Natural Vitamin K-2 Bioactive Form Ingredients & Drug Interactions
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First and foremost: checking Natural Vitamin K-2 Bioactive Form 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
Natural Vitamin K-2 Bioactive Form is a dietary supplement by Vitamin World 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 K-2. Use the checker below to test your specific medication, or read the full HelloPharmacist Interaction Report.
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HelloPharmacist Scorecard of Natural Vitamin K-2 Bioactive Form by Vitamin World
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: vitamin K-2 in its bioactive form. Vitamin K is a fat-soluble vitamin that plays a key role in blood clotting and bone health.
The softgel capsule also holds sunflower seed oil, gelatin, and vegetable glycerin as inactive ingredients to deliver the vitamin.
Does it work?
Strong evidence
Vitamin K-2 is rated effective for correcting vitamin K deficiency disorders — hypoprothrombinemia (a clotting problem), vitamin K-dependent clotting factor deficiency, and hemorrhagic disease (abnormal bleeding). It's also rated effective for managing warfarin anticoagulation when prescribed by a doctor.
For osteoporosis, the evidence is listed as possibly effective, meaning there's some promise but it's not conclusive.
How safe is it?
Well-documented data
Orally, vitamin K is generally well tolerated. The most common side effects are mild gastrointestinal upset — nausea, diarrhea, and stomach upset — though most people don't experience them.
Vitamin K is rated likely safe during pregnancy and lactation. That said, the safety notes advise checking with your doctor before taking supplements, even though normal dietary amounts are fine.
Meds to double-check
Major interaction found
Before taking this product, check with your doctor or pharmacist if you take warfarin (Coumadin) or any blood thinner medication. Vitamin K can reduce how well these drugs work, and your dose may need adjustment or you may need closer monitoring.
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.
Natural Vitamin K-2 works best if you're correcting a vitamin K deficiency or supporting bone health under a doctor's care. If you take warfarin or other blood thinners, this supplement is not for you without explicit approval from your doctor or pharmacist — vitamin K can make those medications less effective.
Talk with your own healthcare provider before starting to make sure it's right for your situation.
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Assessment coverage: 1 of 1 active ingredient matched to our full ingredient reviews (monographs). Based on the product label dated Sep 22, 2016.
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 Natural Vitamin K-2 Bioactive Form, straight from the product label.
| Brand | Vitamin World |
|---|---|
| Barcode (UPC) | 766443178750 |
| Net contents | 30 Rapid Release Softgel(s) |
| Market status | On market |
| Date entered into DSLD | Sep 22, 2016 |
| DSLD ID | 64687 |
| Product type | Vitamin |
| Supplement form | Softgel Capsule |
| Dietary claims / uses | Nutrient, All Other, Structure/Function |
| Intended target group(s) | Adult (18 - 50 Years), Gluten Free, Dairy Free, Sugar Free |
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Supplement Facts
The label details for Natural Vitamin K-2 Bioactive Form by Vitamin World, sourced from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database.
Supplement Facts
| Ingredient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Vitamin K-2 | 50 mcg | 63% |
Other ingredients: Sunflower seed Oil, Gelatin, Vegetable Glycerin, Contains <2% of:
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Quality Assured
Brand IP Statement(s)
At Vitamin World we ensure the quality of all of our premium nutritional products, every step of the way. Strict quality analysis at our world-class facilities guarantees that all Vitamin World products are at the highest standard of potency and purity.
2016 Vitamin World, Inc.
Nutrition from the source
Menaq7 is a registered trademark of NattoPharma ASA, Norway.
Formulation
No Artificial Flavor or Sweetener, No Preservatives, No Sugar, No Starch, No Milk, No Lactose, No Gluten, No Wheat, No Yeast, No Fish. Sodium Free.
Precautions
Warning: If you are pregnant, nursing, taking any medications or have any medical condition, consult your doctor before use.
Discontinue use and consult your doctor if any adverse reactions occur.
Keep out of reach of children.
Do not use if seal under cap is broken or missing.
Contains soy ingredients.
Storage
Store at room temperature.
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.
General Statements
To reorder prod. #17875 www.vitaminworld.com 1-800-228-4533
Bioactive form
Promotes bone mass & strength
Vitamin K-2, also known as Menaquinone, supports normal blood clotting in the body. K-2 also activates enzymes responsible for bone formation. This bioactive nutrient helps maintain bone mass and promote bone health.
General
Product No. 17875 B17875 03C
Formula
Menaq7 (menaquinone-7) Natural Vitamin K2
Vitamin K
Contains soy ingredients.
Unlike synthetic forms of Vitamin K, our K-2 is derived from a unique form of soy known in Japan as natto.
FDA Statement of Identity
Vitamin Supplement
Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions
Directions: For adults, take one (1) softgel daily, preferably with a meal.
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Natural Vitamin K-2 Bioactive Form by Vitamin World label
The label scan from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database. Tap to enlarge.
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View the full label (PDF)The Ingredients in Natural Vitamin K-2 Bioactive Form by Vitamin World
This is the 1 active ingredient this product is made of. Select it to open its full monograph.
Serving size1 Softgel(s) Dosage formSoftgel Capsule Amounts shown are per serving.
Vitamin K-2
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 K-2 monograph & interactionsOther (inactive) ingredients: Sunflower seed Oil, Gelatin, Vegetable Glycerin, Contains <2% of:. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.
Natural Vitamin K-2 Bioactive Form by Vitamin World Drug Interactions
HelloPharmacist Interaction Report
Natural Vitamin K-2 Bioactive Form by Vitamin World interacts with blood thinners, specifically warfarin (Coumadin) — a Major severity interaction.
Vitamin K can reverse warfarin's effects and make it less effective at preventing clots. If you take warfarin, even changing how much vitamin K you get from food or supplements can reduce how well your medication works.
Read the full breakdown — every affected drug type, severity by severity
This is the main interaction we have documented. Altogether, these interactions span 2 individual medications.
If you're on warfarin or any other blood thinner, check with your doctor or pharmacist before starting this supplement — they may need to adjust your dose or monitor you more closely.
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Individual Drug Interactions
The ingredients in Natural Vitamin K-2 Bioactive Form interact with 2 drugs. Click any drug to see the details.
1 of the 1 ingredient in Natural Vitamin K-2 Bioactive Form interact with drugs. Each result below shows which ingredient is responsible. Vitamin K-2
WarfarinWarfarin
How Warfarin interacts with Natural Vitamin K-2 Bioactive Form — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Vitamin K-2Warfarin (coumadin) Major
Interaction Summary
Vitamin K can antagonize and reverse the therapeutic effects of warfarin.
Read the full Vitamin K-2 + Warfarin interactionWarfarin SodiumCoumadin, Panwarfin, Sofarin
How Warfarin Sodium interacts with Natural Vitamin K-2 Bioactive Form — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Vitamin K-2Warfarin (coumadin) Major
Interaction Summary
Vitamin K can antagonize and reverse the therapeutic effects of warfarin.
Read the full Vitamin K-2 + Warfarin Sodium interactionEach ingredient & the kinds of drugs it affects
For each ingredient in Natural Vitamin K-2 Bioactive Form 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 K-2
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 Natural Vitamin K-2 Bioactive Form, from the product label.
Vitamin World
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- Vitamin World, Inc.
- City
- Holbrook
- State
- NY
- ZipCode
- 11741
- Phone Number
- 1-800-228-4533
- Web Address
- www.vitaminworld.com
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The Full Monographs Behind Natural Vitamin K-2 Bioactive Form’s Ingredients
Every ingredient we hold a full HelloPharmacist monograph for — uses, evidence, safety, and the complete interaction list.
Sources & How We Checked
Natural Vitamin K-2 Bioactive Form'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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