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D3 5,000 + K

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D3 5,000 + K provides 5,000 IU per softgel of vitamin D (as D3), designed for greater absorption. This high-potency formula also includes bioavailable forms of vitamin K2 (menaquinone-7) to complement vitamin D.

Serving size: 1 softgel

Servings Per Container: 60

Size Description: 60 softgels

Understanding vitamin D

In the past, vitamin D was thought to function primarily in bone mineralization. Today we know that "vitamin" D is actually a hormone that plays a role in numerous pathways and aspects of human health.1,2 Supplemental vitamin D can help.

Metagenics D3 5000 + K features 5,000 IU of vitamin D3—the most bioactive form of supplemental vitamin D. This high-potency formula also includes bioavailable forms of vitamin K2 (menaquinone-7) to complement vitamin D.

1. Kuchuk NO et al. J Bone Miner Res. 2009;24(4):693-701.
2. Demer LL et al. Circulation Research. 2018;122:1576–1585.

Why vitamin D with K

Like vitamin D, vitamin K is an essential, fat-soluble vitamin that plays a role in bone mineralization and cardiovascular health. Unlike vitamin K1, vitamin K2 is well absorbed by the body.3-5 Vitamin K, and in particular vitamin K2, is essential for calcium utilization and bone mineralization.*

Where can we get our vitamin D from?

Ultraviolet rays

Food sources like beef liver, fatty fish, & egg yolks6-7

Daily supplements

3. U Gröber et al. Dermatoendocrinol. 2014;6(1):e968490.
4. Maresz K. Integr Med (Encinitas). 2015;14(1):34–39.
5. Geleijnse J et al. J Nutr. 2004;134(11):3100–3105.
6. Vitamin D Fact Sheet for Health Professionals. National Institutes of Health, Office of Dietary Supplements.
7. Pirjo Het al. J Agric Food Chem. 1995;43(9):2394–2399.

Healthy bones

Vitamin D is important for maintaining healthy bone structure and is an important nutritional factor in the proper mineralization of bones. In addition, Vitamin K is an important nutritional factor in the metabolism of bone proteins crucial to bone integrity.*

Immune system support

Vitamin D is important for maintaining healthy immune function.*

Healthy cardiovascular function

Some research suggests that vitamin D sufficiency may contribute to cardiovascular health and function. Additionally, adequate intake of menaquinone-7, or MK-7, may help contribute to healthy cardiovascular function.*3,4

3. U Gröber et al. Dermatoendocrinol. 2014;6(1):e968490.
4. Maresz K. Integr Med (Encinitas). 2015;14(1):34–39.

Compare our vitamin D formulas

Formula

Form

Vitamin D

Vitamin K

Menaquinone-7 (MK-7)

D3 5,000 + K

Softgel

125 mcg (5,000 IU)

20 mcg

90 mcg

D3 5,000

Softgel

125 mcg (5,000 IU)

N/A

D3 Liquid

Liquid

25 mcg (1,000 IU)

N/A