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 Whole Foods Market 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 Whole Foods Market
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 is a single-ingredient supplement: Vitamin K2. It's a fat-soluble vitamin that your body uses to activate proteins involved in blood clotting and bone health.
The capsule itself contains microcrystalline cellulose (a filler), a vegan capsule shell, and a few stabilizers — glycerol monostearate, ascorbyl palmitate, and rosemary leaf extract.
Does it work?
Strong evidence
Vitamin K2 is effective for treating low blood clotting factors (hypoprothrombinemia), vitamin K-dependent clotting factor deficiency, warfarin reversal when needed, and hemorrhagic disease. For osteoporosis, the evidence is less settled — it's rated possibly effective, meaning the data suggests a benefit but isn't conclusive yet.
How safe is it?
Well-documented data
Orally, vitamin K is generally well tolerated in most people. The most common side effects are mild: diarrhea, nausea, and stomach upset.
The safety data rates it likely safe in pregnancy and lactation. That said, normal dietary amounts are fine, but because of the warfarin interaction and the need for medical guidance on supplementing, check with your doctor before taking this supplement — don't start on your own.
Meds to double-check
Major interaction found
Blood thinners, especially warfarin (Coumadin), are the main concern — Vitamin K2 can reduce how well they work. If you're on warfarin or any anticoagulant, confirm with your doctor or pharmacist before taking this product.
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 straightforward and well tolerated as an oral supplement for most healthy people. But if you take warfarin or any blood thinner, this is not a product to try without your doctor's input — the interaction is significant.
Talk with your doctor or 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 Nov 21, 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
General information
Key facts about Vitamin K2, straight from the product label.
| Brand | Whole Foods Market |
|---|---|
| Barcode (UPC) | 099482456832 |
| Net contents | 90 Vegan Capsule(s) |
| Market status | On market |
| Date entered into DSLD | Nov 21, 2020 |
| DSLD ID | 239911 |
| Product type | Vitamin |
| Supplement form | Capsule |
| Dietary claims / uses | All Other, Structure/Function |
| Intended target group(s) | Vegan, Vegetarian, Adult (18 - 50 Years) |
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Supplement Facts
The label details for Vitamin K2 by Whole Foods Market, sourced from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database.
Supplement Facts
| Ingredient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Vitamin K2 | 100 mcg | 83% |
Other ingredients: Microcrystalline Cellulose, Vegan Capsule, Glycerol Monostearate, Ascorbyl Palmitate, Rosemary leaf extract
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Precautions
Note: If you are pregnant, nursing, have any health condition or are taking any medications, consult your health care practitioner before using this product.
Tamper evident, use only if seal is intact.
Keep out of reach of children.
If you are taking anticoagulants, do not use, unless directed by your physician.
Produced in a facility that processes tree nuts (coconut), milk, eggs, wheat and soy.
Storage
Store in a cool, dry place. Do not freeze. Keep away from direct light and heat.
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.
General Statements
Bottle is made from 100% PCR content Please recycle 1 Pete
Everyday wellness
Seals/Symbols
GMP Good Manufacturing Practices
Formulation
V+ Vegan
Soy free support for healthy bones
Made in USA from domestic and imported ingredients
Formula
Menaquinone-7
FDA Statement of Identity
Dietary Supplement
Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions
Directions: Take 1 capsule daily with food.
Brand IP Statement(s)
2015 Whole Foods Market IP, LP
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Vitamin K2 by Whole Foods Market label
The label scan from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database. Tap to enlarge.
Label images are published by the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database for the version of this product on file. Always read your actual product label.
View the full label (PDF)The Ingredients in Vitamin K2 by Whole Foods Market
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: Microcrystalline Cellulose, Vegan Capsule, Glycerol Monostearate, Ascorbyl Palmitate, Rosemary leaf extract. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.
Vitamin K2 by Whole Foods Market Drug Interactions
HelloPharmacist Interaction Report
Whole Foods Market Vitamin K2 interacts with blood thinners, specifically warfarin (Coumadin) — and this is a Major interaction you need to know about.
Vitamin K can reverse warfarin's effects, which means your blood may clot when it shouldn't. If you take warfarin, don't start this supplement without talking to your doctor first.
Altogether, these interactions span 2 individual medications.
Read the full breakdown — every affected drug type, severity by severity
The problem is straightforward: vitamin K works against warfarin. Whether you're taking a supplement or eating a lot more leafy greens, extra vitamin K can weaken the drug's ability to keep your blood thin.
Your doctor may need to adjust your warfarin dose or monitor you more closely if you do take K2.
Use the medication checker on this page to confirm your exact prescriptions, and talk with your doctor or pharmacist before starting — especially if you're on any blood thinner.
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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.
Whole Foods Market
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- Whole Foods Market
- Street Address
- 550 Bowie Street
- City
- Austin
- State
- Texas
- ZipCode
- 78703
- Web Address
- www.wholefoodsmarket.com
Vitamin K2 by Whole Foods Market: Common Questions
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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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