There are many proteins in the body that are responsible for maintaining the health of our systems. But these proteins need to be activated, which is where vitamin K2 works. Vitamin K2 has been shown to be able to activate 17 inert proteins. When these proteins encounter vitamin K2, they bind with it and begin to work. Vitamin K2, for example, activates a protein called osteocalcin, which slows down healthy bone turnover and ensures that bone production can replace bone destruction. Vitamin K2 promotes another protein, matrix Gla protein (MGP). This protein can preventing calcium from adhering to the artery wall thus the cardiovascular artery can remains flexible and healthy.

A large number of studies have focused on the beneficial effects of vitamin K2 on bone and cardiovascular health through the activation of osteocalcin and MGP. However, many studies have been planned or are being planned to prove the exact way in which vitamin K2 can activate other 15 proteins, as well as its specific benefits to human health.