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MK-7 Vitamin K2 160 mcg Ingredients & Drug Interactions

by Protocol For Life Balance

MK-7 Vitamin K2 160 mcg label
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Tablet Or Pill Category: Vitamin
Most serious interaction: Major
Clinical methodology reviewed by · Updated Sep 16, 2026 · Label data from the NIH DSLD
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First and foremost: checking MK-7 Vitamin K2 160 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

The interaction bottom line Most serious interaction: Major

MK-7 Vitamin K2 160 mcg is a dietary supplement by Protocol For Life Balance 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 MK-7 Vitamin K2 160 mcg by Protocol For Life Balance

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 1 of its 1 active ingredient.
  • No proprietary blends here — you can verify the dose of every single component.

This product contains one active ingredient: vitamin K2 at 160 mcg per tablet. Vitamin K2 is a form of vitamin K that your body uses to support blood clotting and bone health.

The tablet also contains inactive ingredients (microcrystalline cellulose, stearic acid, and silicon dioxide) that serve as binders and flow agents.

Does it work?

Strong evidence
Evidence for Intended Use · database check
By FDA rules, dietary supplements can’t claim to treat, cure, or prevent disease — so labels speak in careful marketing language. We discern each product’s intended use from its name, label claims, and label statements, then grade the clinical evidence for that use. How these ratings are computed
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: bone health and vascular elasticity support.
  • We looked for evidence on: Osteoporosis, Cardiovascular disease (CVD), Vitamin K-dependent clotting factors deficiency (VKCFD), Hemorrhagic disease, Hypoprothrombinemia, Warfarin anticoagulation — and 2 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 Hypoprothrombinemia, Warfarin anticoagulation, Vitamin K-dependent clotting factors deficiency (VKCFD).
  • Also on file: Vitamin K is rated "Possibly Effective" for Osteoporosis.

Vitamin K2 is rated effective for treating vitamin K deficiency conditions, including hypoprothrombinemia (a clotting disorder), vitamin K-dependent clotting factor deficiency, and hemorrhagic disease. It's also rated effective for correcting warfarin-related anticoagulation when that's medically necessary.

For osteoporosis, the evidence is rated possibly effective — meaning there's some promise, but the data isn't conclusive yet.

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.

Taken orally, vitamin K2 is generally well tolerated in healthy people at dietary amounts and typical supplement doses. The most common side effects are mild: nausea, diarrhea, abdominal pain, and stomach upset — a small number of users experience these.

The safety data here notes that normal dietary amounts are fine, but you should talk with your doctor before taking supplements, especially if you have any underlying health conditions. Vitamin K2 is rated likely safe during pregnancy and lactation.

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.

Before taking this product, check with your doctor or pharmacist if you take warfarin (Coumadin) or any other blood thinner (anticoagulant) — this is a major interaction. Vitamin K2 will reduce how well the blood thinner works.

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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.

If you don't take warfarin or other blood thinners, this supplement is generally well tolerated and may help support bone health. If you do take a blood thinner, this is not for you without your doctor's explicit approval — the two work directly against each other.

Talk with your own doctor or pharmacist before starting, especially if you're on any prescription medications.

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

Assessment coverage: 1 of 1 active ingredient matched to our full ingredient reviews (monographs). Based on the product label dated Jul 18, 2023.

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 MK-7 Vitamin K2 160 mcg, straight from the product label.

Brand Protocol For Life Balance
Barcode (UPC) 707359109933
Net contents 60 Tablet(s)
Market status On market
Date entered into DSLD Jul 18, 2023
DSLD ID 292269
Product type Vitamin
Supplement form Tablet Or Pill
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 MK-7 Vitamin K2 160 mcg by Protocol For Life Balance, 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 Tablet(s)
Maximum serving Sizes:
1 Tablet(s)
Servings per container
60
UPC/BARCODE
707359109933
IngredientAmount% DV
Vitamin K2160 mcg--

Other ingredients: Microcrystalline Cellulose, Stearic Acid, Silicon Dioxide

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Label statements
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Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions

Suggested Usage: Take 1 tablet to 2 times daily.

Formula

How it works: Vitamin K is well known for its role in blood clotting, but has also been found to play an important role in normal bone formation and preservation of bone strength. Vitamin K2 more specifically is a significant regulator of tissue calcification and is critical for the maintenance of arterial elasticity and cardiovascular health. Vitamin K2 includes two of the most studied subtypes, MK-7 (menaquinone-7) and MK-4 (menatetrenone). MK-7, the most readily absorbed and bioactive form of K2, has no common dietary sources. Unlike vitamin K1, which is stored in the liver, MK-7 is transported directly to tissues and has a longer half-life than either K1 or MK-4.

MenaQ7 Vitamin K2 and MK-7

Precautions

Cautions/Interactions: If you are taking warfarin or other anti-coagulant medications, consult your healthcare practitioner before taking this product.

Not manufactured with wheat, gluten, soy, milk, egg, fish or shellfish ingredients. Produced in a GMP facility that processes other ingredients containing these allergens.

Formulation

Natural color variation may occur in this product.

Supports Bone Health & Vascular Elasticity Smaller Round Tablet

Non-GMO

Vegetarian/Vegan

Not manufactured with wheat, gluten, soy, milk, egg, fish or shellfish ingredients.

FDA Statement of Identity

A Dietary Supplement

Brand IP Statement(s)

MenaQ7 is a registered trademark of NattoPharma ASA, Norway. Patents granted and pending.

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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MK-7 Vitamin K2 160 mcg by Protocol For Life Balance label

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MK-7 Vitamin K2 160 mcg label

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What’s inside

The Ingredients in MK-7 Vitamin K2 160 mcg by Protocol For Life Balance

This is the 1 active ingredient this product is made of. Select it to open its full monograph.

Serving size1 Tablet(s) Dosage formTablet Or Pill Servings per container60 Amounts shown are per serving.

Vitamin K2

Interacts with
2 drugs
160 mcg per serving Form: Mena Q7

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

Other (inactive) ingredients: Microcrystalline Cellulose, Stearic Acid, Silicon Dioxide. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.

Interaction report

MK-7 Vitamin K2 160 mcg by Protocol For Life Balance Drug Interactions

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Ingredients driving the most interactions

Vitamin K2 2

Individual Drug Interactions

The ingredients in MK-7 Vitamin K2 160 mcg interact with 2 drugs. Click any drug to see the details.

1 of the 1 ingredient in MK-7 Vitamin K2 160 mcg interact with drugs. Each result below shows which ingredient is responsible. Vitamin K2

Each ingredient & the kinds of drugs it affects

For each ingredient in MK-7 Vitamin K2 160 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 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
Vitamin K2 full monograph & interactions
The maker

Brand information

Manufacturer and brand details for MK-7 Vitamin K2 160 mcg, from the product label.

Protocol For Life Balance

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Name
Protocol For Life Balance
Street Address
395 S. Glen Ellyn Rd.
City
Bloomingdale
State
IL
ZipCode
60108
Web Address
www.protocolforlife.com
Pharmacist Counseling Corner

MK-7 Vitamin K2 160 mcg by Protocol For Life Balance: Common Questions

Does MK-7 Vitamin K2 160 mcg by Protocol For Life Balance interact with any medications?
Yes. Based on its ingredients, MK-7 Vitamin K2 160 mcg 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?
MK-7 Vitamin K2 160 mcg contains a single active ingredient, and that one ingredient can interact with many different medications on its own. We check it against each medication and show the mechanism 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 this if I'm on warfarin?
No — not without your doctor's approval. Vitamin K2 directly reduces warfarin's ability to thin your blood, which could be dangerous. Talk to your doctor or pharmacist before you consider this supplement.
What are the most common side effects?
Nausea, diarrhea, abdominal pain, and stomach upset are the most common, though they're generally mild. Most people tolerate it well when taken orally.
Is vitamin K2 safe during pregnancy?
Yes — it's rated likely safe during pregnancy and lactation. If you're pregnant or breastfeeding, you can still talk with your doctor about whether this dose is right for you.
What does vitamin K2 actually do in the body?
It's essential for blood clotting and helps your bones use calcium. That's why it's rated effective for clotting disorders and possibly effective for osteoporosis.
Does this product have any fillers?
Yes — it contains microcrystalline cellulose, stearic acid, and silicon dioxide as inactive ingredients to hold the tablet together and help it dissolve properly.

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The Full Monographs Behind MK-7 Vitamin K2 160 mcg’s Ingredients

Every ingredient we hold a full HelloPharmacist monograph for — uses, evidence, safety, and the complete interaction list.

Herb & supplement monograph

Vitamin K

Interacts with 2 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 supplements are sometimes used for deficiency...

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Sources

Sources & How We Checked

MK-7 Vitamin K2 160 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.

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
  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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