NuMedica D3-10,000 + K2

The Importance of Vitamins D3 and K2 to Humans

The human body requires vitamin D3 as well as vitamin K2 to function properly. These vitamins support immune, bone, and cardiovascular health. Stress levels, skin health, immune function, heart health, and bone health are all affected by levels of the vitamins in the body.

What do men and women need to know about these vitamins, and how can a supplement be of help?

Vitamin D

Vitamin D is a fat-soluble vitamin that the body requires to absorb calcium and phosphorus.¹ When a human has the proper amounts of this vitamin in their body, building and maintaining strong bones becomes easier. Many individuals obtain this vitamin from the sun, but that is not the case with all.

The use of sunscreen inhibits the body's ability to absorb this vitamin in natural ways. In addition, many people minimize the amount of time they spend in the sun due to fears of skin cancer and other medical conditions. Dark skin can interfere with the absorption of vitamin D, as can protective clothing.²

Doctors may recommend a vitamin D supplement for those who are suffering from osteoporosis or to prevent the loss of bone seen with this disease. In addition, certain disorders might bring about low levels of phosphate or calcium in the body. This includes hypoparathyroidism and familiar hypophosphatemia. Men and women suffering from kidney disease might also find they need a vitamin D supplement as well. Finally, a pediatrician could recommend the use of vitamin D drops as breast milk typically contains little vitamin D.³

Vitamin K2

K2 is not a vitamin many people are familiar with. However, the human body needs it to facilitate the utilization of calcium in the bloodstream. Researchers continue to work to see if a diet low in K2 is linked to many chronic diseases, as it plays an important role in overall health.⁴

For instance, a study was conducted over a period of seven to ten years. Researchers found that those individuals with a higher K2 intake were less at risk of artery calcification and a 57 percent lower risk of death resulting from heart disease. Another study obtained similar results. More than 16,000 women were studied, and researchers found that those women with the highest K2 intake had a reduced risk of heart disease. Each 10 mcg of K2 consumed every day reduced their risk of heart disease by nine percent. (5) This is only one of many ways K2 may be of benefit to humans, and there are countless others.

If you suffer from a medical condition or worry you are not getting enough of these vitamins, consider making use of this supplement. NuMedica D3-10,000 + K2 is natural and contains no soy. In addition, the K2 comes in the form of menaquinone 7, an all-trans substance that offers the highest bioavailability along with the longest half-life in the system.