Country Life debuts Vegan Vitamin D3+K2
Country Life Vitamins has launched a new highly absorbable Vegan Vitamin D3+K2.
The company noted that recent research suggests combining vitamin D3 and K2 may support cardiovascular and bone health, contributing to overall wellness. Country Life Vitamins is vegan, certified gluten-free and also contains MK-4 and MK-7.
These two forms of vitamin K2, menaquinone-4 (MK-4) and menaquinone-7 (MK-7), are important for bone and cardiovascular health, Country Life Vitamins said.
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"Considered to be optimal when taken together, MK-7 stays in the bloodstream significantly longer than MK-4," the company added. "Research suggests that by remaining available for longer in the bloodstream, MK-7 potentially allows greater distribution to tissues outside the liver over time, whereas MK-4 is more rapidly utilized within the liver. It also is associated with bone and arterial health."
The complementary benefits of these two vitamins provide a greater physiological impact and higher effectiveness than when taken individually. Benefits include aiding in calcium absorption, helping to support bone health, immune health and colon health, as well as supporting artery function, the company said.
“We developed this product in response to a gap in the market – a need for both a vegan option of this formulation, as well as a K2 complex combining MK-4 and MK-7,” said Sharon Paguio, head of marketing at Country Life Vitamins. “We are excited at the prospects for this new product in supporting a wide range of ages and demographics. Our mission is really about supporting people through all stages of life.”
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The new Vegan Vitamin D3+K2 retails for $23.99 and is available at select retailers nationally and at www.countrylifevitamins.com.