Vitamin K2
K vitamins are a group of fat-soluble vitamins. Vitamins K1 and K2 are the two most important forms of vitamin K found in foods. Vitamin K1 generally plays a role in blood coagulation, while vitamin K2 plays a role in building bone, maintaining bone strength and preventing calcium accumulation in vessels.
While vitamin K2 reduces the risk of cardiovascular disease, innovative treatment methods that should be applied to optimize bone strength and reduce the risk of fractures were included. Vitamin K2 should be taken along with calcium, vitamin D and magnesium to support strong bones and healthy vessels.
Studies conclude that vitamin K2 is effective in improving bone health. A meta-analysis study concluded that high vitamin K2 levels decreased by approximately 60% in vertebral fractures, 77% in hip fractures, and approximately 81% in all non-vertebral fractures. Vitamin K2 supplementation increased bone strength in postmenopausal women in a three-year clinical study.
In addition, increased vitamin K2 intake is thought to be associated with a decrease in calcium accumulation in the vessels. In addition, clinical studies have proven that vitamin K2 supplementation increases the elasticity of the vessels (in three years).
Vitamin K2 activates proteins that help the body use calcium properly by simultaneously supporting skeletal and cardiovascular health.
The fact that vitamin K2 supplements are based on olive oil increases the absorption and benefits. K2 vitamins offered with vitamin D should be preferred.
K2 vitamin doses should be under the supervision of a doctor and the dose to be used for the treatment of the patient can be increased or decreased by the doctor.