Vitamin K2 as a Raw Material
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Vitamin K2 as a raw material in nutritional and food supplements
There are various types of vitamin K2 on the market as a raw material for food or nutritional supplements. These vary in their form, composition, origin, quality and bioavailability. The sheer number of these parameters can make it difficult for buyers to choose a suitable vitamin K2 raw material. At the same time, it is precisely these properties that are of fundamental importance when formulating a successful and safe nutritional supplement with vitamin K2 as a raw material.
RiviK2® is the branded vitamin K2 product that MAGNESIA distributes exclusively in Europe.
With RiviK2®, MAGNESIA has a vitamin K2 raw material in trans-MK‑7 form in its portfolio that is highly bioavailable, stable, safe, pure and attractively priced.
Finding safe vitamin K2 as a raw material
For manufacturers of food and nutritional supplements, it is crucial to find a safe source of vitamin K2, as the quality and bioavailability of the raw material influences the efficacy and safety of the end products.
Inferior or fraudulent versions can reduce health benefits and pose risks. High-quality vitamin K2 in the trans-MK‑7 form is expensive and complex to produce, which can tempt dubious suppliers to offer poor quality mixtures that do not meet specifications.
Studies show:
A tested vitamin K2 reference product contained only around 10 % of the declared highly bioavailable trans-MK‑7. The remaining 90 % of the raw material has no physiological added value and is to be classified as questionable in some cases.
Despite being nine times less effective, the comparative product is not nine times cheaper than RiviK2® from MAGNESIA.
Furthermore, the analysis showed that the tested product significantly exceeds the limit values for impurities for synthetic vitamin K2 in accordance with Regulation (EU) 2017/2470 for novel food products. The limits for this are 6% for cis-MK‑7 and 2% for all other impurities.
These facts show that manufacturers should only procure vitamin K2 from partners who can be trusted without a doubt.
Advantages of MAGNESIA’s RiviK2® as a vitamin K2 raw material
RiviK2® is produced by a natural fermentation process, whereas vitamin K2 alternatives from other European countries are produced synthetically. Synthetic vitamin K2 usually contains a high proportion of cis-MK‑7, which has no effect on calcium absorption. Converting it into a 100% trans-MK‑7 comes at a high cost.
Fermented vitamin K2, on the other hand, is typically already a so-called full-trans-MK‑7 at a lower cost. The full-trans RiviK2® vitamin K2 is therefore highly bioavailable and ideal for calcium absorption. RiviK2® uses the supercritical CO2 extraction process to extract solvent residues, resulting in a pure and safe product. Overall, RiviK2® Vitamin K2 is a high quality, stable, ready-to-use vitamin K2 product with high-cost efficiency.
| RiviK2® Vitamin K2 | Alternatives | |
|---|---|---|
| Origin | Fermented | Synthetic or fermented |
| Impurities | Not available | Available |
| MK‑7 Form | trans-form; highly bioavailable due to advantageous molecular arrangement | cis-form; almost ineffective due to unfavorable molecular arrangement |
| Solvent residues | Not available, due to supercritical CO2 extraction process | Available |
| Stability in combination with calcium salts | Possible | Possible |
| Stability in combination with calcium & magnesium salts | Possible with protected K2 or minerals | Not recommended |
| Cost-effectiveness | Marketable prices | Price-intensive |
MAGNESIA: A reliable distributor for 40 years
With decades of experience in the distribution of mineral raw materials, vitamins and chemical elements, we can provide you with competent and reliable advice at all times. Based on your individual requirements, we will recommend the right form of RiviK2® for you. Whether as a powder or oil, with different carriers or in different dosages — MAGNESIA is your supplier of vitamin K2 as a raw material for the food, health supplement, pharmaceutical and cosmetics industries.
Below you will find a selection of our most popular RiviK2® variants. Please contact us for further dosages or other carriers.
Oil-based vitamin K2
MAGNESIA 7801202
RiviK2® Vitamin K2
- Soybean oil base
- 1,500 ppm
- all-trans MK‑7
- Highly bioavailable
MAGNESIA 7801200
RiviK2® Vitamin K2
- Soybean oil base
- 2,000 ppm
- all-trans MK‑7
- Highly bioavailable
MAGNESIA 7801205
RiviK2® Vitamin K2
- MCT oil base
- 10,000 ppm
- all-trans MK‑7
- Highly bioavailable
MAGNESIA 7801201
RiviK2® Vitamin K2
- MCT oil base
- 20,000 ppm
- all-trans MK‑7
- Highly bioavailable
MAGNESIA 7801204
RiviK2® Vitamin K2
- Olive oil base
- 20,000 ppm
- all-trans MK‑7
- Highly bioavailable
Maltodextrin-based vitamin K2
MAGNESIA 7801300
RiviK2® Vitamin K2
- Maltodextrin base
- 2,000 ppm
- all-trans MK‑7
- Highly bioavailable
MAGNESIA 7801301
RiviK2® Vitamin K2
- Basis Maltodextrin
- 10,000 ppm
- all-trans MK‑7
- Highly bioavailable
MAGNESIA 7801302
RiviK2® Vitamin K2
- MCC base
- 13,000 ppm
- all-trans MK‑7
- Highly bioavailable
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WHY MANUFACTURERS SHOULD USE VITAMIN K2
What is vitamin K2?
Vitamin K2 is a fat-soluble vitamin that belongs to the group of vitamin K compounds. It plays an important role in the human body, especially in calcium metabolism and bone health. A supplier of vitamin K2 can theoretically offer different forms of the vitamin, such as MK‑4 or MK‑7.
What is the function of vitamin K2?
The main function of vitamin K2 is to regulate calcium in the body. It activates specific proteins responsible for the incorporation of calcium into the bones and protection against calcium deposits in the arteries. This helps maintain bone health and reduce the risk of atherosclerosis and osteoporosis.
How can manufacturers include vitamin K2 in their products?
Vitamin K2 as a raw material is available on the market in various forms. MAGNESIA is a supplier of vitamin K2 in the form of powder and oil. Both variants can be flexibly integrated into existing formulations and finely dosed. Manufacturers of nutritional supplements can thus produce capsules, tablets, liquids or even powders in which vitamin K2 can be combined with other ingredients. In the food sector, it is conceivable, for example, to enrich dairy products such as yogurt or cheese, bread or muesli with vitamin K2.
What are the suppliers of the raw material vitamin K2?
There are a lot of providers, manufacturers and suppliers of vitamin K2 on the market. When choosing a supplier, it is important to look for quality and reliability. Reputable suppliers should provide clear information about the origin of their products, the production standards applied and independent quality controls. MAGNESIA is a supplier of vitamin K2 to business customers in the food manufacturing, nutritional supplement, pharmaceutical, and cosmetics industries.
What are the risks of obtaining vitamin K2?
Challenges and risks in sourcing vitamin K2 include limited availability of the raw material in the market, ensuring quality and purity, stability of the raw material during transportation and storage, varying prices, and compliance with regulatory requirements. To overcome these issues, it is important to emphasize a trustworthy and transparent supplier. MAGNESIA ensures with regular quality controls, appropriate packaging and controlled storage conditions as well as compliance with legal requirements, making it a trustworthy supplier of vitamin K2. You can thus use the raw material for your products without hesitation.
What are the types of vitamin K2?
There are several types of vitamin K2, which differ in their biochemical structure. MK‑4 is a form of vitamin K2 found in animal products such as meat and eggs. MK‑7, on the other hand, is produced by the fermentation of bacteria and is found in fermented foods such as natto and some cheeses. MK‑7 is often considered the preferred form of vitamin K2 due to its longer half-life and better bioavailability. Due to its better bioavailability compared to MK‑4, the effective dose of MK‑7 is lower.
Source: Mintel.de
