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Nutrition Facts with Dr. Greger

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The Benefits of K Two in Bone Health

Vitamin K one is made by plants and is the primary dietary form. There are a dozen or so types of vitamin K two which are synthesized by bacteria including several types in the human gut The exception though is a type of K two called manacuanone 4 mk4 Which is endogenously synthesized in mammals and therefore is found in animal products. That's why fermented foods have K two bacteria make it and the bacteria in your gut not only make it but it gets absorbed from your colon up into your system contributing a significant amount of Vitamin K requirement.

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