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Vitamina K2
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Forma de vitamina K abundante en el natto, mencionada en investigaciones sobre salud ósea y cardiovascular.
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- Vitamin K2 (menaquinone) is one of the two main forms of vitamin K, a fat-soluble vitamin the body uses for normal blood clotting and for maintaining bone. K2 is found in fermented foods such as natto and in some animal products.
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- Low vitamin K status is commonly discussed in relation to easy bruising and longer bleeding times, and is more likely among people with fat-absorption problems.
- Ingesta más alta
- Vitamin K has not been shown to cause harm and has no established upper level; a steady vitamin K intake is commonly discussed for people taking the anticoagulant warfarin.
Fuente: NIH ODS
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Vitamin K interacts with some blood-thinning medications; check with a professional if that applies to you.