The health benefits of Vitamin K2
Vitamin K2 is an important nutrient which is also known as 'menaquinone'. Many people
have a deficiency in this which leads to problems with calcium in the body.
K2 is found naturally in fermented foods and
animal products, but can also be purchased as a supplement.
In today's video we highlight all of the health
benefits of Vitamin K2, explain how it works in the body and how you can get more of this
into your diet.
1. Strengthen Bones Vitamin K2 plays a very important role in
the metabolism of calcium in the body, the main mineral found in your bones and teeth.
K2 transports calcium into the bones and teeth which strengthens them. This can help those
with osteoporosis, osteopenia or bone fractures.
2. Heart Health Getting more K2 into the diet from food or
supplements is well known for strengthening the heart and cardiovascular system. It takes
unwanted calcium deposits out of the soft tissues and moves it into the bones and teeth
where it belongs. This effectively strips away plaque from the arteries and blood vessels,
allowing blood to flow freely in a natural way. It is recommended for those who suffer
with conditions like coronary heart disease or other cardiovascular problems.
3. Energy Levels
The small energy factories in your cells are called mitochondria. These use calcium and
other minerals to generate energy in your body. K2 helps the mitochondria to utilize
calcium and increase energy levels. K2 also helps to improve blood flow to and from the
heart, making you have a better cardiac output. Simply put this means you will have much higher
energy levels and be able to exercise with more stamina and endurance.
4. Joint Health
Those who suffer with arthritis or problems in the joints will also benefit from taking
Vitamin K2 as it helps to remove excess calcium deposits which may be causing inflammation
in the joints. K2 will remove calcium from outside the joint and place it in the synovial
fluid where it belongs to strengthen the joint.
5. Kidney Stones The most common form of kidney stones are
called calcium oxalate stones, which are formed from poor digestion of fat, or foods high
in oxalates. Consuming Vitamin K2 helps to prevent the stones from forming in the kidney,
and also helps to break down and remove them. Drinking lots of water and taking potassium
citrate will also help.
6. Strong Teeth As with the bones and joints, K2 will transport
calcium deposits into the teeth. This will strengthen them and make them less likely
to form cavities, making them stronger with age. This is especially helpful for those
who have consumed too much sugar. You will also notice that the teeth are cleaner as
K2 helps to prevent plaque building up on the teeth.
7. Eye Health
Those who suffer with poor vision, macular degeneration, cataracts or other eye problems
usually have oxidative stress in the eyes. Calcium builds up in these small muscles and
cornea which can damage the eye even further. Taking Vitamin K2 and healthy foods rich in
retinol will help to repair the eye tissues.
8. Medicines If you have a history of taking lots of antibiotics,
heart medications and anti-acids then it is likely that you have a Vitamin K2 deficiency.
These drugs cause side effects which prevent you from absorbing fat-soluble vitamins like
K1 and K2. You can improve absorption of K2 by taking purified bile salts or apple cider
vinegar capsules.
9. Nanobacteria There are certain nano-bacteria in which are
involved with various health problems in the body. They are linked with forming stones,
and conditions like polycystic kidney disease, periodontal disease, rheumatoid arthritis
and prostatitis. These tiny bacteria protect their selves with a small shell of calcium.
Vitamin K2 can help break down the protective shells so that your immune system can destroy
these pathogens and prevent the above health issues.
10. Breathing
Many people suffer with calcification in the soft tissues of the lungs, bronchial tubes
and sinus. This is connected to conditions like asthma and may make you have excessive
coughing at night time. The excess calcium causes a weakness in the tissues and makes
the small tubes behind the nose swollen and inflamed. Vitamin K2 helps to regulate this
calcium and reduce inflammation in these areas.
As you can see Vitamin K2 plays an important role when it comes to mobilising calcium and
using it properly in the body.
Unfortunately, many people are deficient as they do not eat enough K1 from leafy greens,
or have absorption problems from eating too many junk foods.
We recommend taking a supplement of Vitamin
K2 daily in the form of MK7. This is a natural variety and will rapidly boost your energy
and vitality.
You can also get vitamin K2 from foods like goose liver, egg yolks, grass fed butter and
hard cheeses. It is found highly concentrated in a fermented food from Japan called 'Natto'
but this has a strong taste and is uncommon in the West.
As a side note, if you take a Vitamin D supplement
it is vital that you also take Vitamin K2. Taking vitamin D alone could raise the calcium
levels too high in the body which may
form plaque in the soft tissues. K2 works with D3 to mobilise this extra calcium, so
always take these together.
The best combination would be 10,000iu Vitamin D3 with 100mcg Vitamin K2 (MK7)
In our other video we share a list of foods
containing Vitamin K2 in its natural form. Be sure to select this at the end.
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