Navigator Vitamin K2 MK-7 200 µg - 90 capsules.

Navigator Vitamin K2 is a single-ingredient preparation in capsules with a plant-based coating. The manufacturer states that each capsule contains 200 µg of vitamin K2 in the form of MK-7, which is menaquinone-7, corresponding to 267% of the reference intake value for adults. The raw material is obtained through fermentation conducted by Bacillus subtilis NATTO bacteria - the same ones responsible for the production of Japanese natto. The usage is simple: the manufacturer recommends 1 capsule daily. The package contains 90 capsules. Besides the vitamin itself, the composition includes only filling substances, namely rice concentrate, rice extract, and gluten-free rice flour, as well as a coating made of hydroxypropyl methylcellulose. The manufacturer declares the product to be fully vegetarian and vegan, as well as free from sugar, lactose, gluten, and magnesium stearate. It is produced by the British company Navigator Supplements from London. People taking anticoagulant medications should consult their doctor before starting to use the product.

Ingredients

Ingredients provided by the manufacturer and content in one capsule:

Vitamin K2 MK-7 (menaquinone-7 from Bacillus subtilis NATTO fermentation) - 200 µg, which corresponds to 267% RDA
Fillers: rice concentrate, rice extract, gluten-free rice flour
Capsule coating: hydroxypropyl methylcellulose

The essence of this preparation is in a short list: one vitamin, three rice fractions as fillers, and a plant-based coating. The MK-7 form is significant because vitamin K2 exists in several forms of menaquinone that differ in the length of the side chain, and MK-7 is the one obtained from bacterial fermentation. The manufacturer states directly that the fermentation is conducted by Bacillus subtilis NATTO bacteria. The filler role is played by rice fractions, and the manufacturer declares the product to be free from sugar, lactose, gluten, starch, dairy, and magnesium stearate. The coating made of hydroxypropyl methylcellulose is a plant-based raw material, and the vegetarian and vegan status is declared by the manufacturer. If you avoid soy, check the allergen information on the packaging.

Specification

Form: capsules
Contents of the package: 90 capsules
Daily serving: 1 capsule
Vitamin K2 MK-7 in one capsule: 200 µg (267% RI)
Source: fermentation by Bacillus subtilis NATTO.
Capsule coating: hydroxypropyl methylcellulose
Diet status: the manufacturer declares the product to be vegetarian and vegan.
Manufacturer's declarations: free from sugar, lactose, gluten, starch, dairy, and magnesium stearate.
Producent: Navigator Supplements Ltd, Londyn, Wielka Brytania
Storage: cool and dry, protect from light, in original packaging.

How to use

The manufacturer recommends one capsule daily. Vitamin K is fat-soluble, so it is convenient to take it with a meal containing fat - this organizes the intake rhythm and does not require remembering a separate time of day.

Daily serving: 1 capsule
Best taken with a meal.
Swallow the capsule whole and drink it down with water.
Do not exceed the recommended daily portion
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Who is it for

This is a suggestion for adults who want to take only vitamin K2 - for example, because they are already supplementing vitamin D separately and prefer to have control over each one independently. Vitamin K contributes to normal blood clotting and the maintenance of healthy bones; these are claims allowed for this nutrient. The vegetarian and vegan status is declared by the manufacturer. The scheme of one capsule daily is easy to associate with a regular meal. This package size is a reasonable choice to start if you are just checking whether this supplementation scheme suits you and whether you prefer to take both vitamins separately or in one capsule. People taking anticoagulant medications should consult their doctor about using the product, as vitamin K interacts with them. The product is intended for adults.

Frequently asked questions

How much vitamin K2 is in one capsule?

The manufacturer declares 200 µg of vitamin K2 in the form of MK-7, which is menaquinone-7, corresponding to 267% of the reference intake value for adults. This value refers to one capsule, and the manufacturer recommends taking one capsule daily, so this is also the daily serving. The MK-7 notation indicates a specific form of menaquinone, not the general name for vitamin K.

What is the MK-7 form?

This is one of the forms of menaquinone, or vitamin K2, differing from the others by the length of the side chain. In this preparation, MK-7 is obtained through fermentation conducted by Bacillus subtilis NATTO bacteria - the same ones responsible for the production of traditional Japanese natto from fermented soy.

Is the preparation vegan?

Yes, the manufacturer declares it to be fully vegetarian and vegan. The capsule coating consists of hydroxypropyl methylcellulose, which is a plant-based raw material, and the fillers are rice concentrate, rice extract, and gluten-free rice flour. The menaquinone itself comes from bacterial fermentation, not from an animal source, and the role of gelatin in the coating is taken over by plant cellulose.

Can vitamin K2 be combined with medications?

Vitamin K affects blood clotting, so people taking anticoagulant medications should consult their doctor before starting to use it. The manufacturer provides this warning directly. The same applies to people taking other medications regularly and to pregnant and breastfeeding women.

Variants and category

Navigator also packages the same formula in a larger package, and the combined version of vitamin K2 with vitamin D3 in one capsule is available from the same line. You can find the full offer in the category. Supplements.

You can find more context in the guide about. witaminie K2 MK-7 and in the text about. why it is worth combining vitamins D3 and K2.

Safety and storage

The product is a dietary supplement intended for adults and is not a medical product. People taking anticoagulant medications should consult their doctor before use. Store the package in a cool and dry place, protecting it from light, in the original packaging and out of reach of small children. Pregnant and breastfeeding women, as well as people taking other medications regularly, should also seek medical advice. Do not use the product if you are sensitive to any of the ingredients.

Do not exceed the recommended daily dose. The dietary supplement does not replace a varied diet or a healthy lifestyle.

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