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Micronutrients – Fat-Soluble Vitamins

Vitamin K2

Vitamin K2 is a bacterial-derived form of vitamin K crucial for bone and cardiovascular health.

Definition

Vitamin K2, also known as menaquinone, is a fat-soluble vitamin produced by bacterial fermentation in the gut and found in fermented foods and animal products. It plays a distinct role in calcium regulation and cardiovascular health compared to vitamin K1.

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