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Now Available -- Exclusively at Mercola.com Vitamin K2 (MK-7): The Pinnacle of Bone and Heart Health*
Vitamin K is absolutely essential to build strong bones -- and helps promote heart health. For several years, compelling evidence has shown that most people don't get enough vitamin K to protect their health through the foods they eat.
Green leafy vegetables supply almost half of the vitamin K for the majority of Americans. Most foods considered rich in vitamin K have shown to have less vitamin K than previously thought. Despite this vital information, the majority of multi-vitamins don't contain any vitamin K at all -- and those that do don't contain enough.
Recent research supporting vitamin K's usefulness in bone and heart health is now becoming too abundant to overlook.* Still, few health conscious consumers understand the importance of supplementing vitamin K. For this reason, I now offer the most concentrated health-promoting form of this vitamin available -- Vitamin K2 -- in supplemental form*.
Vitamin K2 is a newly available extract of natto that provides the highly bioavailableform of vitamin K2 as menaquinone MK-7. This exclusive patented formula of Vitamin K2 is only available on-line here at Mercola.com. You won't find it commercially anywhere else on the Internet in the United States.
Vastly superior to other forms of vitamin K, non-toxic vitamin K2 offers many critical health-promoting advantages, including:
- Better absorption rate* -- unlike vitamin K1, vitamin K2 does not concentrate in the liver. The body stores only limited amounts of vitamin K in the liver, so vitamin rich foods must be consumed regularly, and with only 10% absorption of vitamin K1 from vegetables -- you are receiving only pennies on the dollars. Vitamin K2 works primarily outside of the liver in the bone and blood vessels.*
This uniquely branded powerful form of vitamin K2 is poised to revolutionize the market for bone health and heart health supplements.*
Vitamin K -- the Future of Health Promotion*
 Vitamin K is unique because it shows no toxicity. With research now focusing on its potential effects on the brain, liver and pancreas, vitamin K is one of the most promising vitamins of our time.*
In 1929, Danish scientist, Dr. Henrik Dam discovered vitamin K. The "K" is for Koagulation -- essential for proper blood clotting.* Vitamin K is unique because it acts like a hormone, but shows no toxicity. With research now focusing on its potential effects . Sometimes referred to as "the forgotten vitamin," the many other benefits of vitamin K are often overlooked.
Vitamin K plays a crucial role in many bodily functions.* It may be a key vitamin to fight the signs of aging* -- it's a stronger antioxidant than vitamin E or coenzyme Q10.* And now, scientists are even looking at vitamin K to be the future of promoting immune health and supporting memory.*
Considering the importance of this vitamin, it's reasonable to question if you're getting enough. Vitamin K exists in three forms, K1, K2, and K3. All are fat-soluble. This is important because dietary fat is necessary for the absorption of the vitamin -meaning that in order for your body to absorb it effectively, you need to eat some fat along with it.
Vitamin K1, or phylloquinone, is found naturally in plants. Vitamin K2, also called menaquinone, is made by the bacteria that line the gastrointestinal tract. Vitamin K3, or menadione (that I do not recommend) is manmade and is generally regarded as toxic because it generates free radicals. It's important to note that toxicity has occurred in infants given synthetic vitamin K3 by injection.
Health-Promoting Powers of Vitamin K2 Abundant in Ancient Food*
The best natural source of vitamin K2 is derived from an ancient Japanese food called Natto. Natto is made from fermented soybeans and significant amounts of vitamin K2 are produced during the fermentation process.
Fermented foods, such as natto, typically have the highest concentration of vitamin K found in the human diet and can provide several milligrams of vitamin K2 on a daily basis. This level far exceeds the amount found in dark green vegetables.
Since most Americans do not eat traditionally fermented foods like natto, adding them to your diet is a must as the health benefits are tremendous. It has also been reported that the sticky part of natto contains polyglutamin acid -- an acid that aids the absorption of calcium from the intestine.
SAFELY Boost Bone Health With K2*
For early support of bone health, nutritional interventions are a great choice as they are non-toxic and inexpensive.* While other nutrients are important for maintaining bone health, there is increasing evidence indicating a significant role for vitamin K in bone metabolism and healthy bone growth.*
Vitamin K has been linked to osteoblasts, the cells that generate or "lay down" bone and produce a specific protein known as osteocalcin.*
It was found that the protein osteocalcin acts as a kind of glue that helps to incorporate calcium into the bones, and vitamin K2 is necessary in order to produce this protein.*
Research shows that vitamin K regulates calcium in the bones and arteries -- promoting heart health and bone health at the same time.* Vitamin K seems to do the impossible accommodating the needs of both bones and arteries.*
Vitamin K works through an amino acid called "Gla," which stands for gamma carboxyglutamic acid. Gla is part of a certain kind of protein that controls calcium.* Researchers believe there are at least one hundred of these proteins scattered throughout the body. Vitamin K is the only vitamin that makes these proteins work.*
Vitamin K achieves a process on the proteins called "carboxylation."* Carboxylation gives the proteins claws so they can hold onto calcium.* Once the protein grabs onto calcium -- it can be moved.*
Proteins that don't get enough vitamin K can't hold on to calcium. Without a functioning protein to control it, calcium drifts out of bone and into arteries and other soft tissue. Vitamin K2 gently redirects the "lost" calcium back to the bone bank.*
One ground-breaking study observed the change in circulating vitamin K2 (MK-7) and Gla osteocalcin concentrations in normal individuals with the intake of natto.* Volunteers were divided into three groups. One group received regular natto, while the other two groups were given natto reinforced with two varying concentrations of MK-7.
Serum MK-7 and gamma-carboxylated osteocalcin concentrations were significantly raised 7, 10, and 14 days after the start of the intake of reinforced natto.* However, serum gamma-carboxylated osteocalcin levels were not significantly elevated by the intake of regular natto, although serum-MK-7 levels were significantly raised.
The findings suggest that the intake of MK-7 of less than an appropriate amount may not cause any significant elevation of serum gamma-carboxylated osteocalcin in the bone matrix. The intake of reinforced natto, which contains more MK-7 than regular natto, may contribute to the promotion of bone health.*
Advantages of Mercola Vitamin K2 MK-7 (Menaquinone-7) Over Other Various Types of Vitamin K2 Available on the Market
- 10 times more absorption than other Vitamin K forms, not bound to fiber (like Vitamin K1)
- Longer residual time in the human body
- Works outside the liver (extrahepatic) to regulate calcium in blood vessels and promote bone health and 10 other biochemical's pathways with unknown application*
- MK-7 may have less interactions with medicines such as Coumadin
- MK-7 occurs with good bacteria which can create probiotics in the gastrointestinal system*
- Most fat-soluble form of Vitamin K, greater than Vitamin K1 and MK-4
- Non-animal sourced and suitable for vegetarians/vegans
- Non-GMO manufacturing and ingredients
Vitamin K2 Usage and Dosage Information
To experience benefits for bone and vascular health, 100 micrograms per day of supplemental Vitamin K2 is suggested.*
CAUTION: Vitamin K2 may adversely interact with anticoagulation drugs, and therefore should not be taken by those on blood-thinning medications without express consent of your health care provider.
Those who have experienced stroke, cardiac arrest, and those prone to blood clotting should not take Vitamin K2 without first consulting their physician.
Pregnant and nursing mothers should avoid taking this product at levels higher than the RDA (65 mcg) unless specifically recommended and monitored by their physician.
Not All Vitamin K2 is Created Equal
Most products containing vitamin K2 available today contain less than the recommended daily dosage. However, just one capsule of Vitamin K2 (menaquinone-7) contains the recommended daily dosage of 100 micrograms. Plus, Vitamin K2 is Non-GMO certified -- meaning it contains no genetically modified organisms.
Order Your Vitamin K2 Today -- Exclusively at Mercola.com
Vitamin K2 should be taken with a meal that includes fat to ensure adequate absorption. Each bottle contains 30 capsules -- a one month supply -- and costs only 39.95 plus shipping and handling.
Remember, this is the only place on the Internet in the United States where you can get the best health-promoting form of vitamin K2 in supplement form.* Order your Vitamin K2 now!
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K2 and CardioEssentials:
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- Provides better absorption rate than vitamin K1
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- Promotes immune health*
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While K2 has shown to effectively promote vascular health, there is another natural weapon in the arsenal to promote heart health that is revolutionizing cardiovascular health.*
The nutritive and health-promoting properties of natto found in Vitamin K2 are also available at Mercola.com in CardioEssentials -- a ground-breaking supplement that supports circulatory health.*
A natural powerful enzyme in CardioEssentials is derived from natto (called Nattokinase (NSK-SD)) and has proved monumental success for promoting vascular health!*
CardioEssentials is a much safer and effective option than aspirin and other pharmaceutical agents to treating heart disease.
Nattokinase has been used safely for over 20 years, has not been known to produce any negative side effects.
If you would like support for your heart, then adding both K2and CardioEssentials to your diet makes a lot of sense.* Using both of these supplements together provides support for your heart and circulatory system.*
I feel very strongly about the phenomenal health benefits you'll receive when using CardioEssentials and Vitamin K2 together,* so I am now offering them to you at a special reduced price. If you order both Vitamin K2 and CardioEssentials you will pay only $67.40 (plus shipping) -- that's a 10% savings off their combined price -- order today!
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* These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration.
This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.
If you are pregnant, nursing, taking medication, or have a medical condition, consult
your physician before using this product.
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