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Vitamin K2

Also called: Menaquinone (MK-7, MK-4)

Helps direct calcium into bones and teeth rather than arteries. Often paired with vitamin D3.

Commonly used for

  • Bone health
  • Pairing with higher-dose vitamin D
  • Heart and artery health

Found naturally in

  • Natto (fermented soybeans)
  • Hard and aged cheeses
  • Egg yolks

Label red flags

  • Says 'vitamin K2' without naming MK-7 or MK-4

Check with a provider

  • Taking warfarin or another vitamin K antagonist. Avoid K2 unless your prescriber approves.
  • A clotting disorder

Supplements that contain it

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Parts of the body it affects

Explore what each area does and the conditions that can affect it.

Illustration of a healthy joint with cartilage and joint lining

Joints

Joints let your bones move smoothly. Swelling and morning stiffness, rather than ache alone, can point to inflammation.

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Dr. Lesher, ND

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