. Does Not Contain
Gluten, yeast, soy, artificial colors or flavors.

Cautions:
Do not consume this product if you are pregnant or nursing.
All forms of vitamin K may interact with blood thinning medications.
If you are taking such medicines, please consult your physician before taking this product.