What is Vitamin K2 MK4?
As one of the most common forms of vitamin K2, vitamin K2 MK4 is not only a vitamin K2 form that the human body can synthesize by itself, but also a vitamin K2 form that can regulate brain nerves and specific gene expression, which shows its importance to the human body.
According to multiple large-scale studies, vitamin K2 MK4 plays a very important role in maintaining bone health. In addition, supplementing vitamin K2 MK4 can also strengthen tooth strength, rebuild dentin, and help treat and prevent dental caries. In view of the good food safety of vitamin K2 MK4 and its importance to human bone and blood vessel health, in 2021, the United States Pharmacopeia Commission (USP) approved vitamin K2 MK4 as a dietary supplement, which can be used in health foods, functional foods and nutritionally fortified foods. Added extensively.
Vitamin K2 MK4 is a basic and necessary human nutritional element. Many basic functions in the body require vitamin K2 MK4 to complete. When the human body cannot synthesize enough vitamin K2 MK4, appropriate external supplementation becomes a necessary means. However, if you want vitamin K2 MK4 preparations to achieve the desired effect, choosing high-content, high-activity vitamin K2 MK4 raw materials is key.
What are the benefits?
• Participates in blood clotting and prevents bleeding. Vitamin K2 is a cofactor for prothrombin and is essential for the blood coagulation process.
• Strengthens bones and teeth. Vitamin K2 can help calcium be deposited in bones and teeth, preventing osteoporosis and dental caries.
• Prevent arteriosclerosis. Vitamin K2 can transport calcium to bones and teeth instead of the inner walls of blood vessels, helping to prevent calcific vasculitis and arteriosclerosis.
• Prevent cardiovascular disease. Vitamin K2 can inhibit vascular calcification, improve blood vessel elasticity, and help prevent the occurrence of cardiovascular diseases.
• Promote neurodevelopment. Vitamin K2 also plays an important role in children's neurological development and memory development. A deficiency can lead to problems such as poor concentration.
Application areas
Vitamin K2 MK4 is mainly used in the field of health products, mainly for osteoporosis.
Specification
ITEM |
STANDARD |
TEST RESULT |
Vitamin K2(Menaquinone-4) |
≥98.0% |
98.06% |
Physical & Chemical |
Appearance |
Yellow crystals powder |
Yellow crystals powder |
Clarity in Hexane |
Clear and Yellow |
Complies |
Loss on Drying |
≤6.0% |
3.43% |
Solubility |
Easily soluble in n-hexane, soluble in ethanol, slightly soluble in methanol, almost insoluble in water |
Complies |
Identification |
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-Ethanol+Potassium Hydroxide |
Blue |
Complies |
-Ethanol+Sodium Hydrosulfite |
Yellow |
Complies |
-Absorption in Isooctane |
325nm~327nm |
Complies |
-Absorbance Ratio A1/A2 |
0.32-0.38 |
0.36 |
Melting Point |
≥35.0℃ |
37℃ |
Water |
≤ 0.5% |
0.3% |
Residue On Ignition |
≤ 0.10% |
0.02% |
Heavy Metal |
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Total Heavy Metals |
≤20ppm |
Complies |
As |
< 2ppm |
Complies |
Menaquinone |
Not appear royal purple |
Not appear royal purple |
Solvent Residue |
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Ethanol |
≤ 0.3% |
0.27% |
Other Related Substances ratio |
0.01% |
Complies |
Conclusion |
Conform with specification |
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Storage |
Store in cool and dry places. Keep away from strong light and heat. |
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Packing |
By 25kgs/Drum, inner by double plastic bag |
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Shelf Life |
24 months under the above condition,and in it’s original package |
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