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Without vitamin D, our bones can’t absorb the calcium they need to stay healthy. But it gets worse! If this calcium builds up in your blood vessels or heart and prevents your blood from delivering oxygen and nutrients to your cells and tissues, you could have a stroke if the blockage is in your brain or a heart attack if the blockage is in your heart.
Vitamin K2 reduces the amount of calcium that enters your blood vessels and helps strengthen your bones, which can prevent osteoporosis.
If you’re looking to take a K2 supplement, here’s what you need to know.
There are two types of vitamin K2 supplements: MK4 and MK7. MK4 has a shorter half-life than MK7. This means it doesn’t stay in your system as long as MK7. Additionally, MK4 enters your system faster but doesn’t stay in your system as long.
MK7 can be taken once daily. You may notice that the supplement label indicates that you should take between 90 and 100 micrograms, and up to 200 micrograms if desired. Taking MK7 with vitamin D is optional, although recommended, as vitamin D plays a vital role in many chemical changes that occur throughout our bodies. When choosing a form of vitamin D, choose D3 over D2, as this will be the most bioavailable to your body for optimal results.
