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Subject: What is the difference between Menatetrenone [MK-4] and Menaquinone [MK-7]?

Date: Sun Jan 20 08:39:56 2008
Posted by Sue
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I understand that MK-4 and MK-7 are different forms of vitamin K2.  Which one 
is more bioavailable and/or effective for bone health?

Do both require Solanesol as starting material in the synthesis?

Thanks.

 




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