Vitamin K is actually a group of fat-soluble vitamins. The most important are vitamins K1 and K2. Vitamin K1 (phylloquinone) is found in green leafy vegetables, but is poorly absorbed, has a short bioavailability and remains mostly in the liver. Vitamin K2 (menaquinone) is produced by bacteria in a healthy intestinal environment, but most of it is excreted in the stool. Among foods, the richest source of vitamin K2 is the traditional Japanese food natto, made from fermented boiled soybeans. Vitamin K2 is scarce in foods typical of Western society.

Preparation Vitamin K2 cps. contains a natural form of vitamin K2, the so-called MK-7 isomer, which is obtained through a patented biofermentation process. This form has better bioavailability and stays in the blood serum longer compared to other forms of vitamin K. To achieve the maximum effect in the body, MK-7 is the optimal source of vitamin K2.

Vitamin K contributes to bone mineralization, therefore it is necessary for the formation and maintenance of normal bone structure. The synthesis of bone proteins, of which osteocalcin is the most abundant, is dependent on vitamin K. Osteocalcin has an important role in the control of tissue mineralization and bone remodeling.

The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) has confirmed that vitamin K contributes to the maintenance of healthy bones.

Bone growth and mineralization (the deposition of mineral substances in the bones) are most intense in humans during childhood and adolescence. The maximum amount of bone mass is reached around the age of thirty, after which the amount of bone mass decreases. In women, bone loss is accelerated by the hormonal changes that occur before and during menopause. For this reason, adequate nutrition with sufficient protein, minerals and vitamins, daily exercise, avoiding smoking and consumption of carbonated drinks and alcohol, which significantly damage bone mass, are very important at any age.

Recommended dose:

1 capsule 1 to 2 times a day, drink with water. For children, pregnant and lactating women, 1 capsule per day, to be administered with water.

Composition:

*RVH = nutritional reference value

bulking agent: microcrystalline cellulose; gelling agent: gelatin; menaquinone-7, anti-caking agents: magnesium stearate, colloidal silicon dioxide; dye: titanium dioxide

Notice:

Consult your doctor before use if you are taking blood thinners. A varied, balanced diet and a healthy lifestyle are important factors for your health.

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