Vitamin K2

Vitamin K is a fat-soluble vitamin that occurs naturally in two forms: Vitamin K1 (phylloquinone), found in plants; and ‘vitamin K2’, the group of compounds called ‘menaquinones,’ mainly found in dairy products. Vitamin K is best known for its role in helping blood to clot (coagulate) properly; the ‘K’ comes from its German name, ‘Koagulationsvitamin’. Key benefits A sufficient intake of vitamin K is important as it helps the body to: Clot (i.e. coagulate) blood Maintain bone health Keep blood vessels functioning properly.