Overview

SCIENTIFIC SCORE
Questionable
Based on 3 Researches
5.7
USERS' SCORE
Good
Based on 3 Reviews
8.3
Supplement Facts
Serving Size: 1 Veg Capsule
Amount Per Serving
%DV
Vitamin K2(as Menaquinone-7) (MK-7 ) (MenaQ7®)
100 mcg
**
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Top Medical Research Studies

9
Vitamin K2 reduces cholesterol, atherosclerosis
We explored whether vitamin K2, a form of vitamin K, could help in managing high cholesterol and atherosclerosis in rabbits with elevated cholesterol levels.

Over a span of ten weeks, we administered different doses of vitamin K2 to rabbits fed a cholesterol-rich diet.

The findings were encouraging; the vitamin K2-treated rabbits had significantly lower cholesterol levels compared to a control group.

Additionally, it seems that vitamin K2 at moderate doses helped slow down the development of atherosclerosis without any adverse effects on blood coagulation.
Read More
1
Nutraceuticals ineffective for cholesterol
We conducted a double-blind, placebo-controlled trial to see if a nutraceutical combination including vitamin K could improve cholesterol and inflammation in 118 individuals with high cholesterol.

After 6 and 12 weeks, we found that this combination didn't significantly lower total cholesterol, LDL cholesterol, or triglycerides. It also had no impact on various inflammatory biomarkers.

Our findings indicate that, at the doses used, the nutraceutical combination did not effectively change cholesterol or inflammatory markers.
Read More
7
Vitamin K impacts cholesterol relationship
We examined whether a dietary supplement containing Octacosanol and vitamin K2 could help regulate cholesterol levels for those taking atorvastatin. In a double-blind, placebo-controlled trial with 87 participants over 13 weeks, we didn't see any major changes in overall cholesterol or PCSK9 levels.

However, we found that the relationship between the changes in PCSK9 and LDL cholesterol normalized in participants taking the supplement. This suggests that while cholesterol levels remained steady, the supplement might help improve how these two important factors relate to each other in the context of statin therapy.
Read More

Most Useful Reviews

9
Good supplement choice
I have found vitamin K2 7 to be a high-quality supplement, especially when taken with vitamin D. It has provided me with significant benefits regarding high cholesterol.
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7
Effective against hypertension
11 people found this helpful
In my 60s, these capsules significantly lowered my high blood pressure, likely due to their ability to decalcify my arteries. I'm pleased with the results.
Read More
7.5
Lowers blood pressure
14 people found this helpful
I initially took this vitamin to ensure proper calcium and magnesium absorption. Surprisingly, after two weeks, I noticed my blood pressure decreased, remaining consistently lower than before. I’ve ordered more packages due to the positive effects.
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Medical Researches

SCIENTIFIC SCORE
Questionable
Based on 3 Researches
5.7
  • All Researches
9
Vitamin K2 reduces cholesterol, atherosclerosis
We explored whether vitamin K2, a form of vitamin K, could help in managing high cholesterol and atherosclerosis in rabbits with elevated cholesterol levels.

Over a span of ten weeks, we administered different doses of vitamin K2 to rabbits fed a cholesterol-rich diet.

The findings were encouraging; the vitamin K2-treated rabbits had significantly lower cholesterol levels compared to a control group.

Additionally, it seems that vitamin K2 at moderate doses helped slow down the development of atherosclerosis without any adverse effects on blood coagulation.
Read More
7
Vitamin K impacts cholesterol relationship
We examined whether a dietary supplement containing Octacosanol and vitamin K2 could help regulate cholesterol levels for those taking atorvastatin. In a double-blind, placebo-controlled trial with 87 participants over 13 weeks, we didn't see any major changes in overall cholesterol or PCSK9 levels.

However, we found that the relationship between the changes in PCSK9 and LDL cholesterol normalized in participants taking the supplement. This suggests that while cholesterol levels remained steady, the supplement might help improve how these two important factors relate to each other in the context of statin therapy.
Read More
1
Nutraceuticals ineffective for cholesterol
We conducted a double-blind, placebo-controlled trial to see if a nutraceutical combination including vitamin K could improve cholesterol and inflammation in 118 individuals with high cholesterol.

After 6 and 12 weeks, we found that this combination didn't significantly lower total cholesterol, LDL cholesterol, or triglycerides. It also had no impact on various inflammatory biomarkers.

Our findings indicate that, at the doses used, the nutraceutical combination did not effectively change cholesterol or inflammatory markers.
Read More

User Reviews

USERS' SCORE
Good
Based on 3 Reviews
8.3
  • All Reviews
  • Positive Reviews
  • Negative Reviews
9
Good supplement choice
I have found vitamin K2 7 to be a high-quality supplement, especially when taken with vitamin D. It has provided me with significant benefits regarding high cholesterol.
Read More
7
Effective against hypertension
11 people found this helpful
In my 60s, these capsules significantly lowered my high blood pressure, likely due to their ability to decalcify my arteries. I'm pleased with the results.
Read More
7.5
Lowers blood pressure
14 people found this helpful
I initially took this vitamin to ensure proper calcium and magnesium absorption. Surprisingly, after two weeks, I noticed my blood pressure decreased, remaining consistently lower than before. I’ve ordered more packages due to the positive effects.
Read More

Frequently Asked Questions

7.5
Lowers blood pressure
14 people found this helpful
I initially took this vitamin to ensure proper calcium and magnesium absorption. Surprisingly, after two weeks, I noticed my blood pressure decreased, remaining consistently lower than before. I’ve ordered more packages due to the positive effects.
1
Nutraceuticals ineffective for cholesterol
We conducted a double-blind, placebo-controlled trial to see if a nutraceutical combination including vitamin K could improve cholesterol and inflammation in 118 individuals with high cholesterol.

After 6 and 12 weeks, we found that this combination didn't significantly lower total cholesterol, LDL cholesterol, or triglycerides. It also had no impact on various inflammatory biomarkers.

Our findings indicate that, at the doses used, the nutraceutical combination did not effectively change cholesterol or inflammatory markers.
7
Vitamin K impacts cholesterol relationship
We examined whether a dietary supplement containing Octacosanol and vitamin K2 could help regulate cholesterol levels for those taking atorvastatin. In a double-blind, placebo-controlled trial with 87 participants over 13 weeks, we didn't see any major changes in overall cholesterol or PCSK9 levels.

However, we found that the relationship between the changes in PCSK9 and LDL cholesterol normalized in participants taking the supplement. This suggests that while cholesterol levels remained steady, the supplement might help improve how these two important factors relate to each other in the context of statin therapy.
9
Vitamin K2 reduces cholesterol, atherosclerosis
We explored whether vitamin K2, a form of vitamin K, could help in managing high cholesterol and atherosclerosis in rabbits with elevated cholesterol levels.

Over a span of ten weeks, we administered different doses of vitamin K2 to rabbits fed a cholesterol-rich diet.

The findings were encouraging; the vitamin K2-treated rabbits had significantly lower cholesterol levels compared to a control group.

Additionally, it seems that vitamin K2 at moderate doses helped slow down the development of atherosclerosis without any adverse effects on blood coagulation.

References

  1. Protic O, Di Pillo R, Montesanto A, Galeazzi R, Matacchione G, et al. Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Trial to Test the Effects of a Nutraceutical Combination Monacolin K-Free on the Lipid and Inflammatory Profile of Subjects with Hypercholesterolemia. Nutrients. 2022;14. 10.3390/nu14142812
  2. Ciric MZ, Ostojic M, Baralic I, Kotur-Stevuljevic J, Djordjevic BI, et al. Supplementation with Octacosanol Affects the Level of PCSK9 and Restore Its Physiologic Relation with LDL-C in Patients on Chronic Statin Therapy. Nutrients. 2021;13. 10.3390/nu13030903
  3. Kawashima H, Nakajima Y, Matubara Y, Nakanowatari J, Fukuta T, et al. Effects of vitamin K2 (menatetrenone) on atherosclerosis and blood coagulation in hypercholesterolemic rabbits. Jpn J Pharmacol. 1997;75:135. PubMed
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