Vitamin K
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Vitamin K is essential for bone health as it helps regulate calcium metabolism and promotes bone mineralization. Adequate vitamin K intake is associated with improved bone density and reduced risk of fractures, particularly in postmenopausal women and older adults. Vitamin K works synergistically with vitamin D and other bone-supporting nutrients to maintain skeletal integrity and prevent osteoporosis.
Vitamin K and vitamin D work synergistically to support bone health. Vitamin D helps regulate calcium absorption in the intestines, while vitamin K activates proteins involved in bone mineralization and prevents calcium from depositing in soft tissues like arteries. Taking vitamin K alongside vitamin D ensures proper calcium utilization and distribution, optimizing bone density and reducing the risk of vascular calcification and cardiovascular disease. See Ortho Molecular Products Vitamin D3 with K2 liquid.
Research suggests that vitamin K2 may help prevent arterial calcification, a process where calcium deposits accumulate in the walls of arteries, leading to stiffening and narrowing of blood vessels. By activating proteins that direct calcium away from arteries and into bones, vitamin K2 helps maintain arterial flexibility and integrity, reducing the risk of atherosclerosis.