Vitamin K2 and MK-7: understanding the names on the label
K, K1, K2, and MK-7 refer to different things. A guide to the names and composition of Biomed Vitamin K2 drops.
K2 is a family, MK-7 is a form
Vitamin K comprises fat-soluble substances. K1 is phylloquinone; K2 encompasses menaquinones, identified by codes such as MK-4 and MK-7. That number distinguishes the structure of the molecule: it is not the number of drops to take.
Vitamin K participates in the activation of proteins involved in coagulation and bone tissue. Knowing this function helps to understand the interest in the nutrient; to evaluate a preparation, one must then identify its formula and quantity.
How K2 Biomed is presented
The label on the 50 ml bottle lists rapeseed oil and vitamin K2, menaquinone MK-7. The declared carrier is therefore oily. The trade name “hydro-colloidal” identifies the Biomed product, but it does not replace the list of ingredients.
| Indication | What it tells you |
|---|---|
| MK-7 | The declared form of K2. |
| 50 ml | The volume of the bottle. |
| 10 drops per day | The directions for use shown on the label. |
| 25 µg, 33% NRV | The declared intake for the daily dose. |
Three different ways to read the same label
When you look for what it contains, start with the ingredients. When you want to know how to use it, consult the directions for use. When comparing two products, compare the intakes for their respective daily doses: comparing only the volume or the name K2 would leave out essential information.
To understand which foods provide vitamin K, move on to the food guide. To decide between K2 and D3, use the dedicated comparison instead: the two abbreviations do not identify versions of the same nutrient.
Continue with the topic that interests you
- Vitamin K in food
- K2 and D3 comparison
- Navigating the K2 range
- All Biomed Vitamin K2 guides
- Biomed Guide Center
Questions about this in-depth look
Does MK-7 mean seven drops?
No. It is the name of the form of vitamin K2; the Biomed directions for use indicate 10 drops per day.
What is the carrier for Biomed drops?
The ingredient listed on the label is rapeseed oil, along with vitamin K2 MK-7.
Does the 50 ml format express the amount of vitamin?
It expresses the volume of the bottle. The vitamin intake is reported separately in the table per daily dose.
Is the K2 abbreviation enough to compare two bottles?
You also need the declared form, ingredients, intake per dose, and specific instructions.
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