{"title":"Influenza Support Protocol (Adult)","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"vitamin-d3-with-k2-30-capsules-30-day-supply","title":"Vitamin D3 w\/ K2 (30)","description":"\u003cp class=\"product-content-tab-section-heading\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cspan\u003eSupplementing vitamin D3 and K2 can help promote bone health and maintain health cardiometabolic function. Ortho Molecular Products is the exclusive provider of MenaQ7\u003c\/span\u003e\u003csup\u003e®\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003cspan\u003e PRO, the most widely studied form of vitamin K2 as MK-7.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"product-content-tab-section-heading\"\u003eClinical Applications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-content-tab\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSupports Healthy Blood Circulation\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePromotes Bone Health and Proper Calcium Storage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaintains Healthy Cardiometabolic Function and Supports Blood Sugar Balance Already Within Normal Levels\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBoosts Immune Function\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-content-tab\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNew research is focusing on the synergistic relationship between vitamin K2 and vitamin D3, for bone and cardiovascular health. A group of naturally occurring and structurally similar, fat-soluble vitamins, vitamin K is essential for the proper utilization of calcium. Through its activation of the protein osteocalcin, vitamin K helps to bind newly absorbed calcium to the mineral matrix in bone. In addition, vitamin K has been found to help maintain bone mineral density by decreasing the activity of osteoclasts, a cell that breaks down the bone matrix. Vitamin K also provides critical cardiovascular protection by helping to activate matrix Gla protein (MGP), an inhibitor of circulatory calcification. Thus, vitamin K and vitamin D not only share similar qualities, but they also act synergistically within the body.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe addition of\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMenaQ7\u003csup\u003e®\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ePRO\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eto this formula is backed by extensive research. Dr. Leon Schurgers, world-renowned expert in vitamin K2 as MK-7 research for cardiovascular and bone health, and his team of research scientists have conducted over 15 clinical trials on MenaQ7® PRO through the University of Maastricht.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVitamin K2 with D3 includes 45 mcg of\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMenaQ7\u003csup\u003e®\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ePRO\u003c\/strong\u003e, the most widely studied form of vitamin K2 as MK-7, and 5,000 IU of vitamin D3 per capsule for optimal absorption and use by the body.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"product-content-tab-section-heading\"\u003eBenefits \u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVitamin K Depletion\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlthough most people consume adequate dietary vitamin K to maintain sufficient blood clotting, most do\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003enot\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003econsume enough to meet cardiovascular and bone health needs. In fact, approximately 70% of the western population is deficient in vitamin K2. Compromised intestinal absorption can also lead to insufficient K2 levels leaving calcium available to be exported out of bone and into other tissues. Other medications such as antibiotics, cholesterol-lowering medications and laxatives have also been found to contribute to a deficiency of vitamin K.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBone Health\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBuilding and maintaining healthy bones requires a number of key nutrients including vitamin K, for the proper binding of calcium to the bone matrix. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCardiovascular Health and Blood Sugar Balance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVitamin K plays a key role in supporting the cardiovascular system as well as blood sugar balance already within normal levels. Studies have also shown vitamin K supports healthy blood sugar metabolism.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eImmune Modulation\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNew evidence also suggests vitamin K plays a central role in balancing immune health. Recent studies have shown that both vitamins D and K impart immune-modulating effects.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTriage Theory\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Triage Theory states that in the face of nutrient inadequacies, nature ensures short term survival of a cell is protected at the expense of long-term consequences. Vitamin K is an excellent example of this theory. Hypothetically, a short term deficiency in vitamin K would lead to a reduction in blood clotting. This direct threat to survival does not happen, as the body uses its metabolic reserve of vitamin K to ensure immediate needs are met. If continued, this could begin to impact long-term reserves of vitamin K, reserves which are vital for the maintenance of proper bone strength and arterial elasticity. 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Vitamin C is also a potent antioxidant, acting to neutralize free radical damage to cells, including DNA, lipids and proteins. As a free radical neutralizing agent, vitamin C readily donates electrons to unstable molecules and breaks the chain of free radical damage to cells and tissues. Vitamin C is also involved in the synthesis of collagen, carnitine and neurotransmitters. The vitamin is considered essential to humans, and while most mammals are able to synthesize vitamin C, humans cannot. As a result, exposure to smoke, pollution, radiation, heavy metal exposure and high-stress lifestyles all increase the body’s requirement for vitamin C.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVitamin C is a water-soluble vitamin most widely known for its role in supporting immune health. It provides potent antioxidant protection, as it helps combat cellular damage from free radicals caused by oxidative stress, thus protecting health overall. 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In addition, cross-sectional studies have indicated that plasma vitamin C concentration helps maintain healthy blood pressure levels in both men and women.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eImmune Function \u0026amp; Antioxidant Support\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVitamin C supplementation has been studied for more than six decades for its role in supporting the body during immune challenges. It has been shown to stimulate both the production and function of white blood cells, especially neutrophils, lymphocytes and phagocytes. These immune guardians have been shown to accumulate high concentrations of vitamin C, which can protect these cell types from oxidative damage. Through its potent antioxidant functions, vitamin C has been shown to protect white blood cells from self-inflicted oxidative damage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eConnective Tissue Health\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVitamin C’s role in collagen formation makes it vital to maintaining skin, capillary, gum, joint and skeletal health. The antioxidant properties of vitamin C and its role in collagen synthesis make vitamin C vital to skin health. Keratinocytes have a high capacity for vitamin C transport, to compensate for limited blood flow to the epidermis. Vitamin C’s role in normal tissue repair and recovery may include promoting keratinocyte differentiation, stimulating the formation of the epidermal barrier and re-establishing the stratum corneum, the outermost layer of the epidermis. 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It plays a role in maintaining cellular metabolism and gene expression. Zinc is critical to a diverse group of physiological processes, such as immune function, insulin signaling, tissue repair, vision and neuro-transmission. It is second only to iron in worldwide incidence of deficiency, impacting 2 billion people in developing nations. Due to the wide range of functions regulated by zinc, deficiency, or even marginal deficiency, can have serious health implications.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eZinc is fundamental to the activity of over 100 enzymes and supports immune function, protein synthesis, tissue growth, DNA synthesis and cell division. During pregnancy, infancy and childhood, the body needs zinc for proper growth and development. Zinc also helps tissue repair and is important for adequate functioning of the senses of taste and smell. 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