Natto Extract High in Bioavailable Vitamin K2

Natto Extract High in Bioavailable Vitamin K2

MAASTRICHT, The Netherlands--Natto K2, a natto extract, may beidentically absorbed as fermented natto soyfood, resulting in identical serumlevels of vitamin K2, according to a study at the University of Maastricht. Thehighly bioavailable vitamin K2 is provided as menaquinone MK-7, which, accordingto Natural Inc. (www.naturalinc.com),suppliers of Natto K2, has a long half-life during circulation. This results ina more constant plasma level when compared to vitamins K1 and synthetic vitaminK2, which show a peak and valley pattern even when taken twice daily.According to Natural Inc., natto has been linked to significantly higher bonemineral density and fewer osteoporotic fractures.