May 17th 2024
Researchers examined the effects of MK-7 and menaquinone-4 (MK-4) on neuroblastoma cells to understand how different forms of vitamin K2 impact the expression of genes involved in neurodegeneration and neuroinflammation.
Mt. Angel Launches Brain Boost Supplement with Cognizin Citicoline
January 22nd 2018Mt. Angel says that its Brain Boost daily dietary supplement, formulated with Cognizin citicoline, supplies brain cells and other neurons the compounds they need to protect against stress and free-radical damage.
Vitamin K2 May Help Inhibit Vascular Calcification, Scientific Review Suggests
January 9th 2018Researchers noted that while surgical and trans catheter aortic valve replacements can treat severe symptomatic calcific aortic valve stenosis cases, not all patients are good candidates for the procedures.
Deep Ocean Minerals Improve Blood Flow and Exercise Recovery in New Study
January 5th 2018The study found that Deep Ocean Minerals-a preparation extracted from desalinated minerals and trace elements collected in seawater approximately 200 meters below the earth’s surface-can improve both cerebral hemodynamic response during exercise and recovery afterward.
Tocotrienol Regulates Gastric Growth Factors Better than Omeprazole in Animal Study
December 22nd 2017Results from the animal new study showed that a full-spectrum palm tocotrienol complex exerts a protective effect on gastric tissues similar to that of the omeprazole drug, but through action on important growth factors.
New Full-Spectrum Vitamin K2 at SupplySide West 2017 Is a “Game Changer,” Says NattoPharma
September 29th 2017NattoPharma (Oslo, Norway) unveiled its latest vitamin K2 innovation yet at this year’s SupplySide West trade show: the industry’s first and only full-spectrum vitamin K2 ingredient that comprehensively provides menaquinones (MK) 6, 7, 8, and 9, all vital to heart health.
Low Vitamin K in Children May Lead to Greater Risk of Fractures, New Study Shows
July 21st 2017New study results recently presented at June’s International Conference on Children’s Bone Health in Germany indicate that children with low vitamin K2 status may be at greater risk of developing low-energy bone fractures.
NattoPharma Relaunches Soy-Based MenaQ7 Vitamin K2 Ingredient
June 6th 2017The company has gone back to its roots with soy-based vitamin K2 MK-7 and is expanding its MenaQ7 line with this newly formulated ingredient, which is developed by a Bacillus subtilis fermentation process and a soy protein substrate.