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Dietary supplement

Activated K2 Ingredients & Drug Interactions

by Natural Nutra

Capsule Category: Other Combinations
Most serious interaction: Major
The interaction bottom line Most serious interaction: Major

Activated K2 is a dietary supplement by Natural Nutra with 2 active ingredients. Its ingredients are commonly taken for supporting normal blood clotting, bone health, heart and vascular health.Based on those ingredients, 2 medications have a known interaction with it, the most serious rated major. The ingredients most likely to interact are Vitamin K2. Use the checker below to test your specific medication, or read the full HelloPharmacist Interaction Report.

HelloPharmacist Scorecard of Activated K2 by Natural Nutra

Our pharmacy team’s full take, with four database checks built into the cards below — a summary of what is known, not a grade of the product itself.

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What’s inside

Full disclosure
Ingredient Transparency · database check
Full

Every active ingredient lists its own amount on the label.

Why this rating?
  • The label discloses an exact amount for 2 of its 2 active ingredients.
  • No proprietary blends here — you can verify the dose of every single component.

Activated K2 contains 2 active ingredients: vitamin K2 and a GLA Activation Complex. Vitamin K2 is a fat-soluble nutrient that plays a role in blood clotting and bone health.

The product also includes standard inactive ingredients — cellulose, a vegetable capsule, magnesium stearate, and silica — which help form and stabilize the capsule.

Does it work?

Strong evidence
Evidence for Intended Use · database check
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Strong

Clinical evidence supports at least one of this product's ingredients for its stated purpose.

Why this rating?
  • The label markets this product for: Healthy heart and bones.
  • We looked for evidence on: Cardiovascular disease (CVD), Osteoporosis, Hemorrhagic disease, Vitamin K-dependent clotting factors deficiency (VKCFD), Warfarin anticoagulation, Bone density — and 1 related terms.
  • The strongest evidence on file: Vitamin K is rated "Effective" for Hemorrhagic disease (Natural Medicines).
  • Also on file: Vitamin K is rated "Effective" for Warfarin anticoagulation, Vitamin K-dependent clotting factors deficiency (VKCFD).
  • Also on file: Vitamin K is rated "Possibly Effective" for Osteoporosis.

Vitamin K2 is effective for correcting vitamin K deficiency and related clotting problems, including hypoprothrombinemia and hemorrhagic disease. It's also rated possibly effective for osteoporosis.

The GLA Activation Complex — we have no effectiveness data on file for that ingredient.

The evidence, ingredient by ingredient Vitamin K

How safe is it?

Well-documented data
Safety Information · database check
Well characterized

Adverse-effect, pregnancy, and general safety data are on file for most of these ingredients.

Why this rating?
  • We hold adverse-effect (side-effect) data for 1 of the 1 matched ingredient.
  • Pregnancy & breastfeeding safety ratings cover 1 of 1.
  • General safety write-ups exist for 1 of 1.
  • Remember: this measures how much safety information exists. Thin data is not the same as being safe.

Orally, vitamin K2 is generally well tolerated. The most common side effects are mild: nausea, diarrhea, stomach upset, and abdominal pain.

These tend to be mild to moderate. Vitamin K2 is rated likely safe in pregnancy and lactation.

That said, the safety notes recommend checking with your doctor before taking supplements, especially if you're pregnant, nursing, or managing any health condition.

Side effects, ingredient by ingredient Vitamin K

Meds to double-check

Major interaction found
Known Interaction Concern · database check
Major identified

At least one ingredient has a documented Major-severity interaction. Check your medications for a personalized result.

Why this rating?
  • 1 of the 1 matched ingredient can interact with medications — Vitamin K.
  • The most serious interaction on file is rated Major.
  • Some involve high-stakes drug classes: anticoagulant / antiplatelet drugs.
  • For scale: 2 individual medications appear in the full list. A big number alone doesn't make a product dangerous — what matters is whether YOUR medication is on it, so run yours through the interaction checker on this page.

The main medication type to check before taking this product is warfarin or other blood thinners (anticoagulants). Vitamin K2 can reduce the strength of these drugs, which is a serious concern.

If you take any anticoagulant, do not start this without medical clearance.

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The bottom line

Scorecard at a glanceFully disclosed formula with clinical evidence supporting its stated purpose. Major medication interactions have been identified, and safety information is well characterized.

Activated K2 may be worth considering if you need vitamin K support and don't take blood thinners. But if you're on warfarin or any anticoagulant, talk with your pharmacist or doctor first — this product can interfere with how those drugs work.

For anyone else, it's generally well tolerated, though mild stomach upset can happen.

Educational only — not medical advice; always confirm with your pharmacist. Our editorial policy · How we use AI

Assessment coverage: 1 of 2 active ingredients matched to our full ingredient reviews (monographs). Based on the product label dated Apr 22, 2021.

This Scorecard evaluates available label information, ingredient evidence, and known medication-safety considerations. It does not independently verify product identity, purity, potency, contamination, or manufacturing quality. How these ratings are computed

At a glance

General information

Key facts about Activated K2, straight from the product label.

Brand Natural Nutra
Net contents 60 Vegan Capsule(s)
Market status On market
Date entered into DSLD Apr 22, 2021
DSLD ID 246836
Product type Other Combinations
Supplement form Capsule
Dietary claims / uses Nutrient, All Other, Structure/Function
Intended target group(s) Vegan, Vegetarian, Adult (18 - 50 Years), Gluten Free, Dairy Free
From the label
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Supplement Facts

The label details for Activated K2 by Natural Nutra, sourced from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database.

Supplement Facts

Daily Value (DV) Target Group(s):
Adults and children 4 or more years of age
Minimum serving Sizes:
1 Capsule(s)
Maximum serving Sizes:
1 Capsule(s)
Servings per container
60
IngredientAmount% DV
Vitamin K275 mcg94%
GLA Activation Complex250 mg--

Other ingredients: Cellulose, Vegetable Cellulose Capsule, Magnesium Stearate, Silica

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Label statements
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Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions

Suggested Use: Take one capsule with a meal or as directed by your health care professional.

Formulation

Contains no artificial colors, flavors, or preservatives: no soy, wheat, gluten, milk, eggs, peanuts, tree nuts, crustacean shellfish or fish.

Suitable for vegans.

Purity + potency guaranteed

Healthy heart and bones

Supports calcium metabolism

Vegan

Gluten free

Formula

Vitamin K2 is essential for its role in the activation of gamma-glutamyl-carboxylase (GLA). Our Activated K2 is made up of menaquinones (MK-4 through MK-10), and combined they play the critical role in calcium metabolism benefiting both cardiovascular and bone health. Because most K2 activity occurs in the liver, choline has been included to aid liver function, and glutamic acid to assist with the full activity of menaquinones.

Mixed menaquinones with activating factors

FDA Disclaimer Statement

These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.

FDA Statement of Identity

Dietary Supplement

Precautions

Keep out of reach of children.

General Statements

To report a serious adverse event, call 1-888-710-0006

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Activated K2 by Natural Nutra label

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What’s inside

The Ingredients in Activated K2 by Natural Nutra

These are the 2 active ingredients this product is made of. Select any to open its full monograph.

Serving size1 Capsule(s) Dosage formCapsule Servings per container60 Amounts shown are per serving.

Most supplement products combine several ingredients, and a medication can interact with the product through any one of them. Each ingredient below shows whether it has known drug interactions.

Vitamin K2

Interacts with
2 drugs
75 mcg per serving Form: mixed Menaquinones

Vitamin K is an essential nutrient your body needs for normal blood clotting and to support healthy bones. Most people get enough from food, but suppl...

Vitamin K2 monograph & interactions

GLA Activation Complex

250 mg per serving Form: Choline Bitartrate, Glutamic Acid

Other (inactive) ingredients: Cellulose, Vegetable Cellulose Capsule, Magnesium Stearate, Silica. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.

Interaction report

Activated K2 by Natural Nutra Drug Interactions

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2Drugs
2 Major

Ingredients driving the most interactions

Each ingredient & the kinds of drugs it affects

For each ingredient in Activated K2 with known interactions, here are the types of medications it can affect. Open any type for the detail — or search your exact drug in the checker above.

Vitamin K21 drug type · 2 drugs

Warfarin (Coumadin)

Vitamin K can antagonize and reverse the therapeutic effects of warfarin.
Vitamin K antagonizes the effects of warfarin. Excessive vitamin K intake, either from supplements or from changes in the diet, can reduce the anticoagulant effect of warfarin.

Likelihood Likely Evidence C
The maker

Brand information

Manufacturer and brand details for Activated K2, from the product label.

Natural Nutra

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Name
Hurd Dynamics LLC, DBA Natural Nutra
City
Tampa
State
FL
ZipCode
33615
Phone Number
1-888-710-0006
Web Address
www.natnutra.com
Pharmacist Counseling Corner

Activated K2 by Natural Nutra: Common Questions

Does Activated K2 by Natural Nutra interact with any medications?
Yes. Based on its ingredients, Activated K2 has a known interaction with 2 medications, including 2 rated major. Use the checker to see how it interacts with a specific drug.
How can one product interact with so many drugs?
Activated K2 contains 2 active ingredients, and an interaction can come from any of them. We check every ingredient, combine the results into one list per medication, and show which ingredient and mechanism is responsible.
Where does this information come from?
The product label data comes from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database (DSLD); the interaction data is built on the Natural Medicines database and reviewed by HelloPharmacist pharmacists.
Can I take Activated K2 if I'm on warfarin?
No — not without talking to your doctor first. Vitamin K2 in this product can block warfarin's blood-thinning effect, which could be dangerous. Your doctor may adjust your dose or advise against the supplement.
What are the common side effects?
Nausea, diarrhea, stomach upset, and abdominal pain are the most common. These are usually mild to moderate and taken orally. Serious side effects are very rare.
Is it safe to take while pregnant or breastfeeding?
Vitamin K2 is rated likely safe in pregnancy and lactation. That said, always check with your doctor or midwife before starting any supplement during pregnancy or while nursing.
What is vitamin K2 used for?
It helps your body with blood clotting, bone health, and correcting vitamin K deficiency. It's effective for clotting disorders and possibly effective for osteoporosis.
What about the GLA Activation Complex — what does it do?
We don't have effectiveness or safety data on file for that ingredient, so I can't tell you what role it plays or how well it works.

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Sources & How We Checked

Activated K2's label data comes from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database; the ingredient interaction data is from the Natural Medicines database, reviewed by our pharmacists.

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The 11 references behind this product’s interaction data

Every citation that drives the interaction findings for this product’s ingredients, from the evidence-graded Natural Medicines (TRC Healthcare) database. Open an ingredient to browse its citations — links open the study on PubMed or the publisher’s site.

Vitamin K 11 references
  1. McEvoy GK, ed. AHFS Drug Information. Bethesda, MD: American Society of Health-System Pharmacists, 1998.
  2. Food and Nutrition Board, Institute of Medicine. Dietary Reference Intakes for Vitamin A, Vitamin K, Arsenic, Boron, Chromium, Copper, Iodine, Iron, Manganese, Molybdenum, Nickel, Silicon, Vanadium, and Zinc. Washington, DC: National Academy Press, 2002.
  3. Crowther MA, Ageno W, Garcia D, et al. Oral vitamin K versus placebo to correct excessive anticoagulation in patients receiving warfarin: a randomized trial. Ann Intern Med. 2009;150(5):293-300. PubMed
  4. Dietary vitamin K guidance: an effective strategy for stable control of oral anticoagulation? Nutr Rev. 2010;68(3):178-81. PubMed
  5. Kim JS, Nafziger AN, Gaedigk A, et al. Effects of oral vitamin K on S- and R-warfarin pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics: enhanced safety of warfarin as a CYP2C9 probe. J Clin Pharmacol. 2001 Jul;41(7):715-22. PubMed
  6. Riegert-Johnson, D. L. and Volcheck, G. W. The incidence of anaphylaxis following intravenous phytonadione (vitamin K1): a 5-year retrospective review. Ann.Allergy Asthma Immunol. 2002;89(4):400-406. PubMed
  7. Dezee, K. J., Shimeall, W. T., Douglas, K. M., Shumway, N. M., and O'malley, P. G. Treatment of excessive anticoagulation with phytonadione (vitamin K): a meta-analysis. Arch.Intern.Med. 2-27-2006;166(4):391-397. DOI
  8. Dentali, F., Ageno, W., and Crowther, M. Treatment of coumarin-associated coagulopathy: a systematic review and proposed treatment algorithms. J.Thromb.Haemost. 2006;4(9):1853-1863. PubMed
  9. Caluwé R, Vandecasteele S, Van Vlem B, Vermeer C, De Vriese AS. Vitamin K2 supplementation in haemodialysis patients: a randomized dose-finding study. Nephrol Dial Transplant. 2014;29(7):1385-90.
  10. Huang ZB, Wan SL, Lu YJ, Ning L, Liu C, Fan SW. Does vitamin K2 play a role in the prevention and treatment of osteoporosis for postmenopausal women: a meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials. Osteoporos Int. 2015;26(3):1175-86. PubMed
  11. Hunnali CR, Devi U, Kitchanan S, Sethuraman G. Three Different Regimens for Vitamin K Birth Prophylaxis in Infants Born Preterm: A Randomized Clinical Trial. J Pediatr 2023;255:98-104. PubMed

See these in context on the Vitamin K monograph →

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