Mega Vitamin K2 45,000 mcg Ingredients & Drug Interactions
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First and foremost: checking Mega Vitamin K2 45,000 mcg against your medications. The heart of this page is the interaction checker and the full interaction report — how this product’s ingredients may interact with prescription and over-the-counter medicines you may be taking.
Around that, we add a pharmacist’s high-level view of the product as a whole — what’s inside, the evidence for its stated use, how transparent the label is, and what safety data exists — so you can see the full picture in one place. It’s educational information from our licensed clinical databases and the clinical staff at HelloPharmacist — not medical advice — and we don’t sell or endorse products. Our editorial policy
Mega Vitamin K2 45,000 mcg is a dietary supplement by Life Extension with 1 active ingredient. 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.
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HelloPharmacist Scorecard of Mega Vitamin K2 45,000 mcg by Life Extension
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.
What’s inside
Full disclosure
This product contains one active ingredient: menaquinone-4, a form of vitamin K2. Vitamin K plays a key role in blood clotting and also supports bone and cardiovascular health.
The capsule also includes microcrystalline cellulose, gelatin, stearate, and silica as inactive ingredients (binders and flow agents).
Does it work?
Moderate evidence
Menaquinone-4 is rated effective for correcting vitamin K deficiency conditions — including low levels of vitamin K-dependent clotting factors and hemorrhagic disease (bleeding disorders caused by inadequate clotting). It's also rated effective for managing warfarin anticoagulation when vitamin K supplementation is medically necessary.
For bone health, the evidence is rated possibly effective for osteoporosis, meaning the data suggests a benefit but isn't yet conclusive.
How safe is it?
Well-documented data
Vitamin K taken by mouth is generally well tolerated in healthy people at dietary amounts and most supplement doses. The most common side effects are mild gastrointestinal — nausea, stomach upset, abdominal pain, and diarrhea.
Serious side effects are rare. The safety data advises checking with your doctor before taking vitamin K supplements, even though dietary amounts are considered fine.
Vitamin K is rated likely safe in pregnancy and lactation.
Meds to double-check
Major interaction found
Before taking this product, check your medications if you use warfarin or any other blood thinner (anticoagulant). Vitamin K can reduce their effectiveness and raise your clot risk.
Altogether, these interactions span 2 individual medications.
The bottom line
Scorecard at a glanceFully disclosed formula with some supporting evidence for its stated purpose. Major medication interactions have been identified, and safety information is well characterized.
This supplement makes sense for people with documented vitamin K deficiency or those whose doctors have prescribed it to manage warfarin therapy. If you take any blood thinner, get pharmacist or physician clearance before starting — this dose is substantial enough to interfere with your medication.
Anyone else should talk with their pharmacist about whether supplementing is right for them.
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Assessment coverage: 1 of 1 active ingredient matched to our full ingredient reviews (monographs). Based on the product label dated Mar 25, 2025.
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
General information
Key facts about Mega Vitamin K2 45,000 mcg, straight from the product label.
| Brand | Life Extension |
|---|---|
| Barcode (UPC) | 737870241737 |
| Net contents | 30 Capsule(s) |
| Market status | On market |
| Date entered into DSLD | Mar 25, 2025 |
| DSLD ID | 328571 |
| Product type | Vitamin |
| Supplement form | Capsule |
| Dietary claims / uses | Nutrient, All Other, Structure/Function |
| Intended target group(s) | Adult (18 - 50 Years), Gluten Free |
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Supplement Facts
The label details for Mega Vitamin K2 45,000 mcg by Life Extension, sourced from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database.
Supplement Facts
| Ingredient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Vitamin K2 | 45000 mcg | 37500% |
| Menaquinone-4 | 45 mg | -- |
Other ingredients: Microcrystalline Cellulose, Gelatin, Stearate, Silica
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General Statements
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Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions
Directions: Take one (1) capsule daily with food, or as recommended by a healthcare practitioner.
Precautions
Caution: If you are taking Warfarin (Coumadin) or related medications, consult your heatlhcare practitioner before taking this product.
Warnings: Keep out of reach of children.
Do not exceed recommended dose. Do not purchase if outer seal is broken or damaged.
When using nutritional supplements, please consult with your physician if you are undergoing treatment for a medical condition or if you are pregnant or lactating.
To report a serious adverse event or obtain product information, contact 1-866-280-2852.
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Formulation
High potency for strong bones
Gluten Free Non GMO LE Certified
Seals/Symbols
Non GMO LE Certified
Formula
45,000 mcg of MK4
FDA Statement of Identity
Dietary Supplement
Storage
Store tightly closed in a cool, dry place.
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.
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Mega Vitamin K2 45,000 mcg by Life Extension label
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View the full label (PDF)The Ingredients in Mega Vitamin K2 45,000 mcg by Life Extension
This is the 1 active ingredient this product is made of. Select it to open its full monograph.
Serving size1 Capsule(s) Dosage formCapsule Servings per container30 Amounts shown are per serving.
Vitamin K2
Interacts with2 drugs
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 & interactionsOther (inactive) ingredients: Microcrystalline Cellulose, Gelatin, Stearate, Silica. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.
Mega Vitamin K2 45,000 mcg by Life Extension Drug Interactions
HelloPharmacist Interaction Report
Life Extension's Mega Vitamin K2 45,000 mcg contains menaquinone-4, a form of vitamin K that can significantly interact with blood thinners.
The most serious concern is warfarin (Coumadin) — vitamin K directly opposes warfarin's anticoagulant effect, which means taking this supplement could reduce how well your blood thinner works and raise your clot risk. Excessive vitamin K intake from supplements can meaningfully lower warfarin's protective effect.
Read the full breakdown — every affected drug type, severity by severity
Vitamin K also interacts with other anticoagulant medications (blood thinners beyond warfarin). We've documented interactions spanning 2 individual medications in total.
If you take any blood thinner — prescription or otherwise — do not start this supplement without checking with your doctor or pharmacist first. The dose here is high (45,000 mcg per capsule), and even small changes in vitamin K intake can shift how your medication works.
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Individual Drug Interactions
The ingredients in Mega Vitamin K2 45,000 mcg interact with 2 drugs. Click any drug to see the details.
1 of the 1 ingredient in Mega Vitamin K2 45,000 mcg interact with drugs. Each result below shows which ingredient is responsible. Vitamin K2
WarfarinWarfarin
How Warfarin interacts with Mega Vitamin K2 45,000 mcg — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Menaquinone-4Warfarin (coumadin) Major
Interaction Summary
Vitamin K can antagonize and reverse the therapeutic effects of warfarin.
Read the full Menaquinone-4 + Warfarin interactionWarfarin SodiumCoumadin, Panwarfin, Sofarin
How Warfarin Sodium interacts with Mega Vitamin K2 45,000 mcg — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Menaquinone-4Warfarin (coumadin) Major
Interaction Summary
Vitamin K can antagonize and reverse the therapeutic effects of warfarin.
Read the full Menaquinone-4 + Warfarin Sodium interactionEach ingredient & the kinds of drugs it affects
For each ingredient in Mega Vitamin K2 45,000 mcg 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 K2
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.
Brand information
Manufacturer and brand details for Mega Vitamin K2 45,000 mcg, from the product label.
Life Extension
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- Quality Supplements and Vitamins, Inc.
- City
- Ft. Lauderdale
- State
- FL
- ZipCode
- 33309
- Phone Number
- 1-866-280-2852
- Web Address
- LifeExtension.com
Mega Vitamin K2 45,000 mcg by Life Extension: Common Questions
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The Full Monographs Behind Mega Vitamin K2 45,000 mcg’s Ingredients
Every ingredient we hold a full HelloPharmacist monograph for — uses, evidence, safety, and the complete interaction list.
Sources & How We Checked
Mega Vitamin K2 45,000 mcg'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.
- NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database (DSLD) — The official product label on file for this supplement.
- Natural Medicines (Therapeutic Research Center) — Evidence-graded clinical reference behind the ingredient interaction data.
Content is written and reviewed by licensed HelloPharmacist pharmacists. See our data sources and editorial standards for how this information is built and checked.
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
- McEvoy GK, ed. AHFS Drug Information. Bethesda, MD: American Society of Health-System Pharmacists, 1998.
- 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.
- 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
- Dietary vitamin K guidance: an effective strategy for stable control of oral anticoagulation? Nutr Rev. 2010;68(3):178-81. PubMed
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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.
- 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
- 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
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