In addition to promoting healthy blood clotting, vitamin K is necessary for the formation and maintenance of healthy bone tissue. We obtain vitamin K1 through our diet, while our intestinal flora produces limited amounts of vitamin K2. For many people, this is not sufficient. That is why (preventive) extra intake of K2 is recommended.
What is vitamin K2?
Vitamin K is a fat-soluble vitamin. Part of what we need is produced by our intestinal flora in the form of vitamin K2 (menaquinone). The rest must be obtained by our body through food. Food mainly contains K1 (phylloquinone). Babies are given extra vitamin K2 for the first 12 weeks because their gut bacteria do not yet produce enough K2. Because of its function for bones and joints, (preventive) extra intake of vitamin K2 is especially recommended for women going through the menopause and people who take antibiotics for long periods of time. An inadequate diet also poses a risk.
Vegan and natural vitamin K2
Green vegetables contain a lot of vitamin K. About 90% of this is vitamin K1, which is less easily absorbed by our bodies than K2. Fermented products such as yoghurt and cheese contain K2. Another fermented product from Japanese food culture is natto, which contains an extremely high level of easily absorbed natural vitamin K2. Purely natural, vegan and healthy. This ultimate form of vitamin K2 is called MK7.
Order the best form of vitamin K2
All VitaminFit vitamin K2 drops consist of natural and easily absorbable MK7. In combination with vitamin D3, vitamin K2 increases calcium absorption by the bones. For babies, the recommended daily amount is 150 micrograms during the first 12 weeks. After this, or if your baby is fed more than 500 millilitres of formula per day, you can stop.
For adults, the recommended daily amount is 75 micrograms. VitaminFit's vitamin K2 drops are absorbed directly through the oral mucosa. The drops are available for babies, children and adults, easy to dose with the special dropper pipette and 100% plant-based. Suitable for vegetarians and vegans.
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