K2 vital vitamin supplement – the rare vitamin

 
All we knew about the physiological role of vitamin K (vitamin K1, phylloquinone) so far was that it assists the deposition of calcium into the bones. However, the discovery of vitamin K2 (menaquinone) brought the other role of vitamin K to light, namely that it prevents the deposition of calcium in the vein walls, i.e. it inhibits arteriosclerosis.



Research on vitamin K2 has also proved that it is much more efficient than vitamin K1 in terms of its effects to assist the deposition of calcium into the bones and to prevent arteriosclerosis.


 
Intensive research also demonstrated that the majority of people living in industrialised countries suffer from vitamin K deficiency. Optimal daily intake would be 100-120 mg, however, only an average of 60-80 mg is obtained (mainly from fermented foods such as cheeses).



It has also been verified in trials that an ‘extra’ 40-50 mg K2 daily intake is essential for the deposition of calcium into the bones and to prevent arteriosclerosis. Accordingly, it plays an important role in the prevention of the development of certain cardiovascular diseases. This is why it is important to take vitamin D along with vitamin K2.
 


Previously, K vitamins were thought to have an important role only in blood coagulation. However, experiments carried out in the last ten years have revealed that vitamin K2, mainly due to its pharmacological characteristics, acts as a so-called cofactor in many other physiological and biochemical processes.
 


It can be found in substantial amount in aromatic cheeses, from which 12-15 decagram covers the daily need of vitamin K2.


 
Deficiency of vitamin K2 is now a general feature of European people.
A recent 10-year experiment with over twenty thousand participants (between the ages 35-64) has shown that the proper level of vitamin K2 protects also against cancer.
It was found that cancer developed in 1755 participant during the examined 10 years, mainly in those with a K2 plasma level lower than the average [K. Nimptsch, S. Rohrmann, R. Kaaks, J. Linseisen: K. Nimptsch, S. Rohrmann, R. Kaaks, J. Linseisen: Dietary vitamin K intake in relation to cancer incidence and mortality: results from the Heidelberg cohort of the European Prospective Investigation into Cancer and Nutrition (EPIC-Heidelberg), American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, 2009].
 


Similar results were obtained by another research team who examined the correlation between lymphoma (a cancer in the lymphatic system) and the level of vitamin K. They found that the prevalence of lymphoma was 45% higher in people with a daily vitamin K intake below 108 micrograms (101. Annual Meeting of the American Association for Cancer Research).
 
 


Who is it recommended for?

Young people, active women and businessmen who find it important to take care of their body even in this rushing world, as vitamin K2 plays an important role in the prevention of the development of certain cardiovascular diseases. It is also recommended for the elderly as vitamin K2 not only assists the deposition of calcium into the bones but also prevents arteriosclerosis.



The usage of K2 vital vitamin supplement:

Recommended dose: one capsule a day. One carton of K2 vitamin supplement contains 30 capsules, which is one month supply.

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