By Sean Moloughney, Editor01.25.18
Essential vitamins A, C, D and E have been common components of multivitamin formulations for decades, but a relative newcomer has seen its stock steadily rising: vitamin K.
Important for optimal bone and cardiovascular health, vitamin K comprises a number of structurally related compounds, including phylloquinones (vitamin K1) and menaquinones (vitamin K2).
“Vitamin K1 is known for its role in blood coagulation (clotting),” noted Eric Anderson, senior vice president of global marketing and business development, NattoPharma USA, Inc., Edison, NJ, supplier of branded MenaQ7 Vitamin K2 as MK-7. “Vitamin K2 also contributes to coagulation, but more importantly, it is now recognized for its essential role in building and maintaining strong bones, as well as inhibiting calcium deposits in the arteries and blood vessels.”
All K vitamins are similar in structure, but differ in the length of the “side chain”—the longer the side chain, the better effect and efficiency, Mr. Anderson explained. “Consequently, the long-chain menaquinones (espec
Important for optimal bone and cardiovascular health, vitamin K comprises a number of structurally related compounds, including phylloquinones (vitamin K1) and menaquinones (vitamin K2).
“Vitamin K1 is known for its role in blood coagulation (clotting),” noted Eric Anderson, senior vice president of global marketing and business development, NattoPharma USA, Inc., Edison, NJ, supplier of branded MenaQ7 Vitamin K2 as MK-7. “Vitamin K2 also contributes to coagulation, but more importantly, it is now recognized for its essential role in building and maintaining strong bones, as well as inhibiting calcium deposits in the arteries and blood vessels.”
All K vitamins are similar in structure, but differ in the length of the “side chain”—the longer the side chain, the better effect and efficiency, Mr. Anderson explained. “Consequently, the long-chain menaquinones (espec
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