Not only do we need D3 with K2-MK7, but also with sufficient magnesium.

The K2/D3 conversation is one I would like to see. I take K2 because my PhD at Google University taught me it has a synergistic relationship with the D3 I take daily.

@ShazWag

3 ай бұрын

Same. The University of Google taught me that vitamin K2, specifically MK7, would reduce the risk of a potential heart attack through increased calcification of the arteries from taking vitamin D3 alone. Now I'm confused 😐

@xiamengbaby

3 ай бұрын

I've seen from a dietician that magnesium should be taken with D because so many people are low on magnesium and that it is needed in the assimilation of the D.

@Mr._Fit_Atheist

2 ай бұрын

A few years ago, I went strict keto. Under the close watch of Dr. Google. Not sure if that K2/D/Mag routine I've being doing the past 5 years is working or not. Don't care. It either does, or does not. If it does NOT, then I didn't want to find out the hard way by not taking it, since it really wouldn't really matter either way. If it DOES, then I can chalk it up to just plain luck or it didn't matter in the 1st place. There does seem to be people making big claims about K2. Is it worth not taking it? I'll ask Dr. Google & report back.

@shawnsanborn2057

22 күн бұрын

@@pohaaseems like a lot of k

@pohaa

22 күн бұрын

@@shawnsanborn2057 there's no upper limit of K, especially K2 which has many benefits, such as preventing and treating atherosclerosis. It has also been shown to reduce the risk of prostate cancer and may reduce calcium build up in the brain, staving off dementia etc. Have a look into it 👍

I take K2 along with vitamin D and calcium supplements (for osteoporosis) on the reasoning that it will help the calcium actually get to my bones instead of staying in blood vessels, so was hoping to learn more about the research on nutrition and bone health.

@SET12DSP

3 ай бұрын

Never take calcium with D3 as D3 allows the body to absorb 20x more calcium. You could be setting yourself up for a heart attack. Also K2-MK7 can be overrun by to much calcium produced. Proper dosing is 100mcg of K2-MK7 per 1000i.u of D3.

Have you found much K2 research on bone density when combined with D3 supplementation (with or without resistance training)? Cardiovascular disease is obviously important, but, bones are handy too...

@Themata

5 ай бұрын

And hands are bony 😅

@deel2435

5 ай бұрын

Agreed, along with Magnesium because without it you're simply depleting your Magnesium. If supplementing D3 you really should make sure you're consuming enough Magnesium and don't over do the D3.

Merry Christmas! I very much appreciate you and the effort you put into educating others

Can we just get a vitamin d3 + k2 video in general? You do it better than anyone else.

@hiit-itxr-fitness1962

4 ай бұрын

Let’s add magnesium into that mix

@deel2435

4 ай бұрын

@@hiit-itxr-fitness1962 and calcium. If we're talking bone health vs heart health we need a breakdown of all of it.

@hiit-itxr-fitness1962

4 ай бұрын

@@deel2435 True, but of the three, Calcium seems to be the least underestimated. If anything, it's overstated

@deel2435

4 ай бұрын

@@hiit-itxr-fitness1962 I don't agree, especially for us health conscious women. We tend to not get enough calcium in our diets.

@Nobody-Nowhere

4 ай бұрын

@@deel2435its better to get it from your diet, you can get way too much from supplements.

I would definitely like a discussion on vitamin K2 on bone health and hip fracture risk overall. It would also be interesting to know whether it matters if you use MK4 or MK7.

@SET12DSP

5 ай бұрын

I use both mk7 and mk4 with 5000i.u of D3 summer and 10,000i.u winter to maintain a 60ng/dl level of D3. 2400mcg of K2-MK7 per 1000i.u of D3 is the proper dosing K2-MK7 is not toxic I use 45,000mcg of K2-MK4 My first priority is the reversal of my heart disease, which I have been successful at reversing my CAC from 660 to 458.

@jedi-mic

5 ай бұрын

Just take Nattokines

@DANGJOS

5 ай бұрын

@@jedi-mic How would that help with bone health?

@melvillejayathissa7415

5 ай бұрын

Vitamin K2 as MK7 !

@melvillejayathissa7415

5 ай бұрын

​@@jedi-micNattoKinase?

Thank you for this honest opinion… another great and very helpful video. I was hoping evidence was more compelling, but I guess there’s always hope… hope that more extensive research is done in the future with better results.

I had unknown bumps and growths for years on my shins, hands and other places. The doctors were still stumped after several biopsies and i was told it was a mystery. After taking K2 for other reasons the bumps started disappearing. I take K2 with D3 daily and the bumps have not come back

Great information ❤ Happy new year Dr Gil 🕊️🕊️

What I have learned is that no one vitamin/supplement can work on its own. Exercise, balanced diet, reduction of sugar intake, a bit of intermittent fasting etc all work together to make you healthy.

Merry Christmas Gil!!!!!!!

Many thanks for this video! I wrote to you on this a long time ago because I was curious from what I had read! Many thanks for this summary!

thanks so much for this. i never imagined that calcification could be a protective effect revealing a problem rather than a problem (or progression of a problem) to solve

I had a high calcium score 12 years ago (1188) and I’ve been taking K-2 since then, and haven’t had any “events”. No way to know if the K-2 is the reason.

I’ve taken it for the last six months . Raw k-complex. My chiropractor recommended it for my spinal stenosis. Actually has dissolved a lump on my right wrist. Also started taking peptide collagen bovine for energy. I’m 75 and feel like a new person.

Hey doc! New mic is great, however it initially seems worse due to the extra room sounds picked up as echo etc. from the higher quality mic. I have a minor in music tech, alongside my major in bio, but as a scientist I’m sure you’re fine looking this stuff up! I’d gladly help if you want it, but if you did some research into “gain staging” I think that would provide the most benefit to you! That way you can pick up less room and more Gil! Hope this is helpful and not annoying! Thanks for making the highest quality videos on KZread! Jacob Prince

@NutritionMadeSimple

4 ай бұрын

thanks! very helpful. will try to turn down the gain a bit and elevate the mic to be closer to sound source. feel free to msg through the FB page too with more feedback! thanks

I imagine that eating natto is overall a good thing. Not only does it have vitamin K2, but it also has some nice probiotics (to my understanding)

@viviandarkbloom8847

3 ай бұрын

oh yes, and if you like East Asian food, give kimchi a try, as well ;)

@albineg

3 ай бұрын

Natto contains a lot of beneficial compounds like PQQ and Nattokinase, good amount of calcium also for a non-dairy source

Thank you for this video!

Im 70 yo and have been taking D3K2 for 3years, i done a calcium score and was surprised i had a score of 0. IM not sure if it was k2 but i was happy with the result as only 5 percent of people my age have a score of 0.

Thank you! I love how you cut through BS and tell it like it is. One of best health channels on the internet.

Great insights based on the current evidence.

Nice one, interesting 😊

Thanks for the information

Thank you for your balanced approach to this subject. On a lot of other videos posted the comments from the general public border on ludicrous. They say their doctor knows nothing about supplements. However as you point out, when you look for REAL scientific evidence in large trials, there is nothing that supports their use. That’s not to say they don’t work at all but it says that there’s currently no evidence to say they do. Well done!

Thank you so much for breaking down and explaining the research done on so many areas of health and nutrition. Could you please do a video on turmeric and the benefits and dosage of this supplement? Thank you.

@MrSinister718

4 ай бұрын

He said a whole lotta nothing!

@kevinstarski1598

2 ай бұрын

Like he usually does :-) @@MrSinister718

I read that K2 in combination with D3, instead of just D3, can help get more calcium to our bones, especially those of us who might have ostopenia or osteoporosis. I would like to learn more about that. So, not a focus on heart health, but a focus on bone health

@Jesse47249

4 ай бұрын

He liked a comment asking him about this. So, I believe he has the intention of doing a video soon about vitamin K2 and bone health.

@marilynkonstapel403

4 ай бұрын

Thank you. I hope so@@Jesse47249

@pietrocantuccini5584

3 ай бұрын

What you've read is correct. K2 activates the Matrix-GLA-Protein that was mentioned in the video. Whenever you want to add it to your regimen, make sure it is of the (K2) MK-7 variety.

@xiamengbaby

3 ай бұрын

I've also seen from a dietician that it's important to take magnesium with Vitamin D. So many people are deficient in magnesium and that it's crucial for the absorption and assimilation of the D.

@Fitzrovialitter

2 ай бұрын

I read that the moon is made of green cheese.

K2 helps with getting calcium to the bones, so it's still helpful in that way

@David-tu4ub

13 күн бұрын

That's where it should go not in your Arteries

Great video Dr. Gil. Okay a little comment on evidence. On the observational side, the Japanese consume a lot of nato and seem to do well with longevity and heart disease. I am not certain what inferences you can draw from that observation. On the anecdotal side, I take K2 supplements. I have calcified plaque but I started taking it to regulate and mobilize calcium in the body. I had to get dental implants. My dentist has been monitoring the recalcification of my jaw bone and is amazed at the results. So my theory is that K2 is beneficial for older people to help regulate and mobilize calcium. I have also noticed that I have less problems with calcium deposits on connective tissues. I am really debating if you want to try to reverse calcium in the arteries. I think I prefer having stable calcified plaque to unstable soft plaque. Again, thanks for your work.

@georgecav

12 күн бұрын

So you may stop supplementing K2 to keep stabilizing Ca in the arteries?

Would like a discussion on your thinking as to which supplements you feel would be appropriate for the general population.

@MunchinYou-jy6km

5 ай бұрын

If you are fully or almost plant-based, then Vitamin B12, Vitamin D (almost everyone could take it during the winter season) and maybe Omega 3 depending on your nutrition composition

@pietrocantuccini5584

3 ай бұрын

The 'general' population (age 20-50) doesn't need supplements, except vD in Winter.

@MunchinYou-jy6km

3 ай бұрын

The "general" population is anything but health conscious and they almost certain have one or more deficiencies in vitamins or minerals.@@pietrocantuccini5584

Thanks for tackling this issue. I see you have a new microphone but it doesn't sound like it's on? Is it connected to your camera with the correct settings? Sounds like the audio from the camera without an external mic. I recently used a wireless mic connected with a USB-C cable but it needed a mic phono cable to work. The USB-C is for transferring files from the mic to a computer.

Thanks for the information. I would be interested in hearing your assessment of the evidence of vitamin K2 on bone health. There is some evidence I have seen in the literature that shows benefits of K2 supplementation but it seems like some studies show benefit and others do not.

@pietrocantuccini5584

3 ай бұрын

Arthritis & Osteoporosis doi: 10.1155/2017/6254836 CVD & coronary calcification doi: 10.1155/2017/6254836 + DOI: 10.3945/an.111.001628 Coronary Heart Disease DOI: 10.1093/jn/134.11.3100 Dental Caries doi.org/10.1016/j.mehy.2015.01.011 Inflammation doi.org/10.1016/j.diabres.2017.11.020 Osteoporosis in Rheumatoid Arthritis DOI: 10.1016/j.maturitas.2020.05.020 Rheumatoid arthritis DOI: 10.12659/MSM.911628 + DOI: 10.5414/CP203827 + doi.org/10.1016/j.ejphar.2015.06.014

For me it's complicated... but not so unusual. Firstly, I'm 70. Having an autoimmune disease, I find it important to take a fairly high dose of vitamin D (8000 to 10000) to keep my levels in the optimal range (around 60). However, I'm aware that doses above 4000 can drive calcium out of the bones and into the bloodstream. I already have a CAC score of at least 42 (tested 5 years ago) and am taking a PCSK9i. But my main concern is that my mild osteoporosis will worsen with that high dose of D possibly driving calcium out of the bones. So, to be safe, I include 200 mcg of K2 (MK7) in the hopes that this will enable the vitamin D to keep the calcium where it needs to be... in the bones. I know I'm not alone in this. As they say, aging is not for the faint of heart. By the way, anecdotally, I do find my dental checkups have improved markedly. Thoughts?

@Julottt

5 ай бұрын

No, taking a very high dose of "vitamin" D (an hormone) doesnt drive calcium out of the bones into the bloodstream in itself. What does that is eventually having a too high blood "vitamin" D lvl long term, a toxic lvl above 100-150 ng/ml which could be reached by most people from taking 5000-10000 IU of "vitamin" D daily in a few weeks or months but obviously you and me need to take more than 5000 IU daily to reach a healthy to optimal "vitamin" D lvl in the blood. This is why the limit recommendation is set at 4000-5000 IU daily.

@1truemoose

5 ай бұрын

I take K2 MK7 and my dental checkups have improved too.

@melvillejayathissa7415

5 ай бұрын

Same here, less pain during drilling, and at age 76 now I have just switched from a combined supplement of Vitamin D-3 with 5,000 IU and 180mcg of Vitamin K-2 after 3 years since COVID to 10,000 IU of Vitamin D-3 and 300mcg of Vitamin K-2 both manufactured by NOW FOODS. Hope this helps somewhat! Melville from sunny Malaysia

@tonygordon7571

5 ай бұрын

"I'm aware that doses above 4000 can drive calcium out of the bones and into the bloodstream." Is there evidence that taking vitamin D over 4000 IU causes that?

@gmw3083

5 ай бұрын

I'm growing new enamel with K2

Great video. Cant wait for a dr berg response

Really interesting. Many thanks for sharing Dr Carvalho. As you have a good reporie with Dr Brewer that I also have a great deal of respect and admiration for as I do for you,,I would love to have you host Dr Brewer to have him highlight or speak to some interesting and compelling points he made on his KZread channel video titled “The Widow Maker, Are You Off The Hook”. I am not trying to instigate issues, but I think that video highlights some interesting differences between how you both approach the issue of heart disease progression. Again, such a joint discussion would be useful/helpful to subscribers of both channels. This would be as interesting and helpful as the video you did where you hosted an open discussion with cardiologist, Phillip Ovadia. Thanks again.

Calcification is a marker for vascular smooth muscle cell (VSMC) inflammatory phenotype that causes osteoblast-like cells that lead to calcification and a dangerously thin fibrous cap that can lead to plaque rupture then myocardial infarction and stroke. From 2020: Stem Cell Pluripotency Genes Klf4 and Oct4 Regulate Complex SMC Phenotypic Changes Critical in Late-Stage Atherosclerotic Lesion Pathogenesis Too high carb/sugar-> too high TRPV1-> hyperinsulinemia-> more TRPV1-> hyponatremia/hypoosmolality -> too much TRPV4 in VSMC with Klf4-> switch to VSMC inflammatory phenotype. Hypertension can also cause too much TRPV4.

At 5:10, I’d point out that raising HDL, pharmacologically, doesn’t improve outcomes. Raising it by other means (e.g., exercise) does improve outcomes. But the point is well taken: HDL is a marker, not a causal agent.

@stevenmiller7747

5 ай бұрын

Based on studies I’ve seen no evidence that people with low HDL raising it by any means (medication, exercise, alcohol…….) does nothing to reduce cardiac events. If you have any links that contradicts this I’d love to see it.

I've been a lifelong trail runner(more than 50 years now) and I had my calcium score done - about 5 years ago and it was 330 ( ish). I've also found research on senior athletes with ( what they termed as) hearts of stone. The gist of the reasearch was that cardio respiratory fitness was the key metric. The higher the level of CRP - even with elevated calicification scores - the rate of events for those with the highest levels of CRP was far lower than non-fit controls. I've done a google search on hearts of stone to find the various research papers. I would love your take on it. Guy Palmer, Mill Valley ca.

@gtkona1608

4 ай бұрын

Hi Guy. 30 year Ironman world class age group athlete here, Kona 29 times. Calcium is thought to represent only 30% of the total plaque burden and it is the non calcified plaque that poses the risk of MI. With a calcium score around 200 I had a CT angiogram of my coronary arteries done in my mid 60's. The only plaque present was the calcified plaque. My cardiologist says that there is anecdotal evidence that endurance athletes tend to calcify plaque that non athletes would not calcify meaning that we have a lower amount of risky soft plaque than our calcium score might suggest. Also, by CRP do you mean cardiorespiratory fitness?

@fortworthron

4 ай бұрын

@@gtkona1608 I suspect he means C Reactive Protein - another test (for inflammation I believe).

@naughtyorgneiss

2 ай бұрын

​@fortworthron no, he means cardio respiratory fitness, no way its crp. Higher levels of inflammation are not healthy.

In case of a high CAC score, it could be a good idea to get a CTA scan to detect soft plaque and also measure APoB to assess future risk before any intervention.

@Hanover-ek4jy

5 ай бұрын

A CIMT test will also identify soft liquid plaque!

@B-the-Ball

5 ай бұрын

This is my situation, high cac score 596 5 years ago. Primary is adjusting my statins to lower ldl. Cardiologist had me do a nuclear stress test (twice) passed flying colors. Neither doctor mentioning CTA but learning about it on my own. How to go about getting this authorized.

@4plum

5 ай бұрын

Measuring ApoB is under $20 if done through a private lab in the US - knowing your number is a no-brainer.

Vit D + K2 + nattokinase = ❤

@LoiolaALG

26 күн бұрын

Add Ubiquinol, Acetyl L-Carnitine and Tocotrienols to those for even better results. While at it, add Glycine, NAC and Taurine.

What about Nattokainese? Love the science based evidence!

@playfulpatyy57

2 ай бұрын

Read plus things on natto and if not appropriate does no difference? I have heard nattokinase can be hard on stomach. At high dose 8,000 I had bad acid reflex. Whether that or something else, not sure?

Your videos are the best and thank you for the facts

Very interesting

Thank you. You have touched on a subject I have often wondered about. If calcification forms as a defence of the artery walls in areas of plaque, is it a good idea to try to remove it? K2 doesn't get rid of the plaque, just the calcium. I have taken K2 as a precaution for a couple of years although, probably like many, I have no idea if I have arterial plaque or not. ( I have noticed that the painful swellings on the knuckles of my hands that appear overnight have stopped).

Density vs score: Higher calcium density is beneficial since it secures hot plaque, lower scores MAY mean lower density which is perilous. BUT a lower score when density is unaffected is a major factor in reducing risk of an event. A Budoff paper found greatly reduced risk for scores that increase by a modest amounts yoy. I lost a lot of weight and was on K2 for a year when I saw a reduction from 409 to 339 in my CAC score while on statin therapy. My plaque burden droped precipitously. Did the K2 help? My joints definitely indicate that there was an effect!

Please do a segment on vitamin K2 and bone health, including research, if any, on proper dosage of K2. Thank you!

My aesthetic medicine doctor recommended adding k2 to d3 to prevent/slow facial bone loss. Can you comment on the validity of this?

Great content, as usual. I would be interested in seeing your take on Dr. Brad Stanfield's vit k2 recommendation. In one video he does mention the calcified arteries stuff, but in another video he references something related to bone calcium deposition? I can link them if you want, but they are easy to find on his channel. I respect both of you a great deal, as well as when we get to see Professor Gardner. So hard to get good information on this stuff, so thanks again :)

Your video showing a plaque stopping blood getting through surely explains the calcium problem. Calcification is "hardening of the arteries". Without "hardening" the arteries is flexible and pliable. So any narrowing by plaque will not significantly affect blood flow as the artery will dilate to allow flow, unless it is calcified and stiffened.

@NutritionMadeSimple

3 ай бұрын

there is some truth to this as arteries can initially dilate to compensate for stenosis (they call it "positive remodeling"). unfortunately, there is a limit to this and plaque eventually starts to bulge into the lumen. the other relevant aspect is that most events (heart attacks etc) arise not from plaque completely blocking the lumen but from plaque rupture + acute clotting. interestingly, this often doesn´t happen in the largest plaques. calcifications may help prevent this as they strengthen plaque

I take D3 1000IU and K2 90mcg combo tablet. I got my Vitamin D levels checked with normal range being 50 - 150 and mine was 147 which was described as 'optimal level for bone health'. So I'm pleased with that and will continue. I don't know my calcium score but so far so good...hope the calcium is going to bones and teeth. Next stop...dentist!

Should we not ?

Maybe do a video about epa-dha/fish oil in relation to heart disease

I noticed my fingernail is less prone to break. Vitamin K2 actually works along with D (D3)

Very informative My dr ordered I get a heart calcium score test and I came back at a 5, which now dr wants to put me on meds since she says I have beginning stages of heart disease. I will definitely view your other video. Thank you

Thanks for the information. I was thinking about K2 supplementing, but it's really pricey here for some reason.

Doctor, are they any studies on PubMed re Vit K2 and arterial calcium?

What is your take on people on warfarin? I'm really confused about warfarin vs vitamin K

Hello Gil and thank you for addressing this popular subject I was thinking what your take is on witamin K in the context of calcific aortic valve stenosis (CAVS). While as you say in case of atherosclerosis calcification is just a marker and not a rootcause of a problem, in case of CAVS calcification seems to be an actual problem limiting valve flexibility and movement. I would think that K supplementation can be a logical gamble for people with CAVS or CAVS risk factors (e.g. bicuspid aortic valves BAV) not as a replacement of eliminating conformed risk factors, but in the view of some evidence of slower progression of CAVS when supplementing with K. Would love to hear your views on this.

@NutritionMadeSimple

5 ай бұрын

good Q, the AVADEC trial (the latest one covered in the video) also looked at aortic calcification and found no significant difference with vitK + vitD www.ahajournals.org/doi/pdf/10.1161/circulationaha.121.057008

@budzow

5 ай бұрын

Thank you for pointing out this study. It is an interesting discussion on their findings being contradictory to Brandenburg's study. I hope we will see more RCTs in the future targeting different age groups and different stages of CAVS. Fingers crossed it will turn out to be a magic molecule (at least in some configurations:))

I started taking a D3-K2 supplement a few years ago because I read it helps prevent dowagers hump, something both my grandmothers had. I'm going for a CAC test this week because I have high LDL cholesterol (I do low carb) and my doctor wants to put me on a statin. I pushed back, hence the test. No, I don't normally second guess my doctor and I don't think it's generally a good idea to do it, so I was happy to hear you warn against it. If my CAC test has a high score I will next ask about the CIMT test for soft plaque.

With what other vitamin should we combine K2? Is it good with D3 and magnesium?

Thank you for bring us all the great information Gil. I've got a increasingly painful situation. I get horrible Cramps in almost every muscle in my body. I'm taking potassium, maganisium , drinking lots of water. If I yawn , I get cramps in myjaw. If I contract any muscle it will ball up in a painful cramp....any suggestions to stop this ?

@Michelle_Emm

3 ай бұрын

The most common cause of muscle cramps is dehydration. Adding in electrolytes and more water might help. As little as a 1.5% drop in hydration can cause muscle cramps, headaches and confusion.

My endocrinologist suggested K2 for bone health as I have osteoporosis. What are your thoughts?

What about Vitamin K1? I think it would be fitting to address that in the video.

@teddybearroosevelt1847

5 ай бұрын

Yes, i agree

@contact2001

5 ай бұрын

Just eat your Greens, they are full of vitamin K your body produces all K2 it needs from it…. Dr Greger did a video on it nearly a year ago…

Fantastic! An American who can pronounce natto correctly! Thanks!

Interesting. I heard berbrine can effect calcium channel scores. Funnily enough I heard this in a youtube video and in the comments someone mentioned that is a bad idea. I think they might have been referring to the soft plaque ruptures like you mentioned. So my first question to you is berbrine and the heart? Probably not enough data yet but your early thoughts would be appreciated. Back to K2 there is a study showing low k2 levels is one of the causes of prostate cancer. The coles notes version is that men with low k2 levels had varicoles(sp?) exiting the prostate which had a retrograde flow of blood saturated with DHT way way above normal. If I remember correctly the study or a other study showed supplementation helped reduce the risk. Men that had the varicoles removed early did not get prostate cancer. Incidentally I asked my doctor about this and he was concerned about k2's blood thinning effects. *shrug*

@kelvinyu339

3 ай бұрын

Which form of K2?

@arc0006

3 ай бұрын

@@kelvinyu339 I don't know. I will have to go look.

Were these studies mentioned in the interview specific to K2 M7 or K2 generally.

Could you please say if the study participants are male or female and if the females are pre or post menopausal? I ask because, as you know, most studies do not have female participants or they are not split into pre or post menopausal females. This is so important for the public to understand what effect this has on women’s health.

Really love this video!! I’d like to see though how *naturally-derived* K2 (like directly from natto) figures into this. Such as how the Japanese who consume lots of natto are found to have low rates of heart disease. Then how this relates to K2 supplements that are natto derived as opposed to other forms of K2…

@bassjace

5 ай бұрын

lived on natto every morning in the town of Matsushima Sendai for years, it was the go to for the much required pick up needed after a night drinking hot sake in big groups. Its believed to be anti-inflammatory, after getting used to it I would stick a spook of vegemite in it and gulp it down.

@brokko_le3

4 ай бұрын

@@bassjaceThat sounds like a more potent morning booster than the strongest coffee :)

@hevesat1920

4 ай бұрын

@@bassjacecan we make it without a starter. Because I can not find a starter in my country

@k.h.6991

3 ай бұрын

Natto is a whole plant food. That's going to contribute to health effects, over the K2 supplement.

I'm gonna stick to exercise.

Can you make a show proving the utility of statins in preventing chd?

You'r channel is great, but please invest in better camera setup :) my advice.

How does calcium channel blockers like amlodipine for hypertension fit into all of this?

Can you please doscuss K2 and bone density?

Maybe you firstly should have done the video about bone health and K2 and asked us if we wanted this one:) Thihi!

What supplements should ppl with osteoporosis take? And how much? They will need more minerals than a person without osteoporosis, correct? And what diet? Thanks so much!

You maybe right, if you just look at heart health. but we have to look at the hole human, to make a decision about supplementation. So, question is, e.g., is K2 needed, to get calcium to work where it belongs, e.g. in the bones? also, what is, if K2 is missing, and calcium therefore cannot be integrated in the bone? where is it then? Check this, and give an more complete answer.

If you take Amlodipine, can you also take K2 ?. Any answer ?

So is there a different treatment if you have high LP-PLA2? Isn't it better to take statins to fasten the soft plaque which PLA2 indicates than takin niacin and k2 to resolve it. And what makes a plaque vulnerable? Isn't it the goal to resolve the plaque?

Where do you buy your vitamin k2

Can you take these supplements while taking Apixaban?

A question if he would be so kind as to answer. Is there a natural treatment for autoimmune hemolytic anemia? I have that disease. I take a daily vitamin D3+K2 supplement. A digestive probiotic of various strains and once a week a vitamin B12 capsule.

I've seen where K2 is good for CKD. Any thought on that?

Would be interested in a study that used K2 in conjunction with two other arms - standard American diet (which has probably been done) and healthy diet which brings lipids into line and see what happens over time. Both arms starting from same place with known plaque and calcification. I eat a rigorous plant based diet (lots of greens) and have good lipids, but I do take a modest dose of K2 to help assure proper calcium transport occurs Started 11 years ago after being diagnosed with CVD. I rely on diet to control lipids but will likely go back on a low dose statin. Taking supplements without cleaning up diet and normalizing weight is a fools game.

@markaldridge5089

3 ай бұрын

I agree with your conclusion. There's so much information out there and there is a natural tendency to focus on a particular food or supplement etc as the "solution", when the much larger issues weigh greater in the mix. So clearly, someone who eats an unhealthy diet, is overweight, does little to no exercise, smokes, drinks too much and has poor sleep has the "solution" right there - tackling any one of these will have a greater effect than any particular supplement. Tackling 2 or more even better. All of the above sorted - boom, massive benefit. I do often have moments of guilty clarity when I realise I have been scrolling through endless videos on supplements etc for an hour, when I might have been better off going out for a long brisk walk instead.

what about some studies showing that K2 is good for bone health? Directs the Ca to the bones?

Good work doctor ! This is science .

What is the optimal proportion of vitamins D3 to K2(mk-7) for bone health?

@Michelle_Emm

3 ай бұрын

From everything I've read the correct ratio is 180mcg Vit K2 to 1000iu D3.

@HowardKlein1958

2 ай бұрын

I take 100ug of K2 mk7 with 10,000 IU D3.

@Michelle_Emm

2 ай бұрын

@@HowardKlein1958 why do you take such a high dose of VitD3? As a fat soluble vitamin/hormone it can build up and cause negative side effects. Do you have a medical condition that requires you to take such a high dose?

Hi. Would you please review Dr Greggors new book HOW NOT TO AGE

Yes, but the point of k2 is the great evidence on bone issues, not plaque calcification regression. Congrats for the channel.

ooo....then you must like arterial protect from life extension. supposed to stabilize plaque

I was advised to supplement with D for better COVID outcome and add K2 to keep mobilized calcium in the bones and away from the arteries. I did not mega dose D, stayed with RDA. Is this a valid use for K2? Does my body convert all the K2 I need from K and do I not need a supplement? Thank you for your content.

What about calcium supplements? There are some studies that recommend whole milk to improve cholesterol

I’ve seen people improve their plaque, but- as far as lowering incidence? No way without a broad and extended study

I have Osteoporosis. I read that I should take K2 as MK7. Is this true? Is it best to get it from eating Natto???

I appreciate you sticking with the numbers for evidence of efficacy, yet you don't seem to do that with statins. Meta-studies have clearly shown that the absolute risk reduction from statins regarding heart attack, stroke and death are 0.9%, 0.4% and 0.5%, respectively. This means that 982 people out of 1000 get no benefit from statins, which in turn means statin benefits are not statistically significant. Yet you continue to advocate for statin use.

@NutritionMadeSimple

5 ай бұрын

hi, we have a video with complete coverage of the RRR vs ARR question: kzread.info/dash/bejne/qIaGppqniKjfd7A.html

The problem is that vitamins does not prevents anything, however the deficit of them causes issues. And this is true for any vitamins. For instance If you have deficiency of D you will get issue with bones, brain and even arteries, however If you have enough vitamin D, there is no guarantee that you will not have issue with bones, because besides vitamin D you also need tons of other minerals vitamins and nutritions to be healthy. And the same for any other vitamins. And from this point of view, instead of conducting a study on the effect of an overdose of vitamin K, it is better to study a group with insufficient vitamin K levels compared to a group with normal levels.

I want to use vitamin k2 suppliment. Kindly tell me does vitamin k2 makes the blood thick or not ?

Good info....thanks. However, the video at 6:50 shows a clot forming, but with particles clogging at the area where the artery has been damaged, compromised or breached; is that accurate as to how most events occur, where the narrowing has taken place? I thought clots form from soft plaque breaking off from that damaged area (being repaired) and then clotting further down the line, not necessarily there where the narrowing has occurred.

@reydelagarza2953

3 ай бұрын

Statins lower actual events for those that have "indication", meaning those that have had prior heart attacks or strokes? 4:28 into the video.

@NutritionMadeSimple

3 ай бұрын

those too, but some people have indication by way of their high risk without having had an event already (this is called primary prevention). those trials also show event reduction

@reydelagarza2953

3 ай бұрын

@@NutritionMadeSimple thanks. was just trying to clarify....because numerous folks/docs have pointed out that "relative risk" is what's really misleading in some studies, and utilized by the pharmaceutical companies.

@NutritionMadeSimple

3 ай бұрын

for relative risk see kzread.info/dash/bejne/qIaGppqniKjfd7A.html

So I need to take calcium with salt!?

I've been taking K2 for PAD in my calves and along with reducing saturated fats, and more Vitamin D, I see an improvement. K2 makes me drowsy (100mcg.)

Interesting, thanks. 🙂 Regarding K2, what about bone health? Can K2 reverse ganglia caused by osteoarthritis and bone-spurs on the distal interphalangeal joints? Can it improve bone density? Are co-factors necessary, such as magnesium? Regarding CVD, there is a retrospective study with >1000 participants which shows significant benefits from high dose nattokinase supplementation and additional benefits when combined with K2. doi: 10.3389/fcvm.2022.964977. Any thoughts on that?

@tracysmith245

5 ай бұрын

depends on need to exercise if you are overweight can not get vitamin d regulates the calcium to your bones I try to eat and drink whole foods it has worked for me i have low calcium though things like spinach and kale are high in calcium coffee processed junk food dairy like milk cheese pull calcium from our bones

@tonyc2489

4 ай бұрын

I have taken D3 and K2 for a couple of years and no longer wake up with painful swellings and distorted finger joints. The two joints affected have not subsided completely, but are no longer painful and no others have appeared.