Life Extension Low Dose Vitamin K2, 90 Tobolker

Product description Life Extension Low Dose Vitamin K2

In points:

• Plays a critical role in maintaining healthy bone density
• Helps maintain adequate levels of vitamin K in the body
• Vitamin K in a low dose can help fight calcification of the arteries, thereby helping to maintain a healthy cardiovascular system and supporting the building of healthy bones.

For a brief overview of the health benefits:

Vitamin K contained in Low dose Vitamin K2 may help to fight calcification of the arteries, thereby helping to maintain a healthy cardiovascular system. Vitamin K2 is also essential in the transport of calcium from the bloodstream to bone, helping to maintain normal bone density.

Why it works:

Calcification of the arteries may be a natural consequence of the aging process. Fortunately, vitamin K can help address this phenomenon. Without adequate levels of vitamin K, calcium in the blood can bind to the arterial wall, leading to calcification [6,7]. As people age, even a slight vitamin K deficiency can pose a risk to the vascular system.

A wealth of clinical data also shows that vitamin K plays a role in maintaining normal and healthy bone density; vitamin K helps to do this by facilitating the transport of calcium from the bloodstream to bone [1-5]. In addition, vitamin K also helps calcium-regulating proteins function better in the arteries. Insufficient vitamin K levels can also lead to increased circulating levels of undercarboxylated osteocalcin, which is associated with increased bone loss in postmenopausal women [8,9].

Recommended dosage:

• Take one capsule daily with food or as recommended by a physician.

Keep out of the reach of children. Do not exceed recommended dose. Do not purchase if the outer seal is broken or damaged. If you are undergoing treatment for a medical condition or are pregnant or nursing, consult your physician first. This dietary supplement should not be used as a substitute for a varied and balanced diet and a healthy lifestyle. Store tightly sealed in a cool, dry place.

Study References:

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4. Br J Nutr. 2009 Oct;102(8):1171-8.
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8. Vitam Horm. 2008;78:393-416.
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11. Adv Nutr. 2012 Mar 1;3(2):166-73.
12. J Nutr. 2004 Nov;134(11):3100-5.
13. Blood. 2007 Apr 1;109(7):2823-31.
14. J Vasc Res. 2003 Nov-Dec;40(6):531-7.