Vitamins D and K
by Life Extension · capsule · 60 capsules
- On the market (NIH)
- UPC 7 37870 18400 3
- DSLD label 210685
- Serving 1 capsule
Vitamins D and K by Life Extension lists 4 ingredients, 4 with an amount per serving of 1 capsule, such as 3,000 IU (75 mcg) of vitamin D3 and 600 mcg of vitamin K. Its current label entered the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database on December 22, 2019.
What is in Vitamins D and K?
Each row as the label prints it, per serving of 1 capsule. The capsule beside an amount places it among every product in the NIH database that lists the same ingredient: the bar is the middle half of their amounts, the line in it the median, the whiskers the 10th and 90th percentiles; the green tick is the FDA Daily Value and the red dashed tick the adult upper limit (IOM).
| Ingredient | Amount | % DV | Among products listing it |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vitamin D3as Cholecalciferol | 3,000 IU (75 mcg) | 750% | Higher than 91% of 14,175 products listing vitamin D (median 15 mcg). |
| Vitamin KVitamin K Note: activity from | 600 mcg | 750% | Higher than 97% of 4,607 products listing vitamin K (median 80 mcg). |
| Vitamin K1 | 500 mcg | ||
| Vitamin K2as Menaquinone-7Vitamin K2 (Form: as all-trans Menaquinone-7) | 100 mcg |
Source: NIH ODS Dietary Supplement Label Database, label 210685 (entered December 22, 2019), version 9.4.0. See the label on DSLD. Amounts are what the maker printed; DSLD does not test products. Daily Values: the FDA's Daily Value page.
Is that a lot?
The rows in the top or bottom tenth of the products that list the same ingredient, and any above the adult upper limit at the most servings a day the directions give:
- Its 75 mcg (3,000 IU) of vitamin D is higher than 91% of the 14,175 vitamin D products that print an amount; 1,235 list more.
- Its 600 mcg of vitamin K is higher than 97% of the 4,607 vitamin K products that print an amount; 119 list more.
The NIH database records one serving a day from the label's directions; its % Daily Values are for adults and children 4 or more years of age. The directions as printed are further down this page.
The Tolerable Upper Intake Level is the most of a nutrient per day, from food, water and supplements together, that is likely to pose no risk for almost all adults (Institute of Medicine, 2011). It does not apply under medical supervision. This page compares labels; it is not medical advice.
Sources: amounts from the DSLD label; Daily Values from 21 CFR 101.9(c)(8)(iv); adult upper limits from the Institute of Medicine's DRI summary tables (2011). How positions are computed.
Which products have the closest formulas?
6 products list the very same ingredients; the nearest amounts come first.
- Vitamin K2 + D3Divine Bounty same ingredients
- Vitamin D Supreme with Vitamin K1 and K2Designs for Health same ingredients
- Ultra Vitamin D plus KPureFormulas same ingredients
- Vegan D3 + K2Pure TheraPro Rx same ingredients
- D-3 K-2 Natural Citrus FlavorKAL · off the market same ingredients
- D-3 125 mcg K-2 500 mcg CitrusKAL same ingredients
Source: ingredient lists of every product's current label in DSLD (version 9.4.0); similarity weights each shared ingredient by how rare it is.
What does the label say about taking it?
Quoted from the label as DSLD transcribed it: the maker's words, including any claim about what the product does, which the FDA has not evaluated and PlainVitamins does not endorse.
- Directions
- Read the entire label and follow the directions carefully prior to use. Directions: Take one (1) capsule once daily with food, or as recommended by a healthcare practitioner.
- 1 daily
- Warnings
- Caution: Individuals consuming more than 2,000 IU/day of vitamin D (from diet and supplements) should periodically obtain a serum 25-hydroxy vitamin D measurement. Do not exceed 10,000 IU per day unless recommended by your doctor. Vitamin D supplementation is not recommended for individuals with high blood calcium levels. If you are taking anticoagulant or antiplatelet medications, or have a bleeding disorder, consult with your healthcare provider before taking this product.
- Warnings: Keep out of reach of children.
- Do not exceed recommended dose. Do not purchase if outer seal is broken or damaged.
- When using nutritional supplements, please consult with your physician if you are undergoing treatment for a medical condition or if you are pregnant or lactating.
- To report a serious adverse event or obtain product information, contact 1-866-280-2852.
- Allergens and what it does not contain
- Non-GMO
- Storage
- Store tightly closed in a cool, dry place.
Source: label statements in DSLD label 210685.
What else is on the label?
Other ingredients: Microcrystalline Cellulose, Vegetable Cellulose, Maltodextrin, modified Food Starch, Dicalcium Phosphate, Silica, Stearic Acid.
How many labels does Vitamins D and K have?
2 labels are on file under this name since May 24, 2017: other sizes, label designs and reformulations. The current one leads this page.
- Label 210685 (current) Entered December 22, 2019 · on the market · 60 capsules · UPC 7 37870 18400 3
- Label 74257 Entered May 24, 2017 · off the market April 11, 2019 · 60 capsules · UPC 7 37870 18400 3
Source: DSLD label entry and market events, version 9.4.0 (labels entered through September 25, 2025).
Who makes it?
The label names Quality Supplements and Vitamins, Inc. (distributor), Ft. Lauderdale, FL. All Life Extension products.