What is Vitamin K2 MK-7?
Vitamin K is a family of compounds, the first which is classified as vitamin K1 or phylloquinone. K1 is produced by plants.
The second group is known as Vitamin K2, which has several forms. These forms are known as “menaquinones”. Menaquinones are produced by bacteria, and even are produced by bacteria in our gut, but these unfortunately are produced too far along in the GI tract for us to absorb.
MK-7 has two very distinct features, one, that it strongly supports bone strength, and two, that it protects the cardiovascular system. These qualities of MK-7 were discovered when researchers noticed that the Japanese communities that consumed a high amount of MK-7 had less heart disease and better bone health.
The MK-7 form of Vitamin K2 is found in select fermented foods, including fermented soy (natto-a common Japanese food), fermented chickpeas, and aged cheese.
What is bone & artery support?
In regards to bone, MK-7 allows for the carboxylation of osteocalcin, an important bone-building protein. In regards to arterial health, MK-7 regulates proteins called matrix-gla protein, which is responsible for preventing arterial calcification (1). *
Why Bone and Artery Support Contains Only MK-7, not MK-4 or K1
How can bone & artery support help you?
