Vitamin K2 as MK-7: The Unsung Nutrient Protecting Your Heart and Bones
Dr. Kumar’s Take:
Most people know about calcium and vitamin D for bones, but very few understand how important Vitamin K2, especially in the form MK-7, is for both heart and bone health. This review article highlights how Vitamin K2 helps guide calcium to the right places—your bones and teeth—and keeps it out of places it doesn’t belong, like your arteries.
Key Takeaways:
✔ Vitamin K2 activates proteins that prevent calcium from building up in arteries.
✔ The MK-7 form is more effective than MK-4 due to better absorption and longer half-life.
✔ Higher K2 intake is linked to reduced heart disease, fewer calcium deposits, and better bone strength.