It is a nutritional supplement that helps improve the health of the bones and the cardiovascular system.
Vitamin K is a fat-soluble vitamin necessary to synthesize the proteins that help control bleeding (clotting factors) and therefore for normal blood clotting. It occurs naturally in two forms: vitamin K1 (phytoquinone) found in leafy green vegetables and vitamin K2 (menaquinone) found in meat, cheese, and eggs.
When the body has low levels of vitamin D, the risk of cardiovascular events or heart conditions increases in older people. This happens because over time the manufacture of vitamin D3 in the body is reduced and it is necessary to take dietary supplements to ensure an adequate level.
This vitamin is necessary to prolong the life of white blood cells, causing resistance levels to increase to protect the body from disease.
Vitamin D3 is stored in the fatty tissues of the body and allows the bones to absorb calcium and phosphorus, which are essential for maintaining a healthy skeletal system. Vitamin K acts in synergy with vitamin D, another essential vitamin for bones. Vitamin D ensures that calcium levels in the blood are high, while vitamin K2 promotes the accumulation of the mineral in the bone.
