Vitamin D3 may be one exception as it is important to prevent and treat osteoporosis for those who are at risk. While I often ...

DEAR DR. ROACH: I was diagnosed with advanced osteoporosis years ago. I started taking vitamin K2 because I read that it helps move calcium from the blood into the bones. Fast forward to last year, my ...

Vitamin K2 is a form of vitamin K that you can get from butter, egg yolks, and fermented foods. The vitamin has benefits for bone health and may help with treating osteoporosis. Vitamin K2 may also ...

Vitamin K2 is lauded for a number of important health benefits, including boosting your bones, teeth and cardiovascular system. A new study suggests taking vitamin K2 could prevent and stall the ...

Johna Burdeos is a family mom, registered dietitian and freelance writer. Having provided nutrition care to many patients with acute and chronic medical conditions over the years, Johna is passionate ...

Vitamin K2 is emerging as a vital nutrient for heart health. It helps direct calcium to bones, preventing dangerous buildup in arteries. A deficiency is linked to hardened arteries and heart issues.

You can also get vitamin K supplements, but clinical trials show that the vitamin K we consume from food is more effective in our bodies. Our bodies make some vitamin K in the colon, and most people ...

Vitamin D3 and vitamin K2 work together, guiding calcium to appropriate areas within the body: primarily into bones and teeth, away from arteries and soft tissues. Indeed-several studies provide ...

Vitamin K is a group of fat-soluble vitamins that share similar chemical structures. Vitamin K1 is mostly found in plant foods, while vitamin K2 is found in fermented foods and animal products.

Oftentimes, vitamin C (for your immune system) and vitamin B (for nerve health and energy) get the attention. But a dietitian says vitamin K, specifically vitamin K2, may be worth adding to your ...

Dear Dr. Roach: I was diagnosed with advanced osteoporosis years ago. I started taking vitamin K2 because I read that it helps move calcium from the blood into the bones. Fast forward to last year, my ...