What is vitamin K?
Vitamin K ensures our blood can clot properly by producing proteins. Without this vitamin, our blood would take a very long time to clot, potentially hindering wounds from healing properly.
Vitamin K is also thought to support bone health in senior people.
What is vitamin K2?
Vitamin K2 is one of two vitamins within the overall vitamin K group.
Vitamin K1 (phylloquinone): this form of vitamin K is mainly found in plant foods.
Vitamin K2 (menaquinone) is found mostly in fermented foods, such as sauerkraut and animal products. A small amount is also produced naturally in the human gut by turning vitamin K1 into vitamin K2.
What is vitamin K2 good for?
Vitamin K2 holds key benefits for our bodies as it creates proteins that direct calcium from the blood vessels into the bones to help support the health of bones and blood vessels. It is also said to be good for building strong teeth and helping to maintain a healthy heart.
