Vitamin K is essential for blood clotting as well as brain and nervous system health.\u00a0<\/span>There’s more than one kind of Vitamin K, including Vitamins K1 and K2, with K2 offering important health benefits.\u00a0MK-4 and MK-7 are two types of K2 supplements. While you can get MK-4 naturally through grass-fed dairy, eggs and goose liver, MK-4 supplements are synthetic. MK-7 (menaquinone-7) supplements are derived from products created by soy fermentation, enabling easier absorption.<\/span><\/p>\n

Vitamin K2 is very beneficial for bone health. Low levels are typically associated with lower bone mineral density, increasing the risks for osteoporosis-related hip fractures. K2 works synergistically with Vitamin D3 and calcium to prevent bone loss, with some promising research showing reversal of bone loss with therapeutic doses of K2.\u00a0<\/span>K2 also offers heart protection, preventing calcification in the heart valves and aorta. Additionally, there is promising K2 r<\/span>esearch for the treatment and prevention of Alzheimer’s disease.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

You need more vitamin K than your body makes itself so you can supplement or use a topical cream containing vitamin K.\u00a0<\/span>Vitamin K can help prevent the dark circles that begin to appear under the eyes as we age. Studies have shown that vitamin K constricts capillaries, helping under-eye circles be less prominent.<\/span><\/p>\n

Food sources of Vitamin K1 include lettuce, broccoli, spinach, and kale as part of a healthy diet. If choosing supplements, caution should be taken if you are on anticoagulants. Make sure to check with your health professional before starting any new supplements.<\/span><\/p>\n