Navigator Vitamin K2 MK-7 200 µg | 90 capsules - Dietary supplement with vitamin K2 (menaquinone-7) for healthy bones and cardiovascular system

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 declares that one capsule contains 200 µg of vitamin K2 in the form of MK-7, or menaquinone-7, which corresponds to 267% of the reference intake value for an adult. The raw material is obtained through fermentation conducted by Bacillus subtilis NATTO bacteria - the same ones responsible for the production of Japanese natto. The method of use 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 as 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 a doctor before starting to use it.

Ingredients

The composition provided by the manufacturer and the content in one capsule:

• Vitamin K2 MK-7 (menaquinone-7 from Bacillus subtilis NATTO fermentation) - 200 µg, which corresponds to 267% RDI
• Filling substances: 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 a filler, and a plant-based coating. The MK-7 form is significant here, as vitamin K2 occurs in several forms of menaquinone differing 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 rice fractions serve as fillers, and the manufacturer declares the product as 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
• Package content: 90 capsules
• Daily portion: 1 capsule
• Vitamin K2 MK-7 in a capsule: 200 µg (267% RDI)
• Source: fermentation by Bacillus subtilis NATTO bacteria
• Capsule coating: hydroxypropyl methylcellulose
• Diet status: the manufacturer declares the product as vegetarian and vegan
• Manufacturer’s declarations: free from sugar, lactose, gluten, starch, dairy, and magnesium stearate
• Manufacturer: Navigator Supplements Ltd, London, United Kingdom
• Storage: cool and dry, protect from light, in the original packaging

Method of use

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

• Daily portion: 1 capsule
• Take preferably with a meal
• Swallow the capsule whole and drink with water
• Do not exceed the recommended daily portion
• Consult a doctor regarding use with anticoagulant medications

For whom

This is a proposal for adults who want to take vitamin K2 alone - for example, because they already supplement vitamin D separately and prefer to have control over each of them 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 a doctor regarding the use of the preparation, 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, or menaquinone-7, which corresponds to 267% of the reference intake value for an adult. This value refers to one capsule, and the manufacturer recommends taking one capsule daily, so this is also the daily portion. The MK-7 notation indicates a specific form of menaquinone, not the general name of vitamin K.

What is the MK-7 form?

This is one of the forms of menaquinone, or vitamin K2, differing from the others in 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 soybeans.

Is the preparation vegan?

Yes, the manufacturer declares it as 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 a 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

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

Related articles

More context can be found in the guide about vitamin K2 MK-7 and in the text about why vitamins D3 and K2 are worth combining.

Safety and storage

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

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

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