57% lower rate of death from coronary heart disease and 26% lower rate of death from any cause in people aged 55 and older with the highest intake.
Essential for bone density. 22% lower rate of bone fractures.
Forms of vitamin K:
K1 (phylloquinone) - found in primarily leafy greens.
K2 - found in natto or fermented soy, eggs, meat, milk and cheese.
K2 has subtypes such as MK(menaquinones)-4, MK-6, MK-7, MK9.
MK-7 and MK-9 have been shown to date to be most powerful in preventing coronary heart disease.
MK-4 has been shown to create healthy bone density in postmenopausal women.
K1 has been shown to cut in half the progression of calcification in the aortic valve.
Consult your functional medicine physician before taking Vitamin K1 if you are taking any anticoagulant medication.
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