In sum, it’s best to take multiple forms of Vitamin K (K1 and MK4 and MK7 forms of K2). Persons taking warfarin appear to lose part of the ability to convert normal Vitamin K1 (from plants) into useful Vitamin K2-MK4, helping to cause calcium plaque buildup.
A follow up, easier-to-read article on calcium plaque removal through Vitamin K/K2.
Do you know of any supplement that includes K1, MK4 and MK7?
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K is an oil soluble vitamin. Unlike C and B-complex that are excreted if overdose, K will accumulate and become toxic if not monitored.
Any natural ways to increase these vitamins? Do Keto diets help supply the vitamin K needed?
We take K2 every day in conjunction with D3. They have to be taken together to get the optimal effect.
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Vitamin K promotes clotting of the blood. Be careful with it.
Here is a link to Vitamin D with K2 that I use.
https://www.isotonix.com/product/isotonix-vitamin-d-with-k2/?id=13324&idType=product
Where does this leave me as I’m on Eliquis due to afib,
This subject reflects a concern I have.
I have an older brother who is 80 years old.
A few years back during a hospitalization he had a single “afib” (arterial fibulation) occurrence. He had never been known to have an afib event before and as far as they know has never had one since.
Since that time they have had him continually on blood thinner medicine.
That practice is chosen by the medical profession as a “preventative” measure. NOT to “prevent” an other afib event, but just in case he has another afib event, to possibly stave off the occurrence of a stroke due to a blot clot during a possible afib event.
But here is what I have learned:
From the article:
Blood thinners contribute to calcification of arteries.
Then my research just discovered a study that suggests a greater risk of afib with a patient who has greater amount of calcification of arteries.
So my brother had one afib and now he is on medicine known to increase cacification of his arteries.
Now, a doctor I spoke to said an afib is KNOWN to be “nodal” - an irregular heart rhythm caused by a node of the heart, and a simple non invasive surgery can be done to prevent recurrence of an afib.
But instead of having my brother increase his intake of Vitamin K AND have the procedure to prevent an afib again, they keep him on blood thinners.
I have taken Life Extension Super K for years as well as 5000 - 10000 IUs of D3 a day, the higher amount in the winter when I am less exposed to sunlight. https://smile.amazon.com/Life-Extension-Super-Softgels-Vitamin/dp/B07TFBGDPH/ref=sr_1_43?crid=162S0EHL7YG6Q&keywords=k+vitamin+full+spectrum&qid=1577550663&sprefix=K+vitamin%2Caps%2C286&sr=8-43
Other natural sources of vitamin k2 are bone broth, grass fed beef, and dairy products made using milk from grass fed cows. I use Kerry Gold brand butter.
Both my parents suffered from heart disease, my father hardening of the arteries. I am a female, approaching age 70, and have no sign of arterial calcification or heart disease. My teeth are healthy and strong, my recent bone scan is good, and no sign of macular degeneration or cataracts in my eyes, which my parents had and my sister has now. I also take a trace mineral supplement. I attribute my good health to faithfully taking mineral and vitamin supplements, and cutting sugar and carbs out of my diet as much as possible. I also try to stick to organic foods as much as possible and stay away from seed oils.
In July I started on 8 Vitamin D3 (16000 IU) and 300 mg of K2.
I noticed relief of joint pain almost immediately, my knees stopped hurting on stairs, I didn’t have to walk off joint pain. I could do more pushups.
Quantitatively: I regained 5/8 inches of age related shrinking.
D3 is not a vitamin it’s a necessary hormone that we lose as we age. The K2 makes it safe.
Vitamin K2 or menaquinone is one of three types of vitamin K, the other two being Vitamin K1 (phylloquinone) and K3 (menadione). K2 is a bacterial product and is usually found in fermented foods or animal products.
There are nine chemical variants of Vitamin K2, determined by number of isoprenyl units in their side chains. The most common in the human diet is the short-chain MK-4, which is usually produced by bacterial conversion of Vitamin K1, and is commonly found in animal products. Long-chain menaquinones include MK-7, MK-8 and MK-9 and are more predominant in fermented foods such as natto. Longer-chain menaquinones (MK-10 to MK-13) are produced by anaerobic bacteria in the colon, but they are not well absorbed and have little biological function.
Eat Gouda cheese and fermented vegetables (kraut/pickles) every day.
That’s all the K2 anyone will need.
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Bkmk
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dystrophic_calcification
>>Dystrophic calcification (DC) is the calcification occurring in degenerated or necrotic tissue, as in hyalinized scars, degenerated foci in leiomyomas, and caseous nodules. This occurs as a reaction to tissue damage<<
So which is the problem? .....the calcium which collects on damaged artery walls, or the ingested carbohydrates which damage artery walls?
Hmmmmmm?
For those that didn’t catch the prior Vitamin K2 thread with the 50% reduction in coronary calcium in six weeks, that thread is here:
https://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-chat/3803950/posts