{"id":59,"date":"2023-11-17T20:39:12","date_gmt":"2023-11-17T20:39:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.hinerfamilydentistry.com\/blog\/?p=59"},"modified":"2024-03-20T19:22:24","modified_gmt":"2024-03-20T19:22:24","slug":"vitamin-k2-for-jawbone-health","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.hinerfamilydentistry.com\/blog\/?p=59","title":{"rendered":"The Silent Supporter: How Vitamin K2 Assists with Jawbone Health"},"content":{"rendered":"
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If you\u2019ve been struggling with tooth loss<\/a>, especially with the aftermath of bone loss, you may be in luck. A new study published by the Bone Health and Osteoporosis Foundation has shown a link between jawbone health and vitamin K2. But what is this essential vitamin, and what can you do to incorporate it into your diet? Continue reading to learn all about it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

What is Vitamin K2?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Vitamins are another name for some of the essential nutrients found in the foods we eat. Vitamin K2, in particular, is responsible for blood clotting, and controlling bone metabolism by creating osteocalcin. Osteocalcin is a mineral that strengthens bones and improves their bone density. So, vitamin K2 is essential for many functions of healing and strengthening your body.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What Foods Contain Good Amounts of Vitamin K2?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

While you can get K2 supplements in tablet form, it\u2019s more effective to consume the nutrient naturally. In fact, you\u2019re probably eating some of the foods on this list already!<\/p>\n\n\n\n