🦴❤️ Vitamin K: The Overlooked Nutrient That Matters More Than Most People Think
Vitamin K doesn’t get much attention, but it plays a huge role in bone strength, heart health, and proper calcium use in the body. When Vitamin K is low, calcium and Vitamin D don’t get where they’re supposed to go — and that can lead to long-term problems.
Deficiency has been linked to:
⚠️ Weak or brittle bones
⚠️ Poor wound healing
⚠️ Abnormal calcium buildup in arteries
⚠️ Increased heart disease risk
🧠 What Vitamin K Actually Does
Vitamin K acts like a traffic controller for calcium.
🩸 Vitamin K1 (Phylloquinone)
• Supports blood clotting
• Helps wounds heal properly
• Found mainly in leafy greens
🦴 Vitamin K2 (Menaquinone)
• Directs calcium into bones and teeth
• Keeps calcium out of arteries and soft tissue
• Supports heart health and circulation
Without enough K2, calcium can end up in the wrong places, even if you’re getting plenty of calcium and Vitamin D.
🥬🍳 Best Food Sources
🥬 Vitamin K1
• Kale
• Spinach
• Collard greens
• Swiss chard
• Broccoli
🍳 Vitamin K2
• Grass-fed beef
• Eggs
• Cheese
• Butter
• Fermented foods
🧈 Tip: Vitamin K is fat-soluble, so eating these foods with healthy fats greatly improves absorption.
🧠 Why This Matters for Preparedness
As we age, Vitamin K levels tend to drop — especially with:
• Poor diet
• Antibiotic use
• Gut health issues
Low Vitamin K affects:
✔ Bone strength
✔ Mobility
✔ Cardiovascular health
✔ Long-term independence
All things preppers care about.
⚠️ Important Notes
💊 If you’re on blood thinners like warfarin, Vitamin K intake should stay consistent — always talk to a doctor first
🤰 Pregnant women and growing kids need adequate Vitamin K for bone development
🧓 Older adults may need more than current guidelines suggest
🏕️ Prepper Takeaway
Vitamin K isn’t flashy, but it’s foundational.
Strong bones, healthy arteries, good circulation, and proper healing all matter when you’re thinking long-term resilience. This is one of those nutrients that quietly supports everything else.
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