Description
Food supplement in the form of soft tablets containing monacolin K from fermented red yeast rice (Monascus purpureus), vitamin K in the K2 MK-7 form from Polish organic natto, the enzyme nattokinase and artichoke and milk thistle extracts. One tablet corresponds to 2.5 g of fresh organic natto. The daily serving (2 tablets) provides 2.9 mg of monacolin K, in line with the limit of Reg. (EU) 2022/860.
Product features
- Composition 100% of natural origin, without synthetic preservatives, fillers or hardeners
- Ingredients: organic natto (vitamin K2 MK-7, nattokinase, live bacterial cultures), monacolin K from fermented red yeast rice, plant extracts of artichoke and milk thistle
- One tablet = 2.5 g of fresh organic natto thanks to the patented drying technology (PL 237235)
- Non-GMO soy with an organic certificate
- Monacolin K dose compliant with the limit of Reg. (EU) 2022/860 (below 3 mg/day)
- Soft tablet form, easy to swallow, less brittle in transport than hard tablets without fillers
Ingredients, per 1 tablet and per daily serving
| Ingredient | Per 1 tablet | Per daily serving (2 tablets) | % NRV per serving |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dried organic natto (equivalent of fresh natto) | 770 mg (= 2 g fresh) | 1540 mg (= 4 g fresh) | – |
| Vitamin K (in the K2 MK-7 form) | 28 µg | 56 µg | 75% |
| Monacolin K (from fermented red yeast rice) | 1.45 mg | 2.9 mg | – |
| Artichoke extract (5%) | 100 mg | 200 mg | – |
| Milk thistle extract (80%) | 100 mg | 200 mg | – |
NRV, Nutrient Reference Value for an adult. The monacolin K dose (2.9 mg/day) complies with the limit of Reg. (EU) 2022/860.
Origin of monacolin K
Monacolin K is a substance formed during fermentation of rice by the yeast Monascus purpureus (red fermented rice). In food products its dose is limited to below 3 mg per day, in line with Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2022/860. In this supplement the daily serving (2 tablets) provides 2.9 mg of monacolin K.
Since 19 August 2024, monacolin K does not hold an authorised EFSA health claim (Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2024/2041 withdrew the earlier authorisation). Its use requires observing the full contraindications, see the “Contraindications and warnings” section below.
What is found in natto
Natto is a traditional Japanese fermented soy product. In our workshop it is made from certified organic soy, fermented by Bacillus subtilis natto bacteria. Ingredients naturally present in natto:
- Vitamin K (in the K2 MK-7 form, menaquinone-7)
- The enzyme nattokinase (formed during fermentation)
- Soy isoflavones (polyphenols present in soy)
- Live bacterial cultures Bacillus subtilis natto
- Spermidine and PQQ (compounds naturally present in fermented soy)
- Plant protein, fibre, B-group vitamins, minerals (potassium, magnesium, phosphorus)
Vitamin K, authorised EFSA claims (Reg. (EU) 432/2012):
- Vitamin K contributes to normal blood clotting.
- Vitamin K contributes to the maintenance of normal bones.
Nattokinase, soy isoflavones, spermidine, PQQ and the microorganisms Bacillus subtilis natto do not hold authorised EFSA health claims. This information is provided to describe the product’s composition.
How to use
Recommended daily serving: 2 tablets, during or immediately after a meal. Wash down with water.
Package contents: 60 tablets of 1000 mg. The package lasts for 30 days of use.
Best before: 26 months (the date on the package is also the batch number).
Storage: in a dry, shaded place at room temperature. No refrigeration required.
Do not exceed the recommended daily serving.
The tablets are made without synthetic excipients, which may make them more brittle during transport. We make every effort to minimise this risk.
⚠ Mandatory regulatory warnings
The product contains monacolin K (2.9 mg/day). Its use requires observing the warnings set out in Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2022/860:
- Do not consume if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.
- Do not consume in children and adolescents under 18 years of age.
- Do not consume in people over 70 years of age.
- Do not consume in case of liver or kidney disorders.
- Do not consume during treatment with statins or other cholesterol-lowering medication.
- Do not consume together with grapefruit juice.
- In case of muscle pain, tenderness or weakness, stop use and consult a doctor.
- Consult a doctor before starting use.
Additional warnings
- Soy (allergen): do not use in case of allergy to soy or soy products.
- Anticoagulant medication (vitamin K antagonists): warfarin, acenocoumarol, phenprocoumon, mandatory consultation with a doctor.
- Do not exceed the recommended daily serving.
- Do not combine with other products containing monacolin K or fermented red yeast rice (risk of exceeding the daily dose).
- A food supplement must not be used as a substitute for a varied diet. A balanced diet and a healthy lifestyle are the basis for the normal functioning of the body.
- Keep out of the reach of small children.
Scientific context
Natto is the subject of numerous scientific publications; the PMC/NCBI database holds thousands of papers on the composition, fermentation and bioavailability of natto’s ingredients. The scientific bibliography on vitamin K and our product is available on the page dedicated to vitamin K2 MK-7.
The cited scientific literature serves to illustrate the research context and does not constitute authorised EFSA health claims.
Quality and origin
The supplement is made in the producer’s Polish facility (Ton Color Marek Kołodziejski, Zielona Góra). Its base is organic natto from organic soy, traditionally fermented by Bacillus subtilis natto bacteria. After fermentation, the raw material undergoes a patented convection drying technology (Polish Patent Office (UPRP) No. PL 237235).
- Organic certificate: PL-EKO-07 (natto workshop)
- Polish Patent Office (UPRP): PL 237235 (drying technology)
- Non-GMO soy
- No artificial preservatives or colours
Producer: Ton Color Marek Kołodziejski, ul. Ludowa 5c, 65-742 Zielona Góra, Poland.
More information:
Patented quality ·
Organic certificate ·
About the workshop
Legal notice.
Food supplement. Do not use as a substitute for a varied diet and a healthy lifestyle. Keep out of the reach of small children. Do not exceed the recommended daily serving. Consultation with a doctor is recommended before starting use (see the full warnings above). Vitamin K, health claims in accordance with Reg. (EU) 432/2012. Monacolin K, the health claim authorisation was withdrawn by Reg. (EU) 2024/2041 as of 19.08.2024; the supplement uses monacolin K at a dose below 3 mg/day, in line with the limit of Reg. (EU) 2022/860. The other ingredients (nattokinase, plant extracts) do not hold authorised EFSA health claims.
