Are you getting enough vitamin K2? Take our quiz.Updated 9 hours ago

Thanks to carefully crafted questions, you’ll not only gain insight into your current situation but also learn useful information about vitamin K2 and its importance for your health. Based on your answers, you’ll receive personalized recommendations, including suggestions for suitable products.

Most of the Western population suffers from a vitamin K2 deficiency. This is because it’s not exactly easy to get it from your diet. In fact, it’s found almost exclusively in fermented foods. And let’s be honest—how many of us regularly consume fermented products like kimchi or natto (fermented soybeans) on a daily basis, which are the richest sources of this often-overlooked vitamin?

Vitamin K2 is also found in significant amounts in dairy products from free-range animals. It is therefore clear that ensuring an adequate intake of vitamin K2 through diet is not easy. A deficiency can lead to weaker bones, increase the risk of bone loss, and—due to calcium buildup in soft tissues—may contribute to the development of heart disease, including myocardial infarction. For most people, it is therefore advisable to ensure an adequate intake of vitamin K2 through dietary supplements.

Who may be at risk of deficiency and should take vitamin K2 supplements?

• People over 50 years of age

• People taking vitamin D3 or calcium supplements

• People taking certain medications that may affect the absorption of vitamin K2 (thyroid medications, glucocorticoids, nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs for pain relief or fever reduction—e.g., ibuprofen)

• People taking statins or blood thinners

• People with impaired liver function

• People diagnosed with an autoimmune bowel disease (Crohn’s disease, ulcerative colitis, celiac disease), an autoimmune thyroid disease, or ankylosing spondylitis

• People with a family member under the age of 55 who has cardiovascular problems

• People following a low-fat diet

• People who frequently experience bruising or nosebleeds

• People who are underweight (due to mineral deficiencies, they are more prone to bone loss)

• People who engage only in low-resistance sports (such as swimming or cycling)

Do you belong to any of the groups listed above, or do you just want to check whether you’re getting enough vitamin K2 from your diet? You can take our quiz here.