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What does the research say about Vitamin D3 + K2?

very strong evidence

Vitamin D3 is one of the most-studied supplements in human history, over 90,000 published papers. The combination with K2 directs supplemental calcium into bones and away from arteries.

Best-evidenced use cases
  • Correct low serum 25(OH)D
  • Bone density support
  • Immune resilience (especially in winter)
  • Mood support in low-sun seasons
  • Cardiovascular calcium routing (with K2)

4 key studies

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  • 01Meta-analysis2014Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews

    Vitamin D and mortality: meta-analysis of randomized clinical trials

    Bjelakovic et al.
    Sample
    56 RCTs · 95,286 participants
    Dose
    300-2,000 IU/day
    Duration
    ≥1 year
    Key finding

    Vitamin D3 (not D2) supplementation reduced all-cause mortality by 6% (RR 0.94). The effect was consistent across age groups.

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  • 02Meta-analysis2017BMJ

    Effects of vitamin D supplementation on respiratory tract infections

    Martineau et al.
    Sample
    25 RCTs · 11,321 participants
    Dose
    Daily or weekly
    Duration
    Varied
    Key finding

    Daily/weekly vitamin D reduced acute respiratory infection risk (OR 0.81). Strongest in those most deficient at baseline.

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  • 03RCT2013Osteoporosis International

    Vitamin K2 and bone density in postmenopausal women

    Knapen et al.
    Sample
    244 postmenopausal women
    Dose
    180 mcg MK-7/day
    Duration
    3 years
    Key finding

    MK-7 supplementation significantly reduced age-related loss in vertebral and hip bone mineral content vs placebo.

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  • 04Meta-analysis2020Depression and Anxiety

    Vitamin D and depressive symptoms: meta-analysis

    Cheng et al.
    Sample
    25 RCTs
    Dose
    ≥800 IU/day
    Duration
    8+ weeks
    Key finding

    Vitamin D supplementation produced significant improvements in depressive symptoms vs placebo (SMD -0.49) in adults with low baseline status.

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Studies referenced are real published research. Summaries are paraphrased for accessibility, for exact methods and full text, click through to PubMed. Educational use only, not medical advice. Consult a qualified clinician before starting any new supplement.