Vitamin K2 as MK-7 is an important fat-soluble vitamin that cannot be synthesized by the body, which is why supplementation is important. Carlson Vitamin K2 as MK-7 supports cardiovascular system, bone, and blood health.

Research suggests vitamin K is beneficial for many people, including those who lack a diet rich in green, leafy vegetables; consume mineral oil for constipation; or have had their gallbladder or a portion of the gastrointestinal tract surgically removed, which interferes with fat absorption, including fat-soluble vitamin K.

The "K" in "vitamin K" is derived from the German word "koagulation," or blood clots. Vitamin K helps produce the proteins that play an important role in the body's normal blood clotting process.