For Kids
Vitamin K is involved in mineralization, so it is needed to form and maintain a normal bone structure.
Vitamin K is actually a group of fat-soluble vitamins. The most important are vitamins K1 and K2. Vitamin K1 (phylloquinone) is in green leafy vegetables, but is poorly absorbed, has a short bioavailability and remains predominantly in the liver.
Vitamin K2 (menaquinone) is produced by bacteria in a healthy intestinal environment, but most leave the stool. Of the foods, the richest source of vitamin K2 is traditional Japanese natto food made from fermented boiled soybeans. Vitamin K2 is little present in food typical of Western society.
Vitamin K2 cps. contains a natural form of vitamin K2, the so-called MK-7 isomer, which is obtained by a patented biofermentation process. This form has better bioavailability and remains in the blood serum longer compared to other forms of vitamin K. To achieve the maximum effect in the body, MK-7 is the optimal source of vitamin K2.
Vitamin K contributes to bone mineralization, so it is needed to form and maintain normal bone structure. The synthesis of bone proteins, of which osteocalcin is most abundant, is dependent on vitamin K. Osteocalcin plays an important role in the control of tissue mineralization and bone remodeling.
The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) has confirmed that vitamin K helps to keep bones normal.
Bone growth and mineralization (storage of minerals in the bones) are most intense in humans during childhood and adolescence. The maximum amount of bone mass is reached around thirty years of age, then the amount of bone mass decreases. In women, the loss of bone mass is accelerated by hormonal changes that occur before and during menopause. For this reason, proper nutrition with plenty of protein, minerals and vitamins is very important at any age. Daily exercise, smoking and drinking of carbonated drinks and alcohol are also important, which is significantly detrimental to bone mass.
A varied, balanced diet and a healthy lifestyle are important factors in your health.
Recommended dosage
1 capsule 1-2 times a day, drink with water.
For children, pregnant and lactating women 1 capsule daily, drink with water.
