What are the food sources of vitamin K2?
Disease description:
I have not been in good health lately, and my doctor suggested that I could supplement with vitamin K2. I became curious about the food sources of this vitamin. So, may I ask, what are the food sources of vitamin K2?
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Shen Yonghua
The following are some foods rich in vitamin K2:
1. Natto: This is a traditional Japanese fermented soybean food that contains very high levels of vitamin K2. The bacteria in natto produce significant amounts of vitamin K2 during the fermentation process.
2. Animal liver: Such as beef liver or chicken liver, these foods contain relatively high amounts of vitamin K2.
3. Cheese: Particularly hard cheeses that have undergone a long maturation process, which tend to have higher levels of vitamin K2.
5. Meat: Especially red meat and organ meats, such as heart and kidneys, which contain certain amounts of vitamin K2.
6. Fermented dairy products: Such as yogurt, particularly those fermented with specific bacterial strains, which may contain higher amounts of vitamin K2.
7. Leafy green vegetables: Although leafy greens mainly provide vitamin K1, some varieties such as spinach, kale, and broccoli sprouts may also contain small amounts of vitamin K2.
When consuming these foods, it is recommended to eat them in appropriate amounts according to individual constitution and nutritional needs to maintain good health.
