Vitamin K2 Side Effects and Benefits: How to Use

Vitamin K2 side effects are not well-known along with their benefits and usage. However, consuming vitamin K2 can cause serious problems, so you should be well aware of the downsides.

Vitamin K2 has not received mainstream attention like other vitamins, but it can be a powerful nutrient that can be added to your lifestyle. Vitamin K2 is not easily found in the Western diet and needs to be added to reap its benefits.

In this article, we will discuss about vitamin K2 side effects along with the benefits it provides as well as usage.

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What are the Vitamin K2 side effects?

Vitamin K2 is found in leafy vegetables (Image via Pexels/Antoni Shkraba)

Vitamin K2 side effects can occur due to the presence of phytonadione, an active ingredient in this vitamin that can have unwanted effects.

These side effects might not occur for everyone, but if they do occur, it's recommended to immediately seek medical attention. To be on the safer side, you should also consult a medical professional before introducing vitamin K2 in your diet.

#1 Common Vitamin K2 Side Effects

It's recommended that you consult a medical professional immediately if you face these side effects. They include:

• Fast heartbeat
• Blurred vision
• Bluish color of nail beds, fingernails, palms, skin, and lips
• Weak and rapid pulse
• Lightheadedness, dizziness, and faintness
• Puffiness on and around your face
• Chest tightness
• Difficulty in swallowing
• Skin rash and itching
• Trouble breathing
• Sweating
• Unusual weakness and tiredness
• Yellowish skin or eyes

#2 Other Vitamin K2 Side Effects

There are certain side effects of vitamin K2 that generally do not require medical attention. They generally go away at the time of the treatment as the body gradually adjusts to the medicine.

These side effects include changes in taste, feeling of warmth, and redness of the arms, neck, and face. However, if these vitamin K2 side effects continue to longer for a while, it's recommended to visit a healthcare professional.

#3 Reduced Bile Secretion

People suffering from decreased bile secretion are recommended to steer clear of vitamin K2, as the body may not absorb the vitamin very well. In consultation with healthcare professionals, they can take vitamin K2 along with supplemental bile salts for improved absorption.

#4 Liver Disease

Vitamin K2 is also not efficient in treating clotting problems that are the result of severe liver disease. In such cases, vitamin K could exacerbate the clotting problem.

#5 Kidney Disease

One of the vitamin K2 side effects is that too much of this vitamin can be harmful if people are receiving dialysis treatment because of kidney disease.

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What is Vitamin K2 Good For?

Vitamin K2 can be consumed in supplemental form. (Image via Pexels/Polina Tankilevitch)

Vitamin K2 is used because of the wide ranging benefits that this vitamin provides, including:

• Helpa in improving heart health and lowering risk of heart disease.
• Help ain improving dental health.
• Helps in fighting cancer in the body.
• Might reduce risk of osteoporosis and improve bone health.

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What Does Vitamin K2 Do

Vitamin K2 works by activating a protein that plays a crucial role in heart health, calcium metabolism, and blood clotting. It helps in regulating calcium deposition by preventing the calcification of kidney and blood vessels along with boosting calcification of bones.

Vitamin k2 benefits includes improving bone strength and reducing risk of fractures. That's especially true for people suffering from osteoporosis and have weak bones. However, not many studies have shown its effectiveness for people who already have strong bones.