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Vitamin K2 is the name for a group of vitamin K forms called menaquinones, sharing the same 2‑methyl‑1,4‑naphthoquinone core and differing by the length of their isoprenoid side chain. It occurs naturally in certain fermented foods and in animal-derived foods, and in the body some vitamin K can be converted into specific menaquinone forms. In supplements, vitamin K2 is most commonly provided as menaquinone‑7 (MK‑7) or menaquinone‑4 (MK‑4), typically dissolved in oil and filled into softgels, or deposited onto carriers such as microcrystalline cellulose for tablets and capsules. On labels it may appear as “menaquinone”, “MK‑7”, or “MK‑4”, with amounts usually declared in micrograms. In cosmetics, vitamin K and related derivatives may be used in low-percentage topical formulas, often in oil-soluble or encapsulated delivery systems. As a fat‑soluble vitamin, it is commonly formulated with lipid ingredients to support stability and dispersion within the product.

Fat-soluble vitamin; essential for blood clotting and bone health.

Fat-soluble vitamin; essential for vision, immunity, and skin.

Fat-soluble antioxidant that protects cells from oxidative damage.

Krill oil is a marine oil obtained from Antarctic krill (Euphausia superba), a small planktonic crustacean. In food supplements it is used as a source of long-chain omega-3 fatty acids, mainly EPA and DHA, which in krill are often present in phospholipid-bound forms alongside a fraction of triglycerides. Commercial products are typically standardised for their EPA+DHA content and are most commonly presented as softgel capsules, more rarely as a liquid oil. As an animal-derived ingredient, its composition can vary with extraction and purification methods. In formulations, krill oil may be combined with added antioxidants to support oxidative stability and with other marine oils.

Coenzyme Q10 is a lipophilic benzoquinone (ubiquinone-10) that occurs naturally in human cells and in many foods in small amounts. In food supplements it is typically provided as ubiquinone (the oxidised form) or ubiquinol (the reduced form), commonly dispersed in oils or microencapsulated for softgels, capsules or powders. In cosmetics it is most often declared under the INCI name “Ubiquinone” and is used in emulsions such as face creams, eye-area products, serums and body lotions. As a fat-soluble molecule, it is usually formulated into the oil phase and paired with other formula antioxidants to support stability. On labels it may also appear as “ubidecarenone”, a naming variant used in some markets for the same substance. Cosmetic- and supplement-grade material may be produced by fermentation or synthesis and then standardised for purity.