HEALTH REPORT
dynamic Duo and Metabolism , showed vitamin D3 converted to its active form in the body 500 percent faster than vitamin D2.
(5mcg calcitriol) in the patients. The findings, which were published in the Journal of Pediatrics, Hematology & Oncology , showed that vitamins K2 and D3 had a positive effect on the bone mineral density of the children during aone-year period,with the researchers concluding that supplementation of MK-7 instead of drugs was a beneficial alternative for the treatment of TOSP. When it comes to cardiovascular health, there is also much evidence highlighting the
benefits of vitamins K2 andD3. For example, A 2013 study published in the Polish Archives of Internal Medicine evaluated the cardiovascular effect of oral administration of vitamin K2 (again, MenaQ7 ® ) plus vitamin D, or vitamin D alone. This six- month study showed a slower progression of arterial calcium deposits in the vitamin K2/ vitamin D group than was detected in the
A 2013 study of child patients with the blood disorder Thalassaemic Osteopathy (TOSP) further highlights the positive combination of vitamins K2 and D3 for bone health. This study investigated the effects of a dietary supplement with vitamin K2 (50 mcg MK-7 as MenaQ7 ® from NattoPharma) and vitamin D3
group receiving only vitamin D. Dr Hogne Vik is the Chief Medical Officer at NattoPharma.
Traditional Immune Tonic Astragalus is traditionally used to improve immune defences and help reduce the frequency of common colds in Chinese medicine. Find it in Fusion Health Astra 8 and Kids’ Astra 8 Immune Shield.
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Always read the label. Follow the directions for use. If symptoms persist, talk to your health professional. Dietary supplements can only be of assistance when dietary intake is inadequate.
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