Vitamin K2
VitaminFound in some animal products and fermented foods; purported benefits have failed to materialize
Food Sources
Foods that contain Vitamin K2.
- Natto
Vitamin K2 is in meat, dairy products, liver, eggs, and Japanese natto (fermented soy beans)
Source: Nutrition, Food and Diet in Ageing and Longevity
Health Benefits
Health conditions that Vitamin K2 may influence, based on research.
Protects Against
- Osteoporosis
Vitamin K2 contributes to the retention of calcium in the bone mass, preventing its redistribution into blood vessels and the risk of calcification
Source: Nutrition, Food and Diet in Ageing and Longevity
- Cardiovascular Disease
Vitamin K2 prevents calcium redistribution into blood vessels and the risk of calcification. Produced by the gut microbiota
Source: Nutrition, Food and Diet in Ageing and Longevity
Recipes with Vitamin K2
Recipes featuring foods that contain Vitamin K2.
Sources
- How Not to Age
- Nutrition, Food and Diet in Ageing and Longevity