Health and Well-being
Here’s Why We Need Vitamin K2 for Structural Health.
Vitamin K2 (menaquinones) is valuable for cardiovascular, kidney, osteoporosis, and dental health based on a literature review.
Why We Need Vitamin K2
I have been using vitamin D for a long time. In my younger years, I did not know about K2 (menaquinone) but heard a lot about K1 (phylloquinone).
I thought they had the same functions. Even though Danish biochemist Dr. Henrik Dam discovered vitamin K2 in 1929, it is still not as popular as other essential vitamins.
Vitamin K2 was advised to me by a family physician when my vitamin D levels were below the normal range. She recommended 90 micrograms of Menaquinone 7, available without prescription in my country. As my regular vitamin D3 tablets did not include K2, I purchased them as separate tablets. Nowadays, several over-the-counter D3 supplements include K2.
In later years, vitamin K2 has become an interest to me as more and more medical professionals have started talking about its health benefits. In addition, I came across many scientific studies investigating this important yet less-known vitamin.
