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Vitamin K is an essential nutrient that plays a key role in blood clotting and blood vessel and bone health. This vitamin needs to be obtained from food or supplements on a daily basis, as our body cannot produce it on its own.
There are two main forms of this vitamin: Vitamin K1 and Vitamin K2 .
Vitamin K1 , also known as phylloquinone, is found mainly in leafy vegetables such as spinach, cabbage, broccoli and is essential mainly for blood clotting and the formation of important proteins in the liver and indirectly in many other processes.
Vitamin K2 is crucial for the health of bones and the cardiovascular system . It helps to properly place calcium in the bones and teeth, which promotes their strength and health. Vitamin K2 also helps prevent calcification of the arteries, which can improve heart health. Important for the health of bones and blood vessels .
Vitamin K2, also known as menaquinone, is found mainly in animal products and fermented foods such as natto and some types of cheese, and is essential for bone health and calcium regulation in the body. Vitamin K2 comes in several forms, of which the MK-7 form appears to be the most effective . The recommended daily dose for Vitamin K1 is 90-150 mcg (up to 1000 mcg), for Vitamin K2 (MK-7) about 90-360 mcg .
It is important to note that higher doses of vitamin K do not increase the risk of blood clotting , as they only activate the proteins needed for proper blood clotting . Vitamin K1 supports healthy blood clotting and liver health, and indirectly supports vein and blood vessel health by promoting proper blood circulation.
Vitamin K2 has a critical effect on bone health and the activation of proteins involved in the prevention of calcium deposits in the arteries . It is recommended to take vitamin D3 together with vitamin K2 and K1 , because together they synergistically support bone and cardiovascular health and activate vitamin K-dependent proteins.
Vitamin D3 helps the body absorb calcium , which is important for bone strength , while Vitamin K2 helps redirect calcium into the bones and away from the arteries .
Vitamin K2 occurs in two different isomers : trans and cis , which differ in the arrangement of chemical bonds in the molecule. The important thing is that the correct form is 100% All-Trans , which is natural for the body and easily absorbed .
The cis form or a mixture of cis and trans forms are found in cheaper , lower quality products and, according to studies, may not have the same benefits as the trans form.
For MK-7 vitamin K2 products from Now Foods, Healthy Origins and Nutraday, we only carry the best 100% All-Trans form.
Vitamin K2 is crucial for healthy bones and heart. Add this essential vitamin to your diet with vitamin K (K1 + K2) supplements.