Getting Plenty of Vitamin D and Vitamin K is Extremely Important for Good Health and a Strong Immune system.
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Vitamin D and vitamin K are exceedingly important for building strong bones and has the following benefits:
- Promotes healthy bones and teeth
- Supports immune, brain, and nervous system health
- Regulates insulin levels and supporting diabetes management
- Supports lung function and cardiovascular health
- Influences the expression of genes involved in cancer development
Indeed, studies have shown that children and adults with low vitamin D levels tend to have lower bone density and are more at risk for bone loss than people who have a normal level of vitamin D.
Unfortunately, vitamin D deficiency is very common. In areas where the sun doesn’t rise on a daily basis like in the Midwest and eastern parts of the US people commonly have vitamin D deficiency. This deficiency affects about one billion people worldwide. A supplementation is necessary for those areas that are not exposed to sunlight or that people don’t get enough vitamin D through their foods.
You may be able to get enough vitamin D through sun exposure and food sources such as fatty fish, liver and cheese. However, many people need to supplement with up to 2,000 IU of vitamin D daily to maintain optimal levels.
Vitamin K2 supports bone health by modifying osteocalcin, a protein involved in bone formation. This modification enables osteocalcin to bind to minerals in bones and helps prevent the loss of calcium from bones.
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The two most common forms of vitamin K2 are MK-4 and MK-7. MK-4 which exists in small amounts in liver, eggs and meat. Fermented foods like cheese, sauerkraut and a soybean product called natto contain MK-7.
Many studies have shown that supplementing vitamin D with either form of vitamin K2 supports osteocalcin modification and increases bone density in children and postmenopausal women.
Bottom Line: Getting adequate amounts of vitamins D and K2 from food or supplements may help protect bone health and will support your immune system.
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