HEALTH REPORT
W hat is vitamin it? Nutritional scientist Dr Christopher Speed reports. Vitamin K is, in fact, a group of fat-soluble vitamins, with the two most important being vitamin K1 (phylloquinone) and K2 (menaquinone). Vitamin K1 is needed to form thrombin, a blood-clotting chemical, while K2 is essential for building and maintaining strong bones, and avoiding calcium deposits in the arteries. Research suggests that vitamin K2 plays a role in cardiovascular, brain, skin and prostate health. Quite frankly, everyone does. Generally speaking, the typical Western diet contains insufficient amounts of vitamin K2 to adequately activate MGP, which means about 30 per cent of vitamin K2- activated proteins remain inactive in the body. Supplementation with vitamin K2 is therefore the optimal solution. To achieve long-term preservation of cardiovascular Kudos for K2 K2? And are you getting enough of How does it work? Vitamin K2 activates inert proteins in the body, such as Matrix GLA Protein (MGP) and osteocalcin; this action in turn preserves the healthy structure and function of the cardiovascular system as well as increasing bone density and strength. A three-year research study has shown that a daily dose of 180 mcg of vitamin K2, in the form of menaquinone-7 (MK-7), improved bone mineral density and strength and arterial flexibility in post-menopausal women. What are the best sources? Good sources of vitamin K include yoghurt (live), alfalfa, egg yolks, broccoli, Brussels sprouts, leafy green vegetables, green tea, kelp, wholegrains, liver, tomatoes and fish liver oil. The traditional Japanese dish natto (fermented soy beans) is the richest known source of natural vitamin K2 as MK-7. Fermented foods like mature cheeses and curd also supply vitamin K2, but only at relatively low levels. Who needs vitamin K2?
Supports cardiovascular system health Helps reduce free radical damage to body cells Anti-inflammatory Helps support healthy cholesterol Tocotrienols derived from Annatto seeds (Bixa orellano). Vegan. Does not contain palm oil, dairy, gluten, lactose, nuts, or soy. 1 Study supported by National Institute of Health (CA 47597) and the Palm Oil Research Institute of Malaysia (PORIM). Serbinova E, et al. Free Radical Biology & Medicine, 1991:10(5); 263-75. Always read the label. Follow the directions for use. If symptoms persist, talk to your health professional.
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ISSUE 57 • 2020
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