General and Chemical Information
Vitamin K2 is the general name for vitamins in the menaquinone group, which is an odorless yellow liquid. Unlike other forms, Vitamin K2 has a series of isoprenoid side chains. This structure allows it to remain in the blood for a longer period.
The formulas included in our product range are as follows:
1. Menaquinone (Liquid 1%): Water-based, low-concentration liquid form.
2. Menaquinone (Liquid 6%): High-concentration liquid form.
Product Forms
Our products offer high solubility and homogeneity in dietary supplement production processes. Both forms are available in formulations suitable for food supplements.
Permissibility for Food Addition
Vitamin K2 (menaquinone) is listed in Annex-1 of the Turkish Food Codex Regulation on the Addition of Vitamins and Minerals to Foods. This list specifies the vitamins and minerals that may be added to foods.
Daily Intake Dosage in Dietary Supplements
The usage limits in dietary supplements are determined according to the Regulation on the Addition of Vitamins and Minerals to Foods. The daily intake dosage limits are specified in the Certificate of Daily Intake Dosage in Dietary Supplements as follows:
100 μg/day – 200 μg/day (as Vitamin K)
Regulations and Restrictions
The use of Vitamin K2 in dietary supplements is subject to the TURKISH FOOD CODEX DECLARATION ON DIETARY SUPPLEMENTS. Labeling and product claims must be made within the framework of this regulation. Health claims and product promotions must be prepared in accordance with current regulatory provisions.