vitamin-d
Vegan Vitamin D3 + K2
This is the premier plant-based option, utilizing lichen-derived D3 rather than sheep's wool (lanolin). It includes K2 as MK-7 (MenaQ7) and is encapsulated in a non-GMO coconut MCT oil softgel for maximum absorption.
Quality & Materials
Features VegD3 (Lichen) and MenaQ7 (K2 from chickpeas). The softgel is made from tapioca starch rather than animal gelatin.
Evidence & Testing
Third-party tested by IGEN for non-GMO status. The use of MK-7 is backed by research showing it has a longer half-life in the body than MK-4.
Brand Transparency
Sports Research provides third-party lab results (Track Your Batch) through their website, though COAs are sometimes delayed compared to Thorne.
Value Assessment
Extremely high value for a vegan product. A 60-count bottle typically lasts 2 months for roughly $20, providing high doses of both D3 and K2.
Why Not Alternatives?
Most vegan D2 supplements are less bioavailable than D3; this product provides vegan-sourced D3, which is superior. It beats competitors like Nordic Naturals in price-to-potency ratio for a D3+K2 combo.
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