Minerals and nutrients in supplement form are an essential part of getting your recommended daily amount of certain substances. Many people in Clearwater take Vitamin D3 and Vitamin K2 but don’t know that these two need to go together. Not only are they more effective as a pair but taking calcium or D without K can be dangerous.

 Vitamin D3 and Vitamin K2

Both Vitamin D3 and Vitamin K2 are essential nutrients. They are fat-soluble and often found in fatty foods. Their role includes regulating the body’s ability to metabolize calcium. D promotes calcium absorption while K directs where it should go. Many people associate D with the sun as well, because when your skin is exposed to the sun’s rays, it produces D.

Without enough K to balance out the D, those taking D supplements are at an increased risk of health complications. The K regulates where the calcium ends up by promoting bone calcification and reducing soft tissue calcification. Therefore, this supplement is important for avoiding high levels of accumulated calcium in the soft tissues like blood vessels and kidneys. Calcified blood vessels and kidneys can lead to kidney and heart disease as well as other chronic diseases.

Getting Enough Vitamins

If you want to eat your Vitamin K2, choose leafy greens, fermented legumes, and vegetables. You can also consume fatty foods like liver, cheese, and egg yolks. K also helps prevent blood clotting, and accumulated calcium in bones and teeth.

Vitamin D3 is necessary for calcium absorption, and a deficiency could lead to low bone density. Conditions like osteoarthritis and osteoporosis often begin with a D deficiency. Most adults need at least 600 IU of vitamin D per day. However, consuming more from supplements is safe and can help those struggling to get enough. Certain conditions like osteoarthritis may require higher levels of the mineral, so speak with your healthcare provider in Clearwater to check your levels.

Clearwater Nutrition Lab’s Vitamin D3 and Vitamin K2

The Food and Nutrition Board (FNB) recommends adult females get 90 mcg and adult males get 120 mcg of vitamin K per day. Clearwater Nutrition Lab’s Vitamin D3 with Vitamin K2 to get 5000 IU of D and 100 mcg of K in one serving. This supplement:

  • Enhances calcium absorption
  • Increase bone health
  • Prevents artery calcification
  • Boosts metabolism
  • Improves immune system
  • Promotes tissue repair

To learn more about Clearwater Nutrition Lab’s products or to place an order, contact us or give us a call at (813) 766-2289.