Overview
Vitamin K2 activates proteins that direct calcium into bones and away from soft tissues like arteries. It works synergistically with Vitamin D3 to prevent arterial calcification.
Health Goals Impacted 1
This item supports, tracks, or is required for the following health goals:
Prevents arterial calcification and supports vascular flexibility.
Vitamin K2 (specifically MK-7) plays a critical role in calcium metabolism. It activates Matrix Gla Protein (MGP), a potent inhibitor of vascular calcification. Without sufficient K2, calcium can deposit in the arterial walls rather than in the bones, leading to arterial stiffness and increased pulse wave velocity.
Maintaining arterial flexibility is key to preventing hypertension and reducing the workload on the heart as we age.