Improved Arterial Health with Life Extension Low Dose Vitamin K2 – Non-GMO, Gluten-Free – 90 Softgels

Numerous human clinical studies have demonstrated that vitamin K plays a critical role in maintaining healthy bone density by facilitating the transportation of calcium from the bloodstream into the bone.1-5 Additionally, vitamin K is required by calcium-regulating proteins in the arteries. Matrix Gla-protein (MGP) is a vitamin K-dependent protein, and it must be carboxylated to function properly. Inadequate vitamin K status leads to inactive uncarboxylated MGP (ucMGP), which accumulates at sites of arterial calcification.6,7 Since MGP is a potent local inhibitor of arterial calcification, it is essential for the overall health of the cardiovascular system. Without sufficient vitamin K, calcium in the blood can bind to the arterial wall, resulting in calcification.8,9 Even a subclinical vitamin K deficiency can pose risks to the vascular system as people age.

Furthermore, poor vitamin K status also results in increased circulating levels of undercarboxylated osteocalcin, which has been associated with increased bone loss in postmenopausal women.

Regarding heart health, high intakes of vitamin K2 are correlated with better arterial health. This is because vitamin K2 facilitates the process of moving calcium out of the bloodstream and into the arteries.

When it comes to vitamin K, K2 is up to 10 times more bioavailable than K1, allowing it to remain biologically active in the body for longer. Additionally, the menaquinone-7 form of K2 metabolizes more slowly, providing a more consistent supply to the body.

For those who do not consume sufficient dietary K2, supplementation can be an alternative to ensure the body gets enough of this essential nutrient to reap all the benefits.

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