Vitamin K2: Essential For Calcium Absorption in Women

There is a relatively unknown and misunderstood vitamin which is gaining momentum in the world of health care, and for good reason: the one and only Vitamin K2!

Let’s Explore Vitamin K2

Vitamin K2 is a fat-soluble vitamin, and many of us now consume low-fat diets. As a result, we do not get adequate amounts of K2 into our bodies, which could have serious long-term repercussions, especially for women. Why do I need this, you may ask? Well, simply put, it is the ‘key’ that unlocks the door from your bloodstream to let calcium flow into your bones and bone marrow. Correct supplementation with vitamin K2 is essential, and it may be the modern-day “missing link” to increasing your bone density.

Why are most people K2-deficient? Our modern-day lifestyle is mainly to blame here, with constant eating fads, yo-yo dieting, and health trends; we have destroyed our natural diets and absorption of nutrients as a result.

Here are a few other well-known causes of a deficiency

• Eating a poor or restricted diet.
• Having certain conditions like Crohn’s disease, ulcerative colitis, celiac disease, and others that interfere with nutrient absorption.
• Dealing with a liver condition that interferes with vitamin storage.
• Taking certain medications, such as broad-spectrum antibiotics, cholesterol drugs, and aspirin, may potentially impact or block vitamin absorption.
• Eating foods containing the wrong type of this vitamin with poor bioavailability.

Benefits of Vitamin K2

• Protects us from heart disease
• Ensures healthy skin
• The formation of strong bones
• Promotes healthy brain function
• Supports growth and development
• Helps to prevent cancer

Sources of K2 include natto, sauerkraut, cheese, eggs, butter, chicken livers, chicken breasts and ground beef. It is always best to consult a health care professional to get the best advice and nutraceutical supplementation to benefit and improve your health; never self-medicate, as it is dangerous.