Vitamin K2 for Bones and Your Heart

Vitamin K2 is a fat-soluble vitamin that plays a critical role in calcium metabolism, acting as a "traffic cop" for calcium in the body. It activates two key proteins: osteocalcin, which helps to deposit calcium into bones and teeth, and matrix GLA protein, which prevents calcium from being deposited in soft tissues like arteries and blood vessels. This dual action is incredibly important for healthy aging. A deficiency can lead to both osteoporosis (weak bones) and arterial calcification (stiff arteries), two conditions that significantly increase biological age. By ensuring calcium goes where it's supposed to (bones) and stays out of where it's not (arteries), Vitamin K2 is a crucial nutrient for maintaining both skeletal and cardiovascular health well into old age.