The free vitamin that protects the heart and strengthens bones
Food/Diet
Express newspaper
23/04/2026 21:27
Experts have highlighted the importance of vitamin K, a cheap and easily accessible nutrient that plays a key role in heart and bone health.
Although often overlooked, this vitamin is essential for many processes in the body, from wound healing to bone regeneration and blood pressure control.
Vitamin K helps prevent calcium deposits in artery walls, reducing their hardening and improving blood flow. According to experts, it also helps transfer calcium to bones, strengthening their structure and supporting cardiovascular health.
This vitamin is found primarily in green leafy vegetables, vegetable oils, cereals, and some animal products such as meat and cheese. Although supplements are available and very inexpensive, most people can meet their daily needs through a balanced diet.
Studies show that a high intake of vitamin K is linked to a longer lifespan and a lower risk of heart disease and dementia. It may also help maintain brain function and eliminate toxic proteins linked to neurodegenerative diseases.
Vitamin K exists in two main forms: K1 and K2. K1 is found primarily in green vegetables like broccoli and cabbage, while K2 is found in fermented foods and animal products like eggs and liver. Each form has a specific role: K1 helps blood clot, while K2 helps distribute calcium in the body.
However, experts warn that not everyone should take supplements. People who use blood-thinning medications, such as warfarin, should exercise caution, as vitamin K can interact with these medications and affect their effect.
In general, a diet rich in vegetables and healthy foods remains the safest and most effective way to benefit from this important vitamin. /GazetaExpress/