Bone Support D3+K2 Strip vs Separate D3 and K2 Pills
The short answer: XYNE Bone Support puts vitamin D3 (2000 IU) and vitamin K2 (120 mcg) on one strip that dissolves on your tongue in about 30 seconds. Separate D3 and K2 pills give you the same two vitamins as two things to swallow. The strip is one item instead of two, with nothing to swallow and no water. Not vegan: the D3 in Bone Support comes from lanolin, from sheep's wool.
Why D3 and K2 are sold together
Vitamin D3 (cholecalciferol) and vitamin K2 (menaquinone) are commonly taken as a pair, which usually means two bottles. Bone Support puts both amounts on one strip and one label.
Where the D3 comes from
- D3 from lanolin: from sheep's wool. The most common source in D3 supplements. Not vegan.
- D3 from lichen or algae: a plant-based source, usually more expensive.
- D2: a different form of the vitamin.
Bone Support uses D3 from lanolin, so it is not suitable for vegans. If you need a vegan D3, look for one labelled as coming from lichen or algae.
What is in a XYNE Bone Support strip
- Vitamin D3 (cholecalciferol): 2000 IU, which is 50 mcg
- Vitamin K2 (menaquinone): 120 mcg
Raspberry flavor. Both amounts on the label, no proprietary blend. No sugar, sweetened with stevia. 30 strips in a flat tin.
What the format changes, and what it doesn't
A strip changes how you take the two vitamins: one item, nothing to swallow, no water. It doesn't change what the vitamins are. Follow the directions on the tin, the same as you would for a softgel. We make no speed or performance claim for the strip against a softgel.
At a glance
| Factor | Separate D3 and K2 pills | XYNE Bone Support strip |
|---|---|---|
| Number of products | Two | One |
| What you do | Swallow both, usually with water | Dissolves on your tongue in about 30 seconds |
| Amounts | Varies by brand; check both labels | D3 2000 IU, K2 120 mcg |
| K2 form | Check the label | Menaquinone |
| Sugar | Check the panel | None |
| Vegan | Depends on the D3 source | No (lanolin D3) |
| Best for | People who want to set each amount separately | People who can't or won't swallow pills, or would rather take one thing than two |
What to check on any D3 and K2 product
- The amount of both vitamins on the label
- The D3 source, if you avoid animal products
- The form of K2 named
- Sugar content
Important
Vitamin K can interact with warfarin and similar blood thinners. If you take one, talk to your doctor before taking Bone Support. If you take other vitamin D, add the amounts together.
Questions
Is Bone Support vegan?
No. The vitamin D3 comes from lanolin, which is sheep's wool.
How much D3 and K2 is in one strip?
2000 IU (50 mcg) of vitamin D3 and 120 mcg of vitamin K2. Both are on the label.
Is there a vegan version?
Not in the XYNE range right now. Look for a D3 made from lichen or algae.
Does it contain sugar?
No. It is sweetened with stevia.
Price, shipping and returns
- A tin of 30 strips is $30.00, about $1 a day.
- Subscribe & Save: your first order is $20.00, then $27.00/month. Skip or cancel anytime from your account.
- Free US shipping on every order.
- Unopened tins can be returned within 30 days of delivery for a full refund.
See Bone Support and its label
These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.