Vitamin K Increases Bone Density

Most people are familiar with the standard vitamins – vitamins A, B, C, D and E – but few are familiar with Vitamin K and its importance in maintaining good health.

Vitamin K is a fat-soluble vitamin that helps build and increase bone density. In a recent study at Tufts University in the United States, women who consumed high levels of vitamin K were 30% less likely to break a hip than those who consumed less. Researchers also noted that less than 50% of people get enough vitamin K in their diets.

On average, men need 120 mcg and women require 90 mcg a day. Vitamin K also helps with blood clotting and people on anticoagulants such as warfarin should take vitamin K.

Vitamin K can be obtained naturally in dark leafy greens such as kale, spinach, collard greens, brussel sprouts, broccoli, peas and parsley. You can also find it in beans such as lentils, split peas and soybeans.

Here's a sampling of common foods that contain vitamin K:  

Are you getting enough of this critical vitamin? If not, consider supplementing with NOW Vitamin K-2 or New Nordic K2 Solo to ensure that your getting adequate levels of this oft-forgotten vitamin.