90 capsules

The unique complex contains a combination of vitamin K2 and vitamin D. Recent research focuses on the beneficial interactions of vitamin K2 and vitamin D for heart health and bone strength.

The complex contains vitamin K2 (menaquinone-7) 90 μg and vitamin D3 (cholecalciferol) 50 μg (2000 IU).

Vitamin K is found naturally in two forms. It is synthesised by plants and bacteria. The main sources of vitamin K are green leafy vegetables, vegetable oils and vegetable oil-based bread rolls. It is also found in liver, meat, egg yolks and dairy products.

Plants that synthesise fuellokinones or vitamin K1. Bacteria are the main producers of menaquinones or vitamin K2. In a healthy person, vitamin K is also synthesised by the microflora of the digestive tract, but this is not sufficient to maintain normal vitamin K levels. Both vitamins are presented in their most effective form in a clinically studied formula. Studies have established that the body absorbs vitamin K2 better than vitamin K1.

Further, Vitamin K2 (menaquinone) exists in two forms: synthetic MK-4 and natural MK-7. Multiple studies have affirmed that the natural MK-7 form is more bioavailable than synthetic MK-4, and hence Lamberts Vitamins D3 and K2 utilises 96% pure, natural, full-spectrum MK-7, derived from chickpea protein. Vitamin D is provided in the preferred, highly bioavailable D3 form, suspended in sunflower seed oil for maximum absorption.

Vitamins D and K are both fat-soluble vitamins and play a central role in calcium metabolism, with the body requiring both in adequate amounts for optimum biological activity. Vitamin D promotes the production of vitamin K-dependent proteins, which require vitamin K for carboxylation in order to function properly. Studies suggest that optimal doses of both vitamins, renowned for their synergistic interplay, are especially beneficial for bone and cardiovascular health.

Vitamin K is thought to have anti-haemorrhagic activity, with its main function being to affect blood clotting. Vitamin K is part of the enzyme system, helping to maintain normal prothrombin concentrations in circulating blood. Decreased prothrombin concentration leads to clotting disorders and bruising easily occurs when blood vessels are damaged.

Several studies have shown that regular use of vitamin K2 contributes to the maintenance of healthy bones by affecting calcium metabolism. Many researchers believe that vitamin K deficiency may be one of the predictors of osteoporosis.

Vitamin D contributes to the normal functioning of the immune system, the normal absorption and utilisation of calcium and phosphorus and normal blood calcium levels. Vitamin D helps to keep bones, teeth and muscles functioning normally. The body absorbs vitamin D from two sources – food and sunlight, the direct effect of which on the skin determines the amount of vitamin D produced by the body. If we had enough sunlight we would have enough vitamin D, but the reality is that we need to get extra from our diet, especially in the winter months and in older people, as the body’s ability to produce it declines with age.

Who should use Lamberts Vitamin D3 (2000iu) and K2 (90µg) capsules:

• People who have problems with blood clotting.
• People who often have nosebleeds.
• People who have been tested for Vitamin D and Vitamin K deficit.
• People who wish to support their bone health.
• People who wish to support cardiovascular health.
• People who often have nosebleeds.
• People who need to regulate Vitamin K levels.
• People who follow strict vegetarian and/or vegan diet.
• People who get bruises easily.