Navigator

Navigator supplements: a British brand of dietary supplements backed by Navigator Supplements Ltd from London. The offer is narrow and focused: the core consists of fat-soluble vitamins, D3 and K2 MK-7, alongside omega-3, magnesium, a complex of B vitamins, and turmeric with black pepper.

Navigator supplements: what sets them apart

The manufacturer declares supplements free from GMOs and artificial additives. In hard capsules, the coating is hydroxypropyl methylcellulose, a plant material, and the filler consists of rice-based ingredients: concentrate, extract, and gluten-free rice flour. For most items, the manufacturer also declares no sugar, lactose, or gluten.

In this brand, a daily serving does not always mean one capsule, and for one variant, it does not even mean daily intake. Before comparing packages, check how many capsules make up a serving and how often the manufacturer recommends it. All products are intended for adults.

Vitamin D3 and K2 MK-7

Vitamin D3 comes in two forms. Soft gel capsules contain only D3 in soybean oil, with a beef gelatin coating. Hard capsules with a plant coating combine D3 with K2 MK-7. Both types have several packaging sizes, from 60 to 365 capsules.

You will most often encounter a strength of 10,000 IU: a capsule contains 250 µg of vitamin D3, which corresponds to 5000% of the nutrient reference value. There are also variants of 4000 IU and 20,000 IU. K2 MK-7 is 200 µg per capsule (267% NRV), obtained from natto fermentation. Vitamin D3 comes from lanolin, which is sheep wool, so no variant with D3 is vegan.

For the strength of 10,000 IU in packages of 120 capsules, with K2 and without, the manufacturer recommends one capsule every 5 days, together with a meal. For other variants, the frequency is indicated on the label. Before supplementing such a high dose, the manufacturer advises checking the level of 25(OH)D in the blood and discussing the result with a doctor or pharmacist.

There is also pure vitamin K2 MK-7 200 µg in a package of 90 capsules, with a serving of one capsule daily, declared as vegan. More about this duo is discussed in the text why vitamin D3 is combined with K2.

Omega-3, magnesium, B vitamins, and turmeric

• Omega 3: 1000 mg of fish oil with omega-3 fatty acids in a gel capsule, including 180 mg of EPA and 120 mg of DHA, plus 2 mg of vitamin E; one capsule daily, 120 capsules per package
• Magnesium: 384 mg of magnesium from citrate in a daily serving, which consists of six capsules; a package of 180 capsules provides 30 servings
• B-50 Complex: vitamins B1, B2, B3, B5, B6, as well as choline, inositol, and PABA at 50 mg each, biotin and B12 at 55 µg each, folic acid 400 µg; one capsule daily with a meal
• Turmeric with black pepper: 500 mg of powdered turmeric root and 10 mg of black pepper in a capsule, without extraction; 60 capsules

For magnesium, the serving is taken in two doses of three capsules, with a meal. Therefore, a large package lasts for a month, not half a year. Magnesium and B-50 Complex have a plant coating, while omega-3 has a beef gelatin coating.

You will find vitamins in the Vitamins category, magnesium in the Minerals category, omega-3 in the Fatty Acids category, and turmeric in the Plant Extracts category. On the blog, we describe when it is worth taking omega-3 and what B vitamins do.

What to pay attention to

Vitamin K interacts with anticoagulant medications, and those on such medications should also consult a doctor before taking omega-3. Pregnant and breastfeeding women, as well as those on long-term medications, should consult each of these preparations with a doctor.

Soft D3 capsules contain soybean oil, and omega-3 contains fish oil, which is important for allergies. Turmeric is sometimes mentioned among plant ingredients that interact with medications. Do not exceed the recommended serving and store packages in a cool, dry place.

Frequently asked questions

How many magnesium capsules from Navigator make a daily serving?

Six, taken in two doses of three capsules with a meal. This serving provides 384 mg of magnesium from citrate. A package of 180 capsules thus provides 30 daily servings, which is worth considering when comparing them with preparations dosed at one capsule. Magnesium has a plant coating.

How often should you take vitamin D3 10,000 IU?

For packages of 120 capsules, both with K2 and without, the manufacturer recommends one capsule every 5 days, together with a meal. For other packages, the frequency is indicated on the label. Before starting, the manufacturer advises checking the level of 25(OH)D in the blood. Discuss the result with a doctor or pharmacist.

Are Navigator supplements vegan?

Not all. Pure vitamin K2 MK-7 is declared vegan, and magnesium is suitable for vegetarians. Vitamin D3 comes from lanolin, which is sheep wool, so the term “vegan” in the name of one variant of D3 with K2 refers only to the plant coating of the capsule.

Can K2 and omega-3 be combined with anticoagulant medications?

Only after consulting a doctor. Vitamin K may interact with anticoagulant medications, and the same caution applies to omega-3. This applies to both K2 MK-7 itself and variants of D3 with K2. Pregnant and breastfeeding women, as well as those on long-term medications, should consult each of these preparations with a doctor.