The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) has scientifically examined and confirmed the functions of vitamin K in the human body: [1]
- Vitamin K contributes to normal blood clotting
- Vitamin K contributes to the maintenance of normal bone health
Vitamin K2 is crucial for strong, normal bones and clean, elastic arteries. It regulates the storage and utilization of calcium in our body.
Calcium deficiency in the bones leads to a decrease in bone density. Chronic excess calcium in the arteries leads to a deposition of calcium in the vessel walls. Vitamin K2 therefore provides a double protection for bone health as well as for the blood vessels and the cardiovascular system.
Vitamin K2 activates the matrix Gla protein (MGP), which is responsible for regulating calcium in the arterial walls. MGP is the most effective inhibitory factor against vascular calcification and can only be activated by vitamin K2.
A lack of vitamin K2 can therefore lead to calcium deposits in the blood vessel walls. In fact, healthy arterial tissue typically contains significantly higher levels of K2 compared to calcified arteries.
Studies have shown that vitamin K2 is just as important as calcium and vitamin D3 for building and maintaining normal, strong bones. Vitamin D3 promotes the formation of osteocalcin, while vitamin K2 activates osteocalcin, which is responsible for storing calcium in the bones.
Insufficient vitamin K2 can result in reduced bone density, even when the intake of calcium and vitamin D3 is adequate.
Instead, calcium is deposited in the walls of arteries and other soft tissues throughout the body. This phenomenon also explains why many elderly individuals suffer from calcified arteries while concurrently experiencing brittle, calcium-poor bones.
Prof. Vermeer from Maastricht University recommends that people over 50 take vitamin K2 in a dosage of 100 to 200 µg per day. The higher dosage of 200 µg is particularly recommended for individuals who want to make sure that all matrix Gla proteins (MGP) in the body are activated.
For healthy individuals under the age of 50, a daily intake of 50 µg should be sufficient to maintain an adequate supply of vitamin K2. If you are also taking vitamin D daily, it is recommended to consume at least 100 µg of vitamin K2 per day, although 200 µg of vitamin K2 would be even more beneficial.
Highly dosed and well tolerated: Each drop contains 100 µg of natural vitamin K2 as all-trans MK7 of the highest quality.
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Individuals taking anticoagulants or those with a blood clotting disorder should consult their doctor before using this product. The reason for this is that taking vitamin K2 could reduce the effect of coumarin-based anticoagulants.