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Vitamin K2 (MK7) — Easy To Swallow 100 mcg capsules

Vitamin K2 is the Best form of Vitamin K, By Far!

Vitamin K2

The famous Rotterdam Study (4807 people) showed that consuming Vitamin K1 from green leafy vegetables had no effect on cardiovascular disease, but only Vitamin K2 intake. In this study it was found that increasing Vitamin K2 intake from less than 21 mcg daily to more than 32 mcg daily decreased calcification and mortality from cardiovascular disease by about 50%.

  • So since cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death and disability in modern countries, the old adage of an "apple a day" should be changed to an apple and a Vitamin K2 capsule a day.
  • 50% less cardiovascular disease is another way of saying, "supplement with Vitamin K2 or else plan on cardiovascular disease".

That means if you're not taking Vitamin K2 daily, you're losing lifespan and going towards cardiovascular disease, needlessly.

Quick facts about current scientific research into the importance of Vitamin K2

(Please note disclaimer at bottom of page):

  • Vitamin K2 intake has been associated with 40 to 50 percent less incidence of cardiovascular disease (Geleijnse et al., 2004, pp. 3100-3105). However, these same studies showed that intake of Vitamin K1 had no effect on cardiovascular disease outcomes.
  • Vitamin K2 is theorized to be used by the body’s tissues to deposit calcium in appropriate locations, such as in the bones and teeth, and prevent it from depositing in locations where it does not belong, such as the soft tissues (Spronk et al., 2003, pp. 531-537)
  • A significant amount of evidence suggests that humans require preformed K2 in the diet to obtain and maintain optimal health. The strongest indication that humans require preformed vitamin K2 in the diet is that epidemiological and intervention studies both show its superiority over K1. Intake of K2 is inversely associated with heart disease in humans while intake of K1 is not (Geleijnse et al., 2004, pp. 3100-3105).
  • Vitamin K2 is at least three times more effective than vitamin K1 at activating proteins related to skeletal metabolism. (Schurgers et al., 2007) And remember that in the study on vitamin K2′s role in treating prostate cancer, which I mentioned at the beginning of this article, vitamin K1 had no effect. in the diet to obtain and maintain optimal health. The strongest indication that humans require preformed vitamin K2 in the diet is that epidemiological and intervention studies both show its superiority over K1.
high Vitamin K2 intake associated with better cardiovascular health

Vitamin K2 is the Most Usable Form of Vitamin K

  • Standard Vitamin K or K1 form is found in dark green leafy vegetables . Vitamin K2, however, is made in the intestines from probiotics (from the dark green leafy vegetables one has eaten) or it is also found in these foods: Natto (fermented soy), Goose liver, cheese, egg yolks, dark chicken meat, butter and it is available in supplement form.
  • Vitamin K2 is highly assimilable (20 times more usable in the body than Vitamin K1) and lasts much longer in the body than the Vitamin K1 form. Simply put, it performs MUCH better!
  • This is especially important in regard to people with poor dietary habits (most people these days) who aren’t eating 10 plus servings a day of vegetables and ample probiotic rich foods, and still want to enjoy good health.
  • As said, Vitamin K2 is up to 20 times more usable than Vitamin K1 and it is stored in the liver for use later on as needed throughout the body. A key issue in regard to normal Vitamin K assimilation is that if one’s digestive enzymes and gastric juices and/or probiotics (protective intestinal bacteria) are not at optimal levels, then even if one is eating ample (10+ daily) servings of dark green vegetables (unlikely in America) very little of the Vitamin K in those vegetables will actually be absorbed and utilized by the body.

Supplemental Form of Vitamin K2

Scientists have discovered that Vitamin K2 is well absorbed in supplement form, regardless of one’s gastrointestinal or liver health. So, with our Vitamin K2 supplement people who hate “nasty” vegetables or fermented Soy can still keep their bodies optimally supplied with Vitamin K.

Vitamin K2’s main job is to help ensure that minerals go to all the right places and don’t go to the wrong places. The right places are the bones and blood. The wrong places include calcification of the blood vessels, bone spurs and calcification of soft tissues. So, if you’re worried about hardening of the arteries, this is an important Vitamin for you.

Additionally, here are just some of the things that Vitamin K2 has been shown to do:

  • Reduces the risk of cancer
  • Boosts one's immune function
  • Aids in supporting normal blood sugar levels
  • Supports bone health
  • Reduces the risk of heart disease by helping to prevent calcification of the arteries

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Supplement Facts
Serving Size: 1 Capsule
Servings per Bottle: 30
Vitamin K2
(as Menaquinone (MK7))
100 mcg (125% DV)


Vitamin K2 Does Many Amazing Things. Check Them Out:

  1. Vitamin K2 activates proteins that play a role in blood clotting, calcium metabolism and heart health. One of its most important functions is to regulate calcium deposition.
  2. In other words, it promotes the calcification of bones.
  3. And it prevents the calcification of blood vessels and kidneys.
  4. There is growing evidence shows that it may have a role in preventing heart disease.
  5. And much more evidence that it helps to promote strong bones and help prevent fractures.
  6. Additionally, Vitamin K2 helps increase muscle strength, tolerance to stress, sex hormones, energy and endurance.

Frequency Asked Questions

Why Do Some People Say That Supplementing With Vitamin D3 Without Also Supplementing With Vitamin K2 is Dangerous?

Answer: Several lines of evidence partly support this line of reasoning, although it is not yet proven conclusively. See below:

  1. Excessively high levels of Vitamin D3 causes hypercalcemia: One symptom of extremely high vitamin D levels (toxicity) is hypercalcemia, a condition characterized by excessively high levels of calcium in the blood (a).
  2. Hypercalcemia leads to blood vessel calcification (BVC): In hypercalcemia, calcium and phosphorus levels become so high that calcium phosphate starts to accumulate in the lining of blood vessels.
  3. BVC is associated with heart disease: According to experts, blood vessel calcification is one of the main underlying causes of heart disease (b, c).
  4. Vitamin K deficiency is associated with BVC: Observational studies have linked low vitamin K levels to an increased risk of blood vessel calcification (d).
  5. High-dose vitamin K2 supplements prevented BVC in animals: A controlled study in rats at a high risk of calcification showed that a high-dose vitamin K2 supplement prevented BVC (e).
  6. Vitamin K supplements may reduce BVC in humans: One controlled study in older people showed that supplementing with 500 mcg of vitamin K1 every day for three years slowed BVC by 6% (f).
  7. High vitamin K intake may reduce the risk of heart disease: People who get high amounts of vitamin K2 from their diet are at a reduced risk of blood vessel calcification and heart disease (g, h, i).
  8. Put simply, vitamin D toxicity may cause blood vessel calcification, while vitamin K may help prevent this from happening.
  9. One nutritionist proposed that high doses of vitamin D may deplete vitamin K, potentially causing vitamin K deficiency. More research is needed before the validity of this theory can be fully confirmed (j).

I prefer food over supplementation. What food options are there for getting Vitamin K2

As the above shows, the best form by far is Natto. Most nutritionists recommend 100 mcg per day... so less than half an ounce of natto per day would achieve that goal. Alternatively, it would take nearly one third pound of hard cheese or six egg yolks to approach that some K2 dosage. Since Natto is consumed regularly by many Japanese, this may account for Japan's excellent longevity statistics.

Studies and Research About Vitamin K2

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