The importance of vitamin K

Vitamin K is a remarkable nutrient that has long received little attention because it was thought to be needed only for blood clotting, but it turns out to be essential for several important pro- cesses. Vitamin K is crucial for a healthy body, the functioning of all organs and the prevention of so-called “age-related diseases” such as cardiovascular disease, type 2 diabetes, osteoporosis, osteoarthritis, muscle wasting, neurodegeneration and cancer. 

Vitamin K deficiency is often overlooked because even a typical Western diet provides sufficient vitamin K for normal blood clotting, but not necessarily for all other body processes. Many people also have an increased need for vitamin K due to factors such as gut dysbiosis, chronic inflammation, and the use of certain medications.