Vitamin K2 Ingredients & Drug Interactions
What is this page for?
First and foremost: checking Vitamin K2 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 K2 is a dietary supplement by Higher Nature 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 K2 by Higher Nature
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, a fat-soluble vitamin that plays a role in blood clotting and bone health. The tablet also contains several inactive ingredients — microcrystalline cellulose (a binder), Lithothamnion calcarea (a mineral source), a zein protein coating, magnesium stearate, and silicon dioxide — that help form and stabilize the tablet.
Does it work?
Strong evidence
Vitamin K2 is effective for treating vitamin K deficiency, vitamin K-dependent clotting factor deficiency, and hemorrhagic disease (a bleeding disorder). It's also effective for managing warfarin anticoagulation when prescribed by your doctor as part of that therapy.
For osteoporosis, the evidence suggests it may help, though more research is needed to be certain.
How safe is it?
Well-documented data
Taken by mouth, vitamin K is generally well tolerated in healthy people at normal dietary amounts and most supplement doses. The most common side effects are mild gastrointestinal ones — nausea, diarrhea, stomach upset, or abdominal pain — though not everyone experiences them.
The safety data advises that you check with your doctor before taking a supplement, especially if you have any medical conditions or take medications. During pregnancy and breastfeeding, vitamin K2 is rated likely safe.
There is no safety data on file for this specific form in those situations, so talk with your doctor or midwife if you're pregnant or nursing and considering this supplement.
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 starting this product. Vitamin K can reduce how well these medications prevent clots.
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 useful if your doctor has identified a vitamin K deficiency or bleeding disorder and prescribed it. If you take warfarin or another blood thinner, do not add this supplement without your doctor's approval — it can interfere with how well those drugs work.
Talk to your pharmacist before you start.
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Assessment coverage: 1 of 1 active ingredient matched to our full ingredient reviews (monographs). Based on the product label dated Jun 23, 2021.
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 K2, straight from the product label.
| Brand | Higher Nature |
|---|---|
| Barcode (UPC) | 5031013105715 |
| Net contents | 30 Tablet(s) |
| Market status | On market |
| Date entered into DSLD | Jun 23, 2021 |
| DSLD ID | 245922 |
| Product type | Vitamin |
| Supplement form | Tablet Or Pill |
| Dietary claims / uses | Nutrient, All Other, Structure/Function |
| Intended target group(s) | Children 4 or More Years of Age, Vegan, Vegetarian, Adult (18 - 50 Years), Gluten Free, Dairy Free |
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Supplement Facts
The label details for Vitamin K2 by Higher Nature, sourced from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database.
Supplement Facts
| Ingredient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Vitamin K2 | 45 mcg | 60% |
Other ingredients: natural Lithothamnion calcarea, Microcrystalline Cellulose, Vitamin K, Zein Protein Coating, Magnesium Stearate, Silicon Dioxide
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General Statements
NRV = Nutrient Reference Value
Body Health
One month's supply
This product has not been tested on animals.
Formulation
Free From: Artificial colours, flavourings or preservatives, dairy products, gluten, lactose, soya, sugar, wheat, yeast
Vegetarian and vegan
For bones & circulation Advanced formula Optimal benefit
Precautions
Warning: Not advisable if taking blood thinning medication.
Do not exceed recommended daily intake. Food supplements should not be used as a substitute for a varied and balanced diet and healthy lifestyle.
Storage: Store in a cool, dry place out of reach of children.
Formula
MenaQ7 Vitamin K2 as MK-7
Vitamin K contributes to the maintenance of normal bones Vitamin K contributes to normal blood clotting MenaQ7 is naturally sourced from chickpeas
FDA Statement of Identity
Food Supplement
Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions
Directions: Adults and children 4 and over take 1 tablet a day with a meal. Do not exceed recommended daily intake.
Storage
Storage: Store in a cool, dry place out of reach of children.
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Vitamin K2 by Higher Nature 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 K2 by Higher Nature
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 container30 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: Natural Lithothamnion calcarea, Microcrystalline Cellulose, Vitamin K, Zein Protein Coating, Magnesium Stearate, Silicon Dioxide. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.
Vitamin K2 by Higher Nature Drug Interactions
HelloPharmacist Interaction Report
Vitamin K2 by Higher Nature interacts with a significant blood thinner called warfarin (Coumadin).
This is a Major interaction — vitamin K can reverse warfarin's effect, making it less able to prevent clots. If you take warfarin, do not start this supplement without talking to your doctor first; even small changes in vitamin K can shift how well your blood thinner works.
Read the full breakdown — every affected drug type, severity by severity
Vitamin K also interacts with other anticoagulant medications used for similar clotting prevention. Again, these are important drugs that need to work reliably, so any vitamin K supplement requires a conversation with your doctor or pharmacist before you begin.
Altogether, these interactions span 2 individual medications. If you take any blood thinner, use the medication checker on this page to confirm before you start.
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Individual Drug Interactions
The ingredients in Vitamin K2 interact with 2 drugs. Click any drug to see the details.
1 of the 1 ingredient in Vitamin K2 interact with drugs. Each result below shows which ingredient is responsible. Vitamin K2
WarfarinWarfarin
How Warfarin interacts with Vitamin K2 — 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 K2 — 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 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 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 K2, from the product label.
Higher Nature
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- Higher Nature Ltd
- Street Address
- 10 Discovery Way
- City
- Horam, East Sussex
- ZipCode
- TN21 0GE
- Web Address
- highernature.com
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The Full Monographs Behind Vitamin K2’s Ingredients
Every ingredient we hold a full HelloPharmacist monograph for — uses, evidence, safety, and the complete interaction list.
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.
- 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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DISCLAIMER: Currently this does not check for drug-drug interactions. This is not an all-inclusive comprehensive list of potential interactions and is for informational purposes only. Not all interactions are known or well-reported in the scientific literature, and new interactions are continually being reported. Input is needed from a qualified healthcare provider including a pharmacist before starting any therapy. Application of clinical judgment is necessary.
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