Vitamin K2 (MK-4): what the studies show, and the products
38 of the human studies we graded used vitamin K2 (MK-4), and 19 showed an improvement. Its products are graded on the studies of every form of vitamin k. This page is educational, not medical advice.
What it does, by goalMembersThe top 3 of 3 goals
| Goal | What the studies show | Studies | Dose that worked |
|---|---|---|---|
| Improved in studies 37 studies, 14 showed an improvement, 3 found none, 7 pooled analyses | 37 | 1.5 mg | |
| Improved in studies 1 study, it showed an improvement | 1 | 45 mg | |
| Too few studies 4 studies, 2 showed an improvement, 1 found none | 4 | 45 mg |
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Dose and safetyThe dose that worked and the upper limit
The studies of vitamin K2 (MK-4) taken by mouth that showed an improvement gave 1.5 to 45 mg a day.
Biohacker panelMembersWhat our 10 biohackers say about vitamin K2 (MK-4)
Questions people askMembersAnswered from the figures on this page
What is vitamin K2 (MK-4) good for?
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How much vitamin K2 (MK-4) a day?
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Can I take vitamin K2 (MK-4) with my meds?
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Educational, not medical advice. Figures come from the human studies on PubMed we have graded; a study counts for a form when it names the form it used. Updated as new studies arrive. How we grade →