Do you have enough vitamin K2? Try our quiz.Updated 6 hours ago

Thanks to carefully compiled questions, you will not only get an overview of your current situation, but also useful information about the issue of vitamin K2 and its importance for health. Based on your answers, you will receive personal recommendations, including suggestions for suitable products.

The majority of the Western population suffers from a deficiency of vitamin K2. This is because it is not entirely easy to obtain it from the diet. It is essentially only found in fermented foods. And let's face it, who among us regularly consumes fermented products such as kimchi or natto (fermented soybeans), which are the richest sources of this neglected vitamin, on a daily basis.

Vitamin K2 is also found in larger quantities in dairy products from free-range animals. It is therefore obvious that ensuring a sufficient intake of vitamin K2 from the diet is not easy. Its deficiency can lead to weaker bones, increase the risk of bone loss, and due to the accumulation of calcium in soft tissues, it can contribute to the development of heart disease, including myocardial infarction. For most people, it will therefore be appropriate to ensure vitamin K2 intake through dietary supplements.

Who may suffer from a deficiency and should supplement with vitamin K2?

• People over 50
• People taking vitamin D3 or calcium supplements
• People taking certain medications that may affect the utilization of vitamin K2 (thyroid medications, glucocorticoids, nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs for pain relief/fever reduction - e.g. ibalgin)
• People taking statins or blood thinners
• People with impaired liver function
• People with a diagnosed intestinal autoimmune disease (Crohn's disease, ulcerative colitis, celiac disease), autoimmune thyroid disease or Bechterew's disease
• People who have a family member under the age of 55 with cardiovascular problems
• People following a low-fat diet
• People who often bruise or bleed from the nose
• People who are underweight (due to a lack of minerals, they tend to thin more bones)
• People who only do low-impact sports (such as swimming or cycling)

Do you belong to one of the groups above, or just want to check if you are getting enough vitamin K2 from your diet? Take our quiz here.