Vitamin K2

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Menaquinone - directs calcium to bones, works synergistically with D3

We rank Vitamin K2 by price per 75mcg - not by pack size - so a bigger tub with a worse price per dose can't outrank a smaller one that's actually cheaper.

What it is

Vitamin K2 is a group of compounds known as menaquinones. These are fat soluble vitamins, meaning they need to be eaten with fats to be absorbed by the body.

Why it's used

It is primarily used to help direct calcium into the bones rather than letting it build up in the arteries. It works synergistically with Vitamin D3, which means the two nutrients work together to produce a better result than either would alone.

How it's made

Commercial Vitamin K2 is typically produced through a process called bacterial fermentation. Specific strains of bacteria are grown in large tanks where they naturally produce the vitamin as a byproduct, which is then extracted and purified into a powder for capsules.

What it typically costs

This ingredient generally sits in a mid-range price bracket. This is because the fermentation process required to create high-quality menaquinones is more complex and costly than the synthesis of simpler vitamins.

Dosage by purpose

PurposeTypical studied doseEvidence
preventing the development of hepatocellular carcinoma45 mg per daylimited
haematological improvement in MDS and post-MDS AML patients20 to 135 mg per day orally or 10 to 50 mg per day IVlimited
increasing insulin sensitivity30 mg per dayemerging
reducing arterial stiffness and cardiovascular benefit180 micrograms per dayemerging
improving markers of bone health15-45 mg per day of MK-4 or 100-375 micrograms per day of MK-7established
protecting lumbar bone mineral density100 micrograms per dayemerging
  1. https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC11172246 (PubMed)
  2. https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC8483258 (PubMed)
  3. https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC10084986 (PubMed)
  4. https://examine.com/supplements/vitamin-k (Examine)

How Suppio ranks

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Prices across our retailer network are refreshed at least daily.

FAQ

What is Vitamin K2?

Menaquinone - directs calcium to bones, works synergistically with D3

How does Suppio calculate the best-value Vitamin K2?

We rank Vitamin K2 by price per 75mcg - not by pack size - so a bigger tub with a worse price per dose can't outrank a smaller one that's actually cheaper.

Are these prices verified?

Suppio matches identical products across UK retailers by barcode, then ranks by price per active dose rather than sticker price. Value rankings only ever include listings Suppio has independently verified against the live retailer page - unverified data is shown on each product’s own page but excluded from ranking.

How often are Vitamin K2 prices updated?

Prices across our retailer network are refreshed at least daily.

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