The Vitamin Rarely Talked About: K2

Vitamin K which may be synthesized by gut bacteria and found in tomatoes, peppers and olive oil provides relief for individuals with blood clotting disorders since it facilitates clotting of the blood. When Vitamin K is lacking in the body hemorraghing occurs as well as prolonged diarrhea in certain individuals. Benefits of Vitamin K include reduction of menstrual flow, prevention of cancerous tumors and it ameliorates the effects of antibiotics prescribed for bacteria.The K Vitamins help to alleviate dark circles from under the eyes.

To date, the rarest of the K vitamins is Vitamin K2. It is the least talked about vitamin yet it has so many health benefits. Vitamin K2 is found in animal and fermented foods. It is used to activate proteins and to regulate where calcium ends up in the human body.

K2 prevents heart disease, and deters calcium from being deposited into the arteries because it flushes out plaque from the arteries. It also improves bone and joint health as well as decreases the risk of osteoporosis in menopausal women.

Vitamin K2 stimulates growth of teeth beneath the enamel and improves dental health. It is very effective in treating thyroid issues as it prevents hypothyroidism and also averts breast cancer.

Diabetics who opt to take K2 in order to prevent cardiovascular disease should do so mindfully and under the care of a physician since their blood sugar levels have to be monitored closely while on the vitamin.

Foods which contain K2 are as follows:

Natto-Fermented Soy eans

Soft Cheeses (Brie, Blue Cheese)

Hard Cheeses (Gouda, Cheddar)

Chicken-Dumsticks

Egg Yolk

Yogurt

Liver

Milk

Turnip Greens

Brussel Sprouts