Vitamin K2: Trick or Treat?

Halloween season is upon us and skeletons are all around!

Are you taking proper steps to safeguard your precious bones and teeth? Get the details on why K2 is worthy of your attention.

It’s undeniable that skin care services and anti-aging efforts go hand in hand. It’s become commonplace to seek intensive treatments in the hopes it will prevent and treat wrinkles. But what if we think differently and truly analyze what is happening with the aging face from a structural standpoint. It has become more apparent the importance of bone health, in addition to overall health and skin health, as it relates to a youthful appearance. Vitamin K2 may be a key to checking these important boxes and slowing some undesired consequences of aging.

Bone deterioration plays a role in aging one’s facial appearance by slowly eroding its core structural support and shape over time, not to mention the impact it has on dental health. The skull naturally forms the underlying surface for soft tissue attachment and maintaining its integrity is crucial. Skin changes associated with aging include wrinkles, loss of elasticity and sagging. Vitamin K2 provides the necessary biochemical instruction to direct blood calcium to the bones, and prevents to the calcification of elastin fibers, both contributing to its protective effects on bone and elastin integrity. Exceptional antioxidant properties of Vitamin K2 are also believed to provide powerful anti-aging properties. Many sources in recent years have promoted the importance of Vitamin K2 for brain and metabolic health, its anti-tumor properties, in addition to aiding in the prevention of bone loss and skin wrinkles. Also, deficiency in K2 is reported as a rather common finding, so supplementation is prudent given the standard diet makes it difficult to achieve appropriate daily intake.

After discovering and addressing my own Vitamin D deficiency a few years ago, I recently decided to take the next step in prevention. I have since edited my supplement routine to include the Vitamin D/K2 combo, as opposed to D alone, and feel confident this is a wise choice for my overall health. This change is definitely a welcomed TREAT!

To learn more about Vitamin K2 and also K1, visit Thorne for a full explanation of these essential vitamins. As with all supplements, there may be contraindicating drug-drug and/or drug-disease interactions so you should consult your physician or a Registered Dietician for guidance before incorporating into your routine.