Vitamin K-2 vitaMK7 Ingredients & Drug Interactions
by DC
What is this page for?
First and foremost: checking Vitamin K-2 vitaMK7 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
Vitamin K-2 vitaMK7 is a dietary supplement by DC 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 Vitamin K-2 vitaMK7 by DC
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 K2 (as vitaMK7). Vitamin K2 is a form of vitamin K that plays a role in blood clotting and bone health.
The capsule also contains inactive ingredients — cellulose, gelatin, silica, and magnesium stearate — which are fillers and binders that hold the supplement together.
Does it work?
Strong evidence
Vitamin K2 is effective for treating vitamin K-dependent clotting disorders, including low clotting factors (hypoprothrombinemia and VKCFD) and hemorrhagic disease. It is also effective for managing warfarin anticoagulation when prescribed by a doctor.
For bone health, the evidence suggests it may be helpful for osteoporosis, though more research is needed — we'd call that possibly effective.
How safe is it?
Well-documented data
Taken by mouth, vitamin K is generally well tolerated in healthy people. The most common side effects are mild stomach upset — nausea, diarrhea, and abdominal discomfort — which occur in a small number of users.
Serious reactions are rare. The safety notes advise that dietary amounts are fine, but if you're considering a supplement, check with your doctor first, especially if you take any medications.
Meds to double-check
Major interaction found
If you take warfarin (Coumadin) or any other blood thinner (anticoagulant), check with your pharmacist or doctor before using this product — vitamin K can reduce its effectiveness. This is a Major interaction and requires professional guidance.
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.
Vitamin K2 is a solid choice if your doctor recommends it for blood clotting or bone health. If you take warfarin or other blood thinners, you must talk to your pharmacist or doctor before starting — this supplement can interfere with how those drugs work.
Otherwise, stomach upset is the main thing to watch for.
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Assessment coverage: 1 of 1 active ingredient matched to our full ingredient reviews (monographs). Based on the product label dated Apr 23, 2024.
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 Vitamin K-2 vitaMK7, straight from the product label.
| Brand | DC |
|---|---|
| Net contents | 0 Not Present |
| Market status | On market |
| Date entered into DSLD | Apr 23, 2024 |
| DSLD ID | 309927 |
| Product type | Vitamin |
| Supplement form | Capsule |
| Dietary claims / uses | Nutrient, All Other, Structure/Function |
| Intended target group(s) | Adult (18 - 50 Years), Women (not pregnant or lactating), Gluten Free |
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Supplement Facts
The label details for Vitamin K-2 vitaMK7 by DC, sourced from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database.
Supplement Facts
| Ingredient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Vitamin K2 | 60 mcg | 50% |
Other ingredients: Cellulose, Gelatin, Silica, Magnesium Stearate
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Precautions
Tamper Evident: Do not use this product if imprinted foil seal under cap is broken or missing.
Keep out of reach of children.
Caution: If you are pregnant or nursing do not take this product.
Contains soy ingredients.
Warning: Do not use if taking anti-coagulant drugs (blood thinners) such as Warfarin.
Formula
Vitamin K-2, also known as Menaquinone, supports normal blood clotting and plays an important role in maintaining bone health and cardiovascular health. This K-2 supplement is a trademarked variety of Vitamin K called vitaMK7- a natural form of Vitamin K that is bioactive and extracted from a natural whole food source like soy, or fermented soy known as natto.
MK-7
Brand IP Statement(s)
This K-2 supplement is a trademarked variety of Vitamin K called vitaMK7- a natural form of Vitamin K that is bioactive and extracted from a natural whole food source like soy, or fermented soy known as natto.
VitaMK7 is a trademark of Gnosis Corp.
Storage
Keep tightly closed. Store at room temperature: 59 degrees- 86 degrees F (15 degrees- 30 degrees C).
Formulation
Mfg. in an FDA Registered Facility using Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) Conforms up to USP <2091> for weight. Meets USP <2040> disintegration for maximum bioavailability.
Gluten free
Plays an important role in maintaining bone and cardiovascular health
Made in the USA
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.
Seals/Symbols
QualiPure
FDA Statement of Identity
Dietary Supplement
Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions
Directions: As a dietary supplement, adults take 1 capsule daily, preferably with a meal.
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Vitamin K-2 vitaMK7 by DC 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 Vitamin K-2 vitaMK7 by DC
This is the 1 active ingredient this product is made of. Select it to open its full monograph.
Serving size1 Capsule(s) Dosage formCapsule 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: Cellulose, Gelatin, Silica, Magnesium Stearate. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.
Vitamin K-2 vitaMK7 by DC Drug Interactions
HelloPharmacist Interaction Report
Vitamin K-2 vitaMK7 by DC interacts with blood thinners (anticoagulants), and we need to flag the most important one: warfarin (Coumadin).
Vitamin K can work against warfarin and reduce how well it prevents clots. Even changes in how much vitamin K you're getting from food or supplements can weaken warfarin's effect, so this is a Major concern if you're on it.
Read the full breakdown — every affected drug type, severity by severity
Altogether, these interactions span 2 individual medications. If you take warfarin or any other blood thinner, do not start this supplement without talking to your doctor or pharmacist first — they may need to adjust your dose or monitor you more closely.
Use the medication checker below to look up your exact drugs before you buy.
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Individual Drug Interactions
The ingredients in Vitamin K-2 vitaMK7 interact with 2 drugs. Click any drug to see the details.
1 of the 1 ingredient in Vitamin K-2 vitaMK7 interact with drugs. Each result below shows which ingredient is responsible. Vitamin K2
WarfarinWarfarin
How Warfarin interacts with Vitamin K-2 vitaMK7 — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Vitamin K2Warfarin (coumadin) Major
Interaction Summary
Vitamin K can antagonize and reverse the therapeutic effects of warfarin.
Read the full Vitamin K2 + Warfarin interactionWarfarin SodiumCoumadin, Panwarfin, Sofarin
How Warfarin Sodium interacts with Vitamin K-2 vitaMK7 — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Vitamin K2Warfarin (coumadin) Major
Interaction Summary
Vitamin K can antagonize and reverse the therapeutic effects of warfarin.
Read the full Vitamin K2 + Warfarin Sodium interactionEach ingredient & the kinds of drugs it affects
For each ingredient in Vitamin K-2 vitaMK7 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 Vitamin K-2 vitaMK7, from the product label.
DC
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- Dee Cee Laboratories, Inc.
- Street Address
- 304 Dee Cee Rd.
- City
- White House
- State
- TN
- ZipCode
- 37188
Vitamin K-2 vitaMK7 by DC: Common Questions
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What is vitaMK7?
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The Full Monographs Behind Vitamin K-2 vitaMK7’s Ingredients
Every ingredient we hold a full HelloPharmacist monograph for — uses, evidence, safety, and the complete interaction list.
Sources & How We Checked
Vitamin K-2 vitaMK7'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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