Recent research has shown beneficial effects of vitamin K on bones and cardiovascular health. In fact, the quality of the bones depends on the adequate presence of vitamin K.
Vitamin K-2, also called menacinone, is the most biologically active form of vitamin K.
The NOW Vitamin K-2 formula also contains Alfalfa sprouts, a rich source of natural vitamin K. The Alfalfa sprout is rich in chlorophyll, vitamins, proteins and is one of the richest minerals in minerals.
Much better than other forms of vitamin K, non-toxic vitamin K-2 has a better absorption rate than vitamin K-1, since vitamin K-2 does not concentrate on the liver. The body stores only limited amounts of vitamin K in the liver and only 10% of vitamin K-1 from food. Vitamin K-2 acts primarily outside of the liver, bones and blood vessels.
Vitamin K-2 can be the key to protecting against signs of aging, since it is a stronger antioxidant than vitamin E and coenzyme Q10