Honour Health Vitamin K2 as MK7
Bone strength & cardiovascular system health.
Vitamin K2 as MK7 & vitamin D3 work together for bone strength, density & overall bone health.
K2 helps move the increased calcium from vitamin D out of the blood stream & into the bones.
And is absolutely essential micronutrient for overall bone & cardiovascular system health.
Why we need vitamin K2
Vitamin K & vitamin D work together
Vitamin K & vitamin D play complimentary roles in supporting bone & cardiovascular health.
Vitamin D enhances calcium absorption in the gut.
And vitamin K ensures that following digestion, the increased calcium is directed out of the blood stream & into the bones.
Vitamin K activates proteins that help bind calcium to the bone matrix, ensuring proper bone mineralization and preventing calcium deposits in blood vessels.
And together, these vitamins contribute to stronger bones and a healthier cardiovascular system.
Bone strength, bone density & overall bone health
Bone strength, density & overall bone health is directly impacted by the utilisation of calcium.
Vitamin K ensures that calcium is correctly bound to bone matrix; which is essential for the mineralisation & strengthening of bones.
And helps regulate bone remodelling, the process by which old bone tissue is replaced by new bone tissue.
Cardiovascular system health
By supporting the process to direct calcium out of the blood & into the bones, vitamin K plays a key role in preventing arterial calcification & supporting overall cardiovascular system health.
Vitamin K helps maintain the health & elasticity of blood vessels.
Which is essential in the prevention of atherosclerosis & other cardiovascular related health concerns.
Clean & effective
Vitamin K2 as MK7 for improved absorption.
There are two types of vitamin K2;MK-4 and MK-7.
Both help with bone & heart health, but they have some differences.
MK-4 is found in animal foods like meat & eggs & stays in your body for a few hours.
While MK-7 is found in fermented foods like natto & stays in your body for several days, making it more effective for long-term health.
MK-7 is also more easily absorbed by your body, so it's often considered better for keeping your bones strong & your heart healthy over time.
Microencapsulated powder instead of hard tablets
Many vitamin K2 supplements come in tablet form - with a solid, hard, smooth, shiny surface.
The issue with hard tablets is that they can often require high amounts of additives & binders / glues to ensure stability or supplement composition (for example, a hard tablet is mostly powder, bound & glued together to make a hard structure).
Our vitamin K2 as MK7 comes in powder form, microencapsulated in a vegan based, hard capsule made from hypromellose (a natural fiber) & purified water.
This allows us to encapsulate the highest quality, naturally fermented vitamin K2 without the need for unnecessary binders or additives.
No unnecessary fillers or excipients
As per Australian Regulation, excipients / additives that may be required to manufacture magnesium supplements are not required to be detailed on the label.
This makes it very hard to make an informed decision for the 'conscious consumer.'
Not only do we disclose every single ingredient in our vitamin K2 as MK7, we guarantee that every ingredient serves a specific purpose & that there are absolutely no unnecessary fillers.
Our vitamin K2 is made from naturally fermented natto in the form MK7.
And includes 2 excipients; MCT (from coconut oil) & dicalcium phosphate (essential minerals, calcium & phosphorous).
MCT & dicalcium phosphate act as natural lubricants & anti-caking agents (compounds added in small amounts to ensure product flows freely through machines & prevents clumping of ingredients during manufacturing).
K2 as MK7 for improved absorption
Vitamin K2 as MK7; the highest bioavailability & improved absorption for maximum effectiveness.
Microencapsulated
We never use binders & glues often required to manufacture hard tablet iron supplements. Instead we choose microencapsulation; Vitamin K2 powder from naturally fermented natto & enclosed in a plant based capsule.
No unnecessary fillers & excipients
Every ingredient must serve a purpose & every ingredient must be detailed on the label, including excipients. Part of our commitment to full disclosure & delivering a Vitamin K2 supplement of the highest integrity.
Impacts of not getting enough vitamin K2
WEAKER BONES
Vitamin K2 is essential for activating proteins that help bind calcium to your bones.
Without enough vitamin K2, calcium may not be properly incorporated into your bone structure, leading to weaker bones & an increased risk of fractures and osteoporosis.
ARTERIAL CALCIFICATION
Without sufficient vitamin K2, calcium can build up in your arteries instead of being used for bone health.
This can lead to arterial calcification, which makes your arteries stiff and narrow, increasing the risk of heart disease & high blood pressure.
REDUCED CARDIOVASCULAR HEALTH
Maintaining adequate levels of vitamin K2 is crucial for cardiovascular health because it helps keep arteries clear of calcium deposits, supports vascular flexibility, & reduces the risk of conditions that can lead to serious cardiovascular events.
Without enough vitamin K2, the protective effects of MGP (matrix Gla-protein (MGP), a protein that inhibits the calcification of blood vessels) are compromised, leading to increased cardiovascular risks & poorer overall heart health.
How to take Vitamin K2 as MK7 supplements
Vitamin K2 as MK7 is a fat soluble vitamin, meaning it absorbs into the body with fats from food.
We recommend supplementing vitamin K2 with your first meal of the day & ideally that meal includes good quality fats like avocado's & eggs.
And because vitamin K & vitamin D work together for bone health, if you're taking a vitamin D supplement, we recommend supplementing vitamin K2 at the same time.