Tag: Plant based k2

While many people believe leafy greens are a primary source of all Vitamin K, studies confirm that these vegetables mostly contain Vitamin K1. The most potent and well-known plant-based source of Vitamin K2 is, in fact, the Japanese fermented soybean product known as natto.

Natto, a traditional Japanese fermented food, is by far the richest natural vegan source of vitamin K2, also known as menaquinone. Understanding this unique food is crucial for vegans, as K2 is most commonly found in animal products and plays a vital role in bone and cardiovascular health.

According to the USDA, most vitamin K in American diets comes from the K1 found in plants, not the harder-to-find K2. So, which vegetable has the most K2? The surprising answer isn't a leafy green, but a fermented product, highlighting the critical role of bacterial fermentation in producing this key nutrient.