Vitamin K2 MK-4 (Menatetrenone)®

Vitamins

Brand: Carlson

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Net Contents

60 Capsule(s)

Serving Size

1 Capsule(s)

Servings Per Container

Not specified

Supplement Form

Capsule

Bar Code (UPC/SKU)

0 88395 01000 2

Product Version

1000-2a

Label Analysis

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1Active Ingredients

Single-ingredient formula listed in Supplement Facts.

100%Amount Transparency

Every active ingredient discloses a specific amount per serving.

1% Daily Value Coverage

1 ingredients report a %DV; 1 meet or exceed 100% DV.

1Dietary Attributes

Label states: Gluten-Free.

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Allergen Guide

Free From

  • Gluten

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Supplement Facts

Serving Size: 1 Capsule(s) · 1 per day

IngredientAmount Per Serving% Daily Value
Vitamin K2(MK-4)5 mg6250%

Not Present

Other Ingredients

Microcrystalline CelluloseMagnesium StearateSilicon DioxideBeef Gelatin Capsule

Target Groups

Adult (18 - 50 Years)Gluten FreeSugar Free

Label Claims

All OtherStructure/Function

Directions & Suggested Use

Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions

Directions: Adults take one capsule daily, at mealtime.

Warnings & Precautions

Precautions re: Pregnant or Nursing or Prescription Medications

Warning: Vitamin K can antagonize the effect of anticoagulants, including Warfarin. Do not take this product if you are taking Warfarin without first consulting with your physician. Do not use during pregnancy or breastfeeding.

Storage

Storage

Keep bottle tightly closed. Store away from heat and moisture.

Formulation

Formulation re: Does NOT Contain

-Gluten-free -Sugar-free -Preservative-free

FDA Statements

FDA Statement of Identity

DIETARY SUPPLEMENT

FDA Disclaimer Statement

This statement has not been evaluated by the FDA. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.

Other Label Statements

General Statements: All Other Content

Promotes Bone & Cardiovascular System Health

General Statements: All Other Content

60 Capsules: 5 mg

General Statements: All Other Content

Research suggests that vitamin K2 promotes a healthy cardiovascular system and promotes healthy bones and cartilage.

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POTENCY & QUALITY GUARANTEED

General: Product/Version Code

1000-2a

General Statements: All Other Content

An FDA Regulated Facility

General Statements: All Other Content

847-255-1600

Manufacturer & Distributor

Distributor

Carlson Division of J.R. Carlson Laboratories, Inc.

Arlington Heights, IL, 60004

888-234-5656

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Research & Studies

  • Exploring Menatetrenone: Origin, Chemistry, Therapies and Delivery

    W Singh, P Kushwaha… - Journal of the American …, 2025 - Taylor & Francis

    … Menatetrenone (MK-4), a potent form of vitamin K2, has gained significant attention for its diverse therapeutic potential, particularly in bone health, cardiovascular protection, and …

    2025
  • On the trail of the elusive X-factor

    C Masterjohn, ASY Mystery, K Vitamin… - Wise Traditions, 2007 - cdahealing.com

    … MK-4, but this appears to be because tissues take up MK-4 much more rapidly.Whether the rapid uptake of MK-4 … and Carlson Laboratories both offer cost-effective MK-4 supplements. …

    200722 citations
  • Menatetrenone Protects Against Arterial Calcification: More Evidence (diabetes warfarin calcium in vitro aorta)

    HM Spronk, BA Soute, LJ Schurgers, HH Thijssen… - siliconinvestor.com

    … MK-4 proving to be the most important form of K2 in humans/… their similar in vitro cofactor activity we show that MK-4 and … Inverse association of dietary vitamin K-2 intake with cardiac …

  • Vitamin K, bone fractures, and vascular calcifications in chronic kidney disease: an important but poorly studied relationship

    M Fusaro, G Crepaldi, S Maggi, F Galli… - Journal of …, 2011 - Springer

    … Vitamin K2 [menaquinones (MK), menatetrenone] refers to a group of related compounds, … of the ingested vitamin K1 is converted to MK-4, the specific mammalian vitamin K2. Vitamin …

    201193 citations
  • Vitamin K as an Endocrine Modulator: Mechanistic Links to Glucose Metabolism and Beyond

    W Matuszewski, M Madeksza, M Szklarz, A Rutkiewicz… - Nutrients, 2026 - mdpi.com

    … hydrophilic precursors such as menadione (vitamin K3) and its derivatives (vitamin K4) [35]. Menadione serves as an intermediate in the conversion of VK1 to MK-4, while VK4 refers to …

    20261 citations
  • Vitamin K2 (Menatetrenone) Effectively Prevents Fractures and Sustains Lumbar Bone Mineral Density in Osteoporosis

    M Shiraki, Y Shiraki, C Aoki… - Journal of bone and …, 2000 - academic.oup.com

    … We attempted to investigate whether vitamin K 2 (menatetrenone) treatment effectively … ) and the vitamin K 2 –treated group (n = 120), which received 45 mg/day orally vitamin K 2 , were …

    2000635 citations

Data sourced from the U.S. National Institutes of Health, Office of Dietary Supplements Dietary Supplement Label Database (DSLD) · Label entered 2015-12-23. DSLD Label ID: 54491. This information is provided for educational reference only and is not medical advice. Always follow the product label and consult a doctor or pharmacist before use.