Vitamin K2 task force

Position your company on cutting-edge scientific topics. Join companies, academics and public authorities to work on Vitamin K2, a lesser-known but crucial nutrient, which plays a vital role in bone and cardiovascular health, among other functions. Despite its significance, awareness and understanding of Vitamin K2 remain relatively low. The formation of this Task Force represents a significant step towards bridging this gap. Its primary objective is to critically review the scientific evidence supporting the various health benefits attributed to vitamin K2. Additionally, the Task Force aims to identify and evaluate potential biomarkers for monitoring vitamin K2 status, as well as conduct a comprehensive nutrition economic study to determine the potential healthcare cost savings for Europe associated with vitamin K2 supplementation. Ongoing activities are focused on : - A expert opinion on Vitamin K2 research targeting available evidence and recent science. The objective is to provide a perspective for future research in the field. - A scientific review on the role of menaquinone in human health and the potential health benefits associated with Vitamin K2, apart from its role in blood clotting. The activity will focus specifically on bone and cardiovascular health, for people of all ages. Upcoming activities will be focused on : - A narrative review on biomarkers which will provide guidance on markers for assessing Vitamin K2 status; - A systematic review of the health benefits associated with Vitamin K2, focused on cardiovascular diseases and bone health in connection with the benefits of Vitamin K2; - A nutrition economic study which will evaluate the potential economic benefits of incorporating Vitamin K2 into diets or supplementation regimens.