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Dietary supplement

Vitamin K2 Ingredients & Drug Interactions

by AOR Advanced Orthomolecular Research Premium

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

Vitamin K2 is a dietary supplement by AOR Advanced Orthomolecular Research Premium 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.

HelloPharmacist Scorecard of Vitamin K2 by AOR Advanced Orthomolecular Research Premium

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 2 of its 2 active ingredients.
  • “Vitamin K2” is listed as a grouped ingredient — the label gives one combined amount (120 mcg) without saying how much of each component you get.

This product contains two active ingredients, both forms of vitamin K: menaquinone-4 and menaquinone-7. Vitamin K plays a central role in blood clotting and helps activate proteins that control where calcium deposits in your body — a function relevant to bone and cardiovascular health.

The inactive ingredients are organic coconut oil, microcrystalline cellulose (a common binder), softgel capsule material, and sunflower vitamin E tocopherols.

Does it work?

Strong evidence
Evidence for Intended Use · database check
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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: Vitamin K2 for bone and cardiovascular health.
  • We looked for evidence on: Cardiovascular disease (CVD), Hemorrhagic disease, Hypoprothrombinemia, Intraventricular hemorrhage, Osteoporosis, Vitamin K-dependent clotting factors deficiency (VKCFD) — and 4 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.

The data show vitamin K is effective for conditions involving clotting-factor deficiencies — hypoprothrombinemia, vitamin K-dependent clotting factor deficiency, hemorrhagic disease, and managing warfarin therapy in clinical settings. For osteoporosis, the evidence is rated possibly effective, meaning there's some evidence but it's not conclusive.

If you're considering this for bone health, talk with your pharmacist about what the research actually supports for your situation.

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.

Orally, vitamin K is generally well tolerated. The most common side effects when taken by mouth are mild to moderate and include nausea, diarrhea, abdominal pain, and stomach upset.

Serious reactions are rare and relate to intravenous dosing, not oral supplements. Both forms of vitamin K in this product are 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.

Warfarin (Coumadin) — a Major interaction. Vitamin K can reverse warfarin's protective effect on blood clotting.

Your doctor must manage any vitamin K supplementation if you're on this blood thinner.

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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're on warfarin, this product is off-limits without your doctor's sign-off — vitamin K directly interferes with that drug's job. If you don't take warfarin or other blood thinners, vitamin K2 is generally well tolerated and backed by solid evidence for certain clotting conditions.

Check your medications with our tool, and talk to your pharmacist if you have questions about whether this fits your routine.

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

Assessment coverage: 2 of 2 active ingredients matched to our full ingredient reviews (monographs). Based on the product label dated Mar 24, 2020.

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 K2, straight from the product label.

Brand AOR Advanced Orthomolecular Research Premium
Barcode (UPC) 624917083767
Net contents 60 Vegan Softgel(s)
Market status On market
Date entered into DSLD Mar 24, 2020
DSLD ID 214735
Product type Vitamin
Supplement form Softgel Capsule
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 Vitamin K2 by AOR Advanced Orthomolecular Research Premium, 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(s)
Maximum serving Sizes:
1 Softgel(s)
Servings per container
60
UPC/BARCODE
624917083767
IngredientAmount% DV
Menaquinone-460 mcg--
Menaquinone-760 mcg--
Vitamin K2120 mcg100%

Other ingredients: organic Coconut Oil, Microcrystalline Cellulose, Softgel, Sunflower Vitamin E Tocopherols

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Label statements
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Formulation

GMP Manufacturing Quality assured Independent testing

Carrageenan free

Vegan

Non-GMO Gluten free

Absorbable Eco

AOR guarantees that all ingredients have been declared on the label.

Made without wheat, gluten, corn, peanuts, sesame seeds, mustard, dairy, sulfites, eggs, soy, fish, shellfish or any animal byproduct.

Precautions

Do not use if safety seal is broken

Warning: Consult your physician before use if you’re pregnant, lactating, have a medical condition, or if you’re taking any medication (blood thinners).

Keep out of reach of children.

Contains: tree nuts (coconuts).

To report a serious adverse event or obtain product information, call 1-866-215-0450

Storage

Store tightly sealed in a cool, dry place

Formula

Discussion: Vitamin K2 from AOR provides MK-4 and MK-7, the two optimal forms of Vitamin K2. Formulated using AOR’s patent pending VSoftgel technology for superior absorption.

Active MK-4 and M-7

Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions

Directions: Take 1 softgel per day with or without food, or as directed by a qualified health care practitioner.

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.

FDA Statement of Identity

Dietary Supplement

General Statements

Product of Canada

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Vitamin K2 by AOR Advanced Orthomolecular Research Premium label

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What’s inside

The Ingredients in Vitamin K2 by AOR Advanced Orthomolecular Research Premium

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 Servings per container60 Amounts shown are per serving.

Vitamin K2

Interacts with
2 drugs
120 mcg per serving

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: Organic Coconut Oil, Microcrystalline Cellulose, Softgel, Sunflower Vitamin E Tocopherols. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.

Interaction report

Vitamin K2 by AOR Advanced Orthomolecular Research Premium 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 K2 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
The maker

Brand information

Manufacturer and brand details for Vitamin K2, from the product label.

AOR Advanced Orthomolecular Research Premium

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Name
AOR Inc.
Street Address
30 Industrial West
City
Clifton
State
NJ
ZipCode
07012
Phone Number
1-866-215-0450
Pharmacist Counseling Corner

Vitamin K2 by AOR Advanced Orthomolecular Research Premium: Common Questions

Does Vitamin K2 by AOR Advanced Orthomolecular Research Premium interact with any medications?
Yes. Based on its ingredients, Vitamin K2 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 K2 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 direct approval. Vitamin K weakens warfarin's effect, and even a supplement could reduce how well it protects you from clots. Check with your prescriber or pharmacist first.
What are the side effects?
When taken by mouth, the most common ones are nausea, diarrhea, stomach upset, and abdominal pain. Most people tolerate it well, and serious side effects are rare with oral supplements.
Is vitamin K2 safe during pregnancy?
Yes — both forms in this product are rated likely safe during pregnancy and lactation. That said, always check with your doctor or midwife about supplements during pregnancy.
Does this product actually help with osteoporosis?
The evidence is rated possibly effective, which means there's some support but it's not conclusive. If bone health is your goal, have that conversation with your doctor — vitamin K may be part of a larger plan.
What's the difference between menaquinone-4 and menaquinone-7?
Both are forms of vitamin K2 and both serve the same clotting and calcium-regulation roles. This product contains both to cover a broader range of vitamin K activity.

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Sources & How We Checked

Vitamin K2'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.

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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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