The health benefits of Vitamin D and K2, taken together.
Did you know that over 40% of people in the world are deficient in Vitamin D.
This is a hormone like nutrient that your body makes when sunshine contacts your skin,
so it's often called the "Sunshine Vitamin".
Unfortunately people become deficient in this
if they have poor liver or kidney health, because it's activated in these internal organs.
You may also be low in Vitamin D because you simply do not get enough sunshine,
or live in the Northern Hemisphere.
Low levels of Vitamin D are linked to depression, osteoporosis,
bone pain, high blood pressure, lower back pain and a weak immune system.
What Does Vitamin D & K2 Do?
One of the main functions of Vitamin D is to help your body absorb
calcium and metabolise it from the foods that you eat.
Vitamin K2 works synergistically with Vitamin D,
because it helps to direct the calcium around the body where it needs to be.
If you are low in these nutrients, your bones can become weaker leading to osteoporosis,
osteopenia and bone pain, especially as you get older.
Vitamin D activates proteins so that you may break down and absorb the calcium mineral,
whilst Vitamin K2 directs it into the bones where it belongs.
Heart Benefits
These two nutrients are also very important when it comes to regulating your blood pressure
and protecting you against heart attacks and strokes.
Vitamin K2 helps to prevent calcium from building up in your soft tissues,
such as the artery walls and the joints.
It can also help to unclog arteries
by removing calcified plaque and directing it into the bones where it belongs.
Vitamin D Helps to reduce inflammation in these arteries, in order to prevent them
from becoming stiff and rigid. This keeps the blood flowing to and from the heart properly.
Strengthening Bones
Women who have been through the menopause often suffer with bone loss and weakness.
Studies show that taking 180mcg of Vitamin
K2 daily helped to reduce bone loss in post-menopausal women.
Vitamin D can also help to promote hormone balance
because it communicates with other hormones and maintains healthy levels of estrogen.
K2 also works similarly in men,
helping to build stronger bone tissue and protect against osteoporosis.
How To Get These Nutrients
The friendly bacteria that live in your gut can convert Vitamin K1
into Vitamin K2 from foods that you eat.
Some of the best foods are Kale, Collard Greens,
Spinach, Turnip Greens, Broccoli, Brussels Sprouts and other leafy greens to supply K1.
You can also get Vitamin K2 directly from the following foods: Goose Liver,
Sauerkraut, Natto (Japanese Fermented Soy), Pork Chops, Egg Yolks, Duck Fat and Beef Liver.
Remember that Vitamin K2 is a fat soluble nutrient,
and is usually found in either fermented foods, fatty foods or organ meats.
When it comes to Vitamin D,
getting sunshine on your skin for 20 minutes a day can help to boost your levels.
As most people cannot get this during the winter time,
you can also get small amounts from oily fish like salmon, sardines and mackerel.
Supplements
The best way to ensure that you have adequate Vitamin D and K2 levels in the body
is by taking a regular supplement.
We recommend 10,000 IU of Vitamin D3 per day,
along with 100mcg of Vitamin K2 (in the form of Mk-7).
This is the perfect combination to keep your levels in check,
allowing the K2 to work with the Vitamin D in absorbing and mobilising calcium in the body.
However, if you have digestive problems, acid reflux, arterial plaque, depression,
weak teeth or bones, or a poor immune system then you may need a higher dose.
Absorbing Fat Soluble Nutrients
If you have any digestive problems such as acid reflux,
fatty liver disease, kidney disease, diverticulitis, leaky gut syndrome
or heart burn, then you may struggle to digest fat soluble nutrients like K2 and D.
If you struggle with these problems, you may need to also take some digestive enzymes, in the form
of a capsule to help you break down the nutrients in your food so that your body can absorb them.
High stress levels can also block your ability to use Vitamin D,
because your body releases too many steroid hormones like
cortisol. So find ways to manage your stress such as taking long walks in nature.
Additional Benefits
Some additional benefits of taking these Vitamins include:
1. Stimulating Muscle Growth 2. Prevent Sleep Apnea
3. Reducing Inflammation 4. Strengthening Teeth
5. Boosting Immune System 6. Fighting Arthritis
7. Protecting Neurons (Brain Health) 8. Improving Posture
9. Preventing Depression & Anxiety 10. Regulating Blood Pressure
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Summary
Vitamin D and K2 work together in the body to help you absorb calcium
and transport it through the blood where it needs to be.
These can help to protect against stiff arteries,
bone loss, weak teeth, joint pain and even Alzheimer's disease.
Regular supplementation is one of the best ways to ensure that you meet your requirements
and maintain a healthy lifestyle.
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