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Vitamin K2 benefits go far beyond blood clotting. After years of studying nutritional science, I've witnessed how this overlooked nutrient affects health outcomes. People consuming at least 32 micrograms of vitamin K2 daily are 50% less likely to die from heart disease related to hardened arteries [12]. Each additional 10 micrograms consumed daily decreases the risk of heart disease by 9% [12]. Vitamin K consists of compounds including phylloquinone (K1) and menaquinones (K2) that control coagul …

Over 90% of tested vitamin K2 supplements contain no Trans isomer or significantly less than stated on the label. This alarming statistic reflects what most consumers face when searching for effective K2 supplements. The MK4 and MK7 forms of vitamin K2 differ substantially in terms of bioavailability and health applications. MK7 remains detectable in serum for up to 48 hours with a half-life of approximately 68 hours. MK4 has a significantly shorter half-life, approximately 2 hours. Clinical tri …