Vitamin K2 (menaquinone)

Vitamin K2 is a fat-soluble vitamin that plays a role in blood clotting, the maintenance of healthy bone, and the regulation of blood calcium levels. It is found mainly in certain animal and fermented foods and is produced by gut bacteria in the large intestine. It plays an important role in increasing the enzymes that activate vitamin D made proteins responsible for regulating where calcium is deposited in the body. This not only supports skeletal health, but also prevents the deposition of calcium in soft tissues, including the calcification of the arteries,which contributes to cardiovascular disease.