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Dietary supplement

Vitamin K-2 100 mcg Ingredients & Drug Interactions

by GNC

Softgel Capsule Category: Vitamin
Most serious interaction: Major
The interaction bottom line Most serious interaction: Major

Vitamin K-2 100 mcg is a dietary supplement by GNC 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.

HelloPharmacist Scorecard of Vitamin K-2 100 mcg by GNC

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 softgel contains 100 mcg of vitamin K-2, a fat-soluble vitamin that plays a role in blood clotting and bone metabolism. The inactive ingredients are soybean oil, gelatin, glycerin, caramel color, and titanium dioxide—standard capsule materials and carriers.

Does it work?

Moderate evidence
Evidence for Intended Use · database check
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Moderate

Some clinical evidence supports this product's ingredients for its stated purpose, but it isn't conclusive.

Why this rating?
  • The label markets this product for: bone-building and bone health.
  • We looked for evidence on: Osteoporosis, Bone density, Bone strength, Fracture prevention.
  • The strongest evidence on file: Vitamin K is rated "Possibly Effective" for Osteoporosis (Natural Medicines).

Vitamin K-2 is effective for treating vitamin K deficiency states, including hypoprothrombinemia (a condition where your blood doesn't clot properly due to low clotting factors) and hemorrhagic disease. It's also listed as effective for correcting vitamin K-dependent clotting factor deficiency.

For bone health, the evidence is less certain—osteoporosis is rated as possibly effective, meaning the research is suggestive but not yet conclusive.

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 by mouth, vitamin K is generally well tolerated in healthy people. The most common side effects are mild: diarrhea, nausea, and stomach upset or abdominal pain.

These occur in a small number of people. Vitamin K is rated as likely safe during pregnancy and breastfeeding.

That said, because of its interaction with blood thinners, check with your doctor before taking any vitamin K supplement, even at this dose.

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.

Warfarin (Coumadin) is the critical one—Major interaction. Vitamin K antagonizes warfarin and can reduce its blood-thinning effect.

Check with your doctor or pharmacist before using this product if you take any blood thinner.

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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.

If you're not on a blood thinner like warfarin, this supplement is generally well tolerated. If you take warfarin or any anticoagulant, do not start this without talking to your prescriber first—vitamin K interferes with how those drugs work.

Always run your medications through the checker before adding a vitamin K supplement.

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 Jun 23, 2017.

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 Vitamin K-2 100 mcg, straight from the product label.

Brand GNC
Barcode (UPC) 048107122928
Net contents 60 Softgel(s)
Market status On market
Date entered into DSLD Jun 23, 2017
DSLD ID 74575
Product type Vitamin
Supplement form Softgel Capsule
Dietary claims / uses Nutrient, All Other, Structure/Function
Intended target group(s) Adult (18 - 50 Years)
From the label
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Supplement Facts

The label details for Vitamin K-2 100 mcg by GNC, 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 Softgel Capsule(s)
Maximum serving Sizes:
1 Softgel Capsule(s)
UPC/BARCODE
048107122928
IngredientAmount% DV
Vitamin K-2100 mcg125%

Other ingredients: Soybean Oil, Gelatin, Glycerin, Caramel color, Titanium Dioxide

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Label statements
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Precautions

Keep out of reach of children.

Warning: Do not use if pregnant, nursing or are allergic or contraindicated to asprin.

Warning: Do not use if pregnant, nursing or are allergic or contraindicated to asprin.

If you are taking asprin or blood thinning or other medication, consult your healthcare professional before using this product.

Discontinue use two weeks prior to surgery, or if upset stomach occurs.

Storage

Store in a cool, dry place.

General Statements

Good for the bone-building process

Formula

Features superior menaquinone-7

FDA Statement of Identity

Dietary Supplement

General

CODE 096822 BRG

Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions

Directions: As a dietary supplement, take one softgel capsule daily. For maximum benefits, take as directed every day.

FDA Disclaimer Statement

This statement has 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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Vitamin K-2 100 mcg by GNC label

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What’s inside

The Ingredients in Vitamin K-2 100 mcg by GNC

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

Serving size1 Softgel Capsule(s) Dosage formSoftgel Capsule Amounts shown are per serving.

Vitamin K-2

Interacts with
2 drugs
100 mcg per serving Form: Menaquinone-7

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 & interactions

Other (inactive) ingredients: Soybean Oil, Gelatin, Glycerin, Caramel color, Titanium Dioxide. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.

Interaction report

Vitamin K-2 100 mcg by GNC 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 Vitamin K-2 100 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 K-21 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 Vitamin K-2 100 mcg, from the product label.

GNC

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Name
General Nutrition Corporation
City
Pittsburgh
State
PA
ZipCode
15222
Phone Number
1-888-462-2548
Web Address
www.gnc.com
Pharmacist Counseling Corner

Vitamin K-2 100 mcg by GNC: Common Questions

Does Vitamin K-2 100 mcg by GNC interact with any medications?
Yes. Based on its ingredients, Vitamin K-2 100 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?
Vitamin K-2 100 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 talking to your doctor first. Vitamin K directly opposes warfarin's effect. Your prescriber may want to adjust your dose or monitor you more closely, or they may advise against this supplement altogether.
What side effects might I get?
Most people tolerate it well. If you do notice something, it's usually mild: diarrhea, nausea, or stomach upset. These are uncommon and generally pass.
Is it safe to take during pregnancy or breastfeeding?
Vitamin K-2 is rated as 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 does vitamin K-2 actually do?
It's essential for blood clotting—your body uses it to activate clotting factors. It may also support bone health, though the evidence for that is still emerging.
Will this help my osteoporosis?
The evidence is promising but not yet conclusive—it's rated possibly effective for bone health. Talk with your doctor about whether it fits your overall plan.

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The Full Monographs Behind Vitamin K-2 100 mcg’s Ingredients

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

Sources

Sources & How We Checked

Vitamin K-2 100 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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