Episode Details

In this video I discuss calcium and vitamin K2 and their link to plaque build up in the arteries. This has been a researched for many years and today I’ll explain why its such an interesting topic and why this is a very important and chapter in our understanding of what's causing blockages in the arteries of the body.

Remember that my videos are not a substitute for individualized medical care by a qualified physician. Always consult your physicians before making any diet, nutrition, medication, or lifestyle changes.

Link to Part 2 of this talk: https://youtu.be/z3njgh2nFRk

Chapters:
0:00 Intro
0:36 Calcium Supplements and their risks
3:31 Always consult your physicians before taking calcium supplements
3:51 Relationship between calcium and other vitamins
5:22 Science behind how our bodies build bone
8:26 Types of Vitamin K
9:01 Coumadin and Vitamin K deficiency
9:52 Sources of Vitamin K1 and Vitamin K2
12:12 K2 deficiency and Morality
14:02 Outro

References:
Women's Health Initiative study
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/21505219/

The circulating inactive form of matrix Gla Protein (ucMGP) as a biomarker for cardiovascular calcification
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/18401181/

The Rotterdam Study
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/15514282/

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"The Bittersweet Truth" - https://youtu.be/AbR1QwJwwpo

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