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Vitamin K-2
Supercharged K-2 From Natto
A little-known Japanese soybean dish may just be one of the most nutritious
foods on earth. Among its many properties, it is one of the best sources for
Vitamin K-2, which supports bone and circulatory health. Natto is a fermented
soybean food that has been eaten for centuries in Japan. Its intense smell and
gooey consistency don’t appeal to many westerners, but you don’t have to eat a
bowl of natto to obtain its nutritional riches. The bacterium that ferments
natto, Bacillus subtilis, is one of the most potent sources of a powerful form of
vitamin K, called K-2, ever discovered.
Vitamin K-2 is a supercharged form of vitamin K. Why supercharged? It has all of
the benefits of vitamin K, but it stays longer in circulation and is active in a
wider number of organs and tissues. Source Naturals Vitamin K-2 is fundamental
for strong bones and a clear circulatory system.
Revolutionize Your Wellness with Vitamin K-2
Vitamin K-1, also known as phylloquinone, is found in plants. Vitamin
K-2, called manaquinone (MK) is found in animals or bacteria. Vitamin K-2 from
Source Naturals is made from natto bacterium, which contains a highly potent
vitamin K-2. Compared with vitamin K-1, K-2 has comparable benefits, but has
higher circulation concentrations in more varied areas of the body. Simply
stated, it works harder and it stays at work longer, in more parts of the
body than K-1.
Healthy Blood Flow, Healthy Bones
Vitamin K is essential for healthy bone formation and repair; it is involved in the
synthesis of osteocalcin, the protein in bone tissue upon which calcium
crystallizes. As Vitamin K helps build bones, it also inhibits calcification of the
blood vessels. This “calcium transport” function thereby removes calcium
deposits from the vessels where they aren’t needed, and working in conjunction
with vitamin D, increases calcium deposits in the bones, where calcium is
needed most. Vitamin K also plays an important role in the intestines, helping
to convert glucose into glycogen for storage in the liver.
Legendary Benefits of Natto
According to Japanese legend, the renowned Prince Shotoku discovered natto in
the early seventh century. On a trip surveying his vast provinces, he wrapped
some leftover cooked soybeans in a rice straw mat and hung the bundle in a
tree. It fermented overnight. The prince tasted it—added a bit of salt—and liked
the result, thereby discovering natto, one of the most nutritious foods in the
world. The nutritive properties are not just from soy or the fermentation
process, the key to the bounty of nutrients is the bacillum in rice straw.
Since its discovery by Prince Shotoku, the healthful qualities of natto have
become mythologized in Japan. It is the source of a warrior’s power, the
samurai’s resilience—a source of longevity, vigor, clear-mindedness,
and heart health. It is eaten today in Japan as a high-power breakfast food,
often served with rice, or eaten prepackaged for a quick, nutritious lunch.
Source Naturals has taken nature’s bounty, and through science, makes it
even more beneficial to you. This supercharged
form of Vitamin K is an ideal addition to your wellness program. Buy Vitamin K2
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The above information has not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.
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