Cardiovascular Health and Vitamin K2

Could vitamin K2 be most neglected player in Cardiovascular Disease ?

Cardiovascular disease develops over time as part of the plague builds up in arteries.

The calcium deposits harden and narrow the arteries ,making it harder for blood to flow through.

This process is predominantly caused by build up of waste cells vascular inflammation ,toxins flowing through the bloodstream.

Vascular calcification

Plaque can also rupture leading to blood clot formation and further blockage of blood flow ,which can lead to conditions like heart attack or stroke .

While Cardiovascular disease cannot be completely reversed ,it's progression can be greatly slowed down or halted through lifestyle changes (anti-inflammatory foods ,exercise ,removing alcohol and quitting smoking)

Vitamin K2 mechanism

Vitamin K2 sucks calcium out of the bloodstream and brings it into the bones activating matrix GLA protein to heal the blood vessels .

It works together with vit D3 to activate enzyme osteocalcin which acts like a vacuum cleaner to suck calcium deposits out of the bloodstream and into the bones.

Vitamin K2 deficiency often leads to arterial calcification, hypertension, dental issues, kidney stones ,varicose veins ,bone loss ,high blood sugar.

How long does it take for vitamin K2 to clear arteries ?

In researched groups receiving high dose of Vitamin K1 and K2(MK-4),not only there was no further arterial accumulation, there was a 37% reduction of previously accumulated arterial calcification after six weeks .

After 12 weeks ,there was a 53% reduction in accumulation of calcium deposits in arteries.

Vitamin K2 is fat soluble ,so it's best absorbed when consumed with healthy fats.

Additionally ,some of the vitamin K2 we get comes from the production of our gut bacteria ,so consuming fermented foods is crucial to support this process.

Vitamin K2 sources

-Beef ,Goose and chicken liver

-Egg yolks

-kefir ,sauerkraut and fermented milk products

-butter especially grass fed

-antioxidant rich berries

-natto

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