Vitamin K2 and the bone heart connection
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- Опубліковано 21 вер 2024
- The bone-heart connection: the health benefits of Vitamin K2.
As we age, there are a couple of pathologies that start becoming more prevalent - Frailty and heart disease.
Our bones become thinner and weaker due to a lack of calcium and this leads to osteoporosis and makes us more susceptible to fractures.
Coronary artery disease also becomes significantly more prevalent and is characterised by increased calcification in the walls of our coronary arteries.
This is interesting because the osteoporosis is characterised by a lack of calcium and coronary disease, characterised by too much calcium and both pathologies are often found in the same patients.
To prevent osteoporosis, many patients take calcium supplements. This is even when body calcium levels are not reduced. However recent research suggests that calcium supplementation could actually increase the risk of coronary artery disease. In a recent publication, researchers conducted a systemic meta-analysis of 13 double blind placebo controlled randomised control trials and found that a dietary calcium intake of 700-1000mg per day or supplementary calcium intake of 1000mg per day significantly increased the risk of coronary heart disease.
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Even more interestingly, a recent meta-analysis found that calcium and/or vitamin D supplementation did not seem to reduce fracture incidence in community-dwelling older adults anyway.
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So this is all very interesting. Could it be that as we get older, the calcium which is meant to get deposited in our bones, gets deposited in our coronary arteries instead? Could this therefore be the reason why increasing calcium intake does nothing for our bones but actually increases heart disease?
Since these observations,a lot of interest has focussed on Vitamin K and in particular a sub-type of vitamin K called Vitamin K2. Vitamin K2 is a fat soluble vitamin and helps activate osteocalcin which helps take calcium out of the blood and deposits in the bone. So if there is a shortage of vitamin K2, the calcium does not bind to the bone and therefore the bones get thinner.
In the tissues especially in the smooth muscle cells, there exist proteins called matrix GLA proteins and they have the function of removing calcium from the tissues but to do so they need to be activated by Vitamin K2 and vitamin D. So if there is a shortage of vitamin K2, these matrix GLA proteins do not get activated and therefore become non-functional and calcium does not get removed from the blood vessels and therefore get accumulated there and cause heart artery narrowings.
Interestingly there was a study in the journal of vascular research in 2008 that the amount of non-functional matrix GLA protein (I.e that which had not been activated by vitamin K2) was directly correlated with the magnitude of vascular calcification. The more non-functional matrix GLA protein concentrations, the higher the likelihood of vascular calcification.
So is there any evidence that making a concerted effort to increase vitamin K2 can be helpful?
Well - yes - there have been several studies that have confirmed this.
The Rotterdam study took unto 5000 men and women above the age of 55 and followed them up for 8-11 years and found that diets rich in Vitamin K2 were associated with a 50% reduction in arterial calcification and cardiovascular death. In fact mortality from all causes was reduced by 25%!
Another study, known as the PROSPECT study looked at dietary K2 levels and coronary disease in 16000 women and found that with each additional 10mcg/day of K2 supplementation, there was a 9% reduction in cardiovascular mortality.
In 2015, there was another really another very interesting study known as the knapen study which showed that increased Vitamin K2 levels (doses of 180mcg day) resulted in reversal of coronary artery calcification and restore arterial flexibility.
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My own personal experience with K2-Mk7. Four years ago I had a CT scan of my lungs due to a prolonged cough and they found calcifications on my coronary arteries giving me a score of 70. On my on accord, I made an appointment with a cardiologist. He then sent me to another specialist to do a more in depth carotid artery scan. This showed one very small deposit on my right carotid, but it had yet to cause any narrowing. Because I also have slightly high cholesterol and triglyceride levels, I was subscribed a statin. He also prescribed 5000 iu of D3/ day as my level was below 40. Then, on my on after some research, I began taking the K2 about six months later. After a year on the statin and the D3/K2 my now annual carotid scan showed no progression of my small spot, nor any new areas. However, due to severe side effects from the statin ( dysphasia, muscle atrophy, pre diabetes), I had to discontinue. Forward another year and I was quite anxious to see the results of my annual carotid being that I hadn’t been on the statin and my cholesterol levels were still considered high. But, to my doctor’s surprise, there had been no progression and no new developments. Atherosclerosis is a progressive disease. Once diagnosed, they expect the plaque to continue to build up at a certain rate/ percentage each year and they expect to see it develop in other areas as well. Too, I had another CTscan of my heart. In the comments from the first scan I had 4 years ago, they specified percentage of calcium in each artery and noted CAD, as well as a slightly enlarged opening on my descending aorta.Two years later, this scan, simply specified mild arterial calcification and noted no aortic embolism- within range. I know there can always be a different opinion written according to the doctor interpreting the scan. But, the main take away was that, again, I had no progression. So, I’ll never stop taking my D3/K2-Mk7, ever.
Update/side note: my BP has been slowly inching up- the highest it’s gotten is 140/96. After watching a video by cardiologist James Roberts linking vitamin C and lipoproteins which recommended that patients with high cholesterol, CAD, heart disease, etc should supplement 6-10 thousand mg of C daily; I upped my intake to 6,000 mg/ day and now my BP is consistently 121 or lower systolic and 83 or lower dystolic. Anyone else have these results with vitamin C?
Congrats!! May I ask what brand you use?🤔 I've been using the brand 'Thorne.' It's a bit pricey, but had one of the best reviews. Also what is the ratio of your D3 to Vitamin K2?
Thank you in advance for your time in replying!☺
What type of magnesium should you take for your heart?
@@cliveuuking4602 mag Taurinate or mag glycinate
Elizabeth, thank you for sharing your personal experience.
The medical cabal will never adopt the healthy option.
I have been taking k2 for years Dr Gupta with 4000iu vit D, but please note it should be k2 mk7 which is the natural k2 and not mk4 which is synthetic. Could I also say that it's so good to hear a cardioligist talk about K2. Usually you only get this advice from naturpathic doctor's. Thank you Dr Gupta.
In NZ we cannot buy vit D in levels higher than 1000 iu. I found accom pounding pharmacy who was happy to have made for me Vit D in 3,000 iu capsules if I could produce a script from my Dr. No doctor would give me the script, saying that 1,000 is plenty! Grrrrr how much K2 should be taken daily please? 🌻🧑🌾🐝 and Thankuuuuu 😄
Yes that the one in taking k2 mk 7 also vitamin D3
I found this on the internet....Which is better K2 MK-4 or MK-7?
MK4 and MK7 are both forms of natural vitamin K2. MK4 stops and reverses bone loss, grows stronger bones and reduces fractures more than 80%. MK7 has never been shown to reduce fractures. The use of MK4 is supported by more than 25 clinical trials with over 7000 volunteers.
Mk4 is the natural version. I cannot take MK7
@@randomroses1494 MK4 is the synthetic version, not MK7
Dr Gupta is a treasure, a role model for physicians, and a GREAT TEACHER.
We all love him- I feel he's on our side 100% and defines the meaning of "healer"
So wish for doctors like him in New Zealand!
Thank you so much! Wonderful advice!
I heard K2 supplements cause blood clots?? its this true?
yes a treasure, we in Texas would like to steal him away from UK
I’m here in the US, Northwest Washington State. At 76 and in good health, I was recently prescribed statins by my usually reasonable doctor (he recently started taking statins himself and I think that influenced his prescription for me as well). My recent blood work showed borderline high cholesterol. My cholesterol levels, over the last 30 years, have gone up and down and always been supposedly too high, but I have not taken statins. This last time my doctor was more insistent that I should take statins. Instead of doing that, I had a vascular ultrasound of the carotid arteries performed and the results showed that the arteries were fine…actually below the average for my age for any plaque build up. I have taken Vit D for years and it was always coupled with K2. My diet is great…lots of plants and some meat and fish…low refined carbs. I liked your presentation and it has given me further ammunition for my argument against using statins and compromising my liver, brain and muscles. I live in an area that is far away from large cities and use well water. Between walking in the fresh air and swimming in Puget Sound, I have it pretty good. At least, I will die happy❤
Enjoyed reading your comment. You have your life well controlled under your own hands. Good for you.
I am 74 and was put on statins in my 50's by my NHS doctor in the UK as that was the normal recommendation at that time. After a few months I complained to the doctor that I was getting serious side effects including (amongst other less obvious ones) deep muscle pain in different places, migraine headaches and lack of labido. The doctor insisted on me staying on statins and I tried at least four different types all with similar effects over what seemed like a few years. I do not remember the exact time scale. I then decided I could not put up with the pain any longer and that I would come off statins against my doctors advise. Within a period of about 3 or 4 weeks the deep muscle pains had reduced significantly and all other side effects diminished gradually over a longer period.
Having been so badly affected by statins I have looked into the research on statins and I do not understand with the very small benefit in most cases why they should be recommended by any doctor except in the most serious circumstances.
It is also noteworthy that I was not put on CoQ10 when I was put on statins as this was not part of the NHS recommendations although I have since found out that CoQ10 should always be taken to replace that depleted by the statins.
Fresh air is hard to find these days with all the chemicals being sprayed in the skies.
Moderately high cholesterol is the most correlated to longevity. Stop believing the myth. Your liver makes 80% of your cholesterol for a reason.
I have a very similar story in Cal. MD said take statins, I refused, then cardiologist put her foot down, I'm awaiting my ultrasound but at 77 anything can go wrong, as a veggie I do too my carbs so my cholesterol was too high. Good luck, stay active
As someone who wishes to become a Cardiologist you've been a great influence and almost like a role model on how medicine should be practised!
May your wish be realized & definitely use Dr Gupta & the rare few others who are not indoctrinated by the system ⭐
It's like a breath of fresh air to hear a physician who is open minded to alternatives other than pharmaceuticals. I brought up recently the use of certain supplements to my cardiologist and she had no knowledge of it and discouraged me from using them. I wish the medical community could work together!
They are working together, with the pharmaceutical companies.
I'm having the same experience with my doctor. They want me me to take meds, meds, meds, and poopoo anything natural. I want the medical support and testing, but not the meds full of side effects. We have no naturopaths where I live. Ultimately, I believe I am responsible for my health and I research natural meds and doctors like Dr Gupta.
I agree! I’m grateful for Dr Gupta having an open mind. THAT is what a practitioner should strive for and help bring health and healing to patients.
@@peggymason7438and over medicating is the 3rd leading cause of death in the US
A few years ago, my wife and I started taking D3 and K2 MK7 (8,000 to 12,000 IU D3, and 100-600mcg respectively). One potentially related improvement has been a definite reduction in my wife's Diastolic pressure, which is now almost always under 80, when it used to be much higher. Her Systolic is also much lower and now normal when she did have pretty high BP. However, the Diastolic has improved far more relatively, suggesting her arteries are now more flexible and, hopefully, less calcified in effect. This observation has been based upon carefully logged pairs of readings taken twice a day (so 4 in total each), every day, and weekly averages noted. There's a clear and steady improvement since taking K2 MK7. That may not be the only factor, but it seemed worth mentioning, because so few people have any actual evidence to work on. I have it all in a Spreadsheet, and there is a quantifiable improvement.
Please could you let us know which brand of vit K2 supplement you take and where can we buy in the UK? I have watched videos about the benefits of vit k2. I searched in Boots but could not find specific k2 supplement, just only general multivitamin tablets with vit k ( not sure if it is k1 or k2)
@@hannahkris6929 Hi I take Vit D3 with K2 made by Howard James of Amazon
@@hannahkris6929 Amazon & EBay
@@Boxed_by_Jonjo thank you very much.
@@michaeljarrett8246 thank you very much.
Great job, Doc! If you have a friend in dentistry you might convince them to make a video discussing the effect of K2 on calcium uptake in the teeth. Perhaps even re prevention / healing of dental caries.
Re fermented foods, I’ve heard lots of K2 is contained in unexpected areas, like the brine in sauerkraut having more K2 than the kraut itself.
Thank you for using your fantastic Med training in such an open-minded, even-handed way. More, please!
Joe I take mk7 K2 and a filling I had fell out but the dentist says I don't need the filling replaced. It is supposed to work on teeth. Wish my hip pain would improve as well. Took calcium about the time it started.
@@marsack7 Hello! Re hip pain, you might want to look for what US Olympic speed skaters recently discovered. An MD &/or ND injects ozone gas into the joint in a process called Prolozone. There are UA-cam videos re this… near instant pain relief, then the injection starts a cell-signaling from the joint telling the body to lay down fresh cartilage. Like stem cells but without the risk. The K2 you take will definitely protect the top of the femur (trochanter) that links like ball-and-socket with the pelvis.
I’ve only had prolozone in a tooth, but it’s amazing.
@@marsack7: I am having similar experience with a lost filling... the area seems to become smaller 🤔.. And I do take VD3 with mk7
@@joerobinson3225 looked into it. Costs $5,000 a hip before COVID. If I thought it would last $1,000 a year I would consider. Haven't heard from anyone that has had it done.
My hygenist advised me to take calcium citrate supplement so I did, as I had bone loss due to past gum disease. But i found out that Vit k2 must be accompanied.. exactly as Dr Gupta shared in this video. Saw my hygenist again recently and told him he has to also take k2.... bought k2 for my own mum to take as well as her doctor has put her on calcium carbonate for months... the many things we don't know! I really really hope that k2 really will help us put calcium into the right place... I hope months or years down the road we won't get a shocker that this calcium and k2 thing is actually wrong. Oh also pls take vitamin D... as it is also important if you dont get natural sunshine much.
My cac score went up from 909 to 1043.2. I did my d3k2 supplement all year along with exercise and lifting weights.
When I saw my results I found my left main was zero. last year it was at 273
great result! what was your D3 and K2 dosage? thanks
@@sharonillenye8036 normal dosage from bottle. 125 /50 solarty brand
Most traditional doctors aren’t trained in nutrition, therefore not likely to recommend vitamins. I tried nato and for me it was awful slimy beans. What a conundrum to take calcium for the bones and instead it builds up in the arteries. Thank you for being one of those rare doctors who look for new information
Try adding some curry / tumeric mixed in or even horseradish. Does wonders, cheers.
You are 100% right ................most doctors aren't . what a shame.
I've been supplementing with 100 ug of MK7 for about 20 years, back when the first benefits were noted. My diastolic readings used to be too low (isolated systolic hypertension); that has corrected and is no longer observed in my diastolic BP. I interpret this as an improvement in arterial elasticity. I am 86 years old.
What a jewel Dr. Gupta is!!! When I go to the cardiologist, I get about 5 minutes with him and I feel like a chart/statistic, not an individual. They don't offer any info and until I started listening to Dr. Gupta, I didn't know what to ask! I am grateful every day for his wisdom and compassion.
GPs are just not interested in looking at nutrition (vitamin deficiencies) there's no money there! In my experience it's either ppis and antidepressants under 40, with statins thrown in over 40. One size fits all money making pills when supplements can fix so much with a change in diet! I strongly recommend most people follow the vitamin D protocol and B12 protocol. I've been injecting B12 for a while now, as well as taking folate, vit D with K2. I have M.E and POTS and it's really helped!
if the doctors can't make money, Yes , they give out P.P.I. like candy . When actually it's the person's diet
EAT HEALTHLY AND EXERCISE !!
While viewing the x-rays of our patients, my attending made a remark I never forgot: (this patient was >85 years old).
“This man is walking on his aorta. His aorta has way more calcium than his spine”.
It was so true. It made me think about the role of calcium in coronary artery disease and osteoporosis. Several year (!) later I learned about vitamin K2 in atherosclerosis and osteoporosis.
Undoubtedly, you are by far the most amazing Dr I have come across in 33 years of my medical career. Someone who truly cares about humanity and is pure to the core of his heart. Thank you and bless you 🙏
I have been taking K2MK7 and vitamin D3 for two years now. I had calcification in my carotid arteries, the tests showed 50% on one side, and 35% on the other...after two years taking K2,and D3, my most recent test shows I am down to 30% on both sides, my heart dr. could not believe it...I had been telling her about what I had read about it, and both my dr's are now very curios about learning more..I honestly think finding the information about this vitamin , may have saved me from surgery on my carotids...I will continue to take both of these vitamins.
When you said you were supplementing with vitamin K2 yourself , then I was convinced. Thank you for giving up your time to help advise and educate us poor laymen who are frequently misled by
unqualified bloggers. ❤
I worked in the cath lab in the 1990s. It was clear on fluoro, osteoporosis with calcific vascular disease. I used to say out of the bones into the vessels. I have never thought calcium supplements were a good idea...thank you for this. I have wondered about K2.
if you can't have calcium pills , what exactly will help Osteoporosis with Calcific vascular disease?????
Thank you
i've recently asked my Dad's cardiologist to order a CAC score, having gotten him off ALL statins. Dr. refused to order this test stating that my Dad already has CAD and it serves no purpose, as the test is only used to convince a patient to take a statins (after their blood work didn't convince them). Dr.s only concern was pushing another statin on him. Simply put, testing is only necessary if they can throw another drug in the mix. i didn't tell him my Dad had started taking K2/D3 supplement and i wanted to track it's effects on his arteries. Doctor's don't like to hear of possible ways to treat or even reverse a condition, they are only interested in "monitoring" the disease. You are the REAL Doctor, and we are so thankful to YOU!
You're absolutely right. Most doctors don't want to cure or improve conditions by natural means. They want to "treat", and that means dishing out drugs regardless of the harms they may cause.
So true what you said about doctors. You can get a CAC test by going to a private imagine place, lots of them around now, cost is around $100.
If you are in the U.S., you don’t need doctor to order the CAC.
@@bettywhill yes, but it's not affordable for my Dad to have one out-of-pocket. my doctor ordered by one because i refused to take statins, was covered by my insurance. i think that is what holds his doc from ordering one because there is no purpose as he sees it, my Dad already has CAD and should be on statins, in doc opinion.
I started taking k2 with vitamin d3 following dr john campbell, so its great to hear you advocating also, your reflections and advice are so much more than we get anywhere else❤
Thanks Dr Gupta,
At 81, and quite fit, I was dismayed when my doctor reacted with alarm when my blood pressure registered in the 159/90 area (I had taken it many times and it was often 130 and lower) He prescribed the pills. I bought them but never used them. I started walking a lot more as well as working out at the gym. This has had a beneficial effect on my blood pressure.
My diet has always been extremely modest in animal products of all kinds. Lots of fruits and vegetables. I learned about good diet from an old Scotsman who worked with my father at the New York Times. He gave me my first book on diet: The Sun Food Way To Health.
Thank you for your advice. I share your videos with my patients
❤ My Japanese wife makes natto that I eat in the evening with sauerkraut, kefir and a fatty oat based yoghurt. I also add some turmeric and pepper with dried cranberries for taste.
I find this calms the digestive system during the night and leaves me with a flat stomach in the morning. This reduces the incidence of AF.
I'm in my mid-sixties and am vegan. I also take Vit K2 Mk7 supplementation. Last year I had a knee operation. Afterwards the surgeon said my bone was "rock hard". This suggests that my calcium intake is being directed to my bones, as Dr Gupta indicates.
How much MK7 are you taking a day?
@keithoneill673 I am new with Vit K2 MK 7 and a vegan. Mind sharing with me which brand are you taking? I'm taking VIt D3 at 2500mg/ day since early 2018 because my Vit D level is low.
I started K2 after listening to you Dr. Gupta during the pamdemic. At 77 with weird heart symptoms, after Zio patch my MD and Cardiologist recommended statins but I heald them off for 6 months. Now Im awaiting a scans, did start the lowest dosage of statins. When i have heart symptoms, I do a 18 to 20 hour fast, then eat lightly for a few days. As a veggie, i have lots of options
I deeply appreciate that you want to press further and find real ANSWERS as to why do these conditions arise and what can turn it around ! You are a special kind of doctor! 👏👏🙏
I have been taking 5,000 Units D3 with 125mcg K2-7 for the last 6+ years. (I am 74) I used to have tartar build-up on my teeth to the point where I would have to have my teeth cleaned every 4 months instead of 6. Never again! My visits with the hygienist are very short now, because there is little to NO tartar or plaque on my teeth. It's awesome! The same has happened with my husband.I will probably add an additional amount of K2 to reach a total of 180mcg to be on the safe side. Thanks for talking about this.
Thank you Dr Gupta, I love how you never stop learning, searching, researching, never content to just sit back, I wish more doctors were like you 👍😎👍💜
Wonderful to hear a cardiologist talking about K2. I have been taking it for sometime now & believe it will assist many people 😊
I've been taking D3 ( MK 7 ) with K2 since learning of its use and importance in a youtube presentation. Also recent studies have shown that if a person is deficient in magnesium, no amount of Vitamin D3 supplementation will allow a patient to realize the health benefits of adequate Vitamin D. Magnesium is a critical factor in making Vitamin D bioavailable
Yes but avoid taking K2 MK7 with magnesium at the same time it reduce its benefits. Take different time of the day with magnesium ideally before bed
Thank you very much to Dr Gupta for his dedicated efforts in treating my mother Lai Tang during her hospital stay. He was not only professional, but also very responsible and helpful in accommodating our family's requests.Many thanks.
awww you were all such lovely people - we miss your mum!
@@YorkCardiology Dr. Gupta... do you have a preference for MK-4 versus MK-7? Thank you!
I love your videos and your approach to medicine and your desire to really help people. You're one of the few doctors that I trust for sound information and advice. Thank you for doing what you do!
Thanks from Albuquerque, NEW MEXICO
A brilliant, timely and accurate report from a compassionate and dedicated cardiologist. Fermented foods are key to bone health. Consider its value in the Japanese diet and related incidence of osteoporosis in that populations women. 10:26
Welcome back with a thought provoking video Dr Gupta. Taking Magnesium Taurate and pumpkin seeds (for potassium, zinc, iron etc) has been massive benefit from your previous videos.
Really useful information. Many thanks. You explain things very clearly giving reasons in a way that the layman can understand.
I do take K2 for my heart. Also CoQ10.
I would be interested to hear what you think of Fisetin, which may induce cardiac regeneration and protect from damage after a heart attack.
Also, Berberine may help lower cholesterol and triglycerides which would be a nice alternative to statins. (It certainly helped lower my cholesterol and blood sugar.) I've also read that Berberine stimulates the release of nitric oxide which helps relax arteries and lower blood pressure.
Doctors are at a real disadvantage I think when they can only rely on what they learn in med school and what pharmaceutical companies tell them. Sometimes doctors just don't have anything to offer. That's why so many people turn to more natural remedies and lots of those really work well.
Nice to see you again. Hope you do more videos soon!
My condolences for your loss.....and glad you are back!
Love your channel. I've been taking 800mcg of D3, and 200mg of K2 for 3 years. I swim 4 nights a week and train in the gym 6 days a week. I'm also on 2 heart meds and 20mg of stations. I have much more faith in the K2 and D3. Thanks for your information 😊
From India...,❤ very good information... I'm a nutritionist and homeopathy practitioner too.. lot's of love and respect
You’re so spot on and similar with Vitamin D3 debate. Not in the big pharmaceutical companies interests. Many top doctors/ consultants on You Tube like Dr Ford Brewer, Dr Pradip Jamnadas and Dr Gundry to name but a few and of course your good self. Really do think outside the normal medical/pharma sphere. Focus is on eating right, cutting out the rubbish, starting with sugars, poor carbs and processed foods. And reducing insulin resistance and metabolic syndrome. I was also fascinated about the real advancement in understanding the gut biome and how massively this is important to our health. Thanks to Doctors like you, it shows you really can take control of your health and making it clear to the normal public. Thank you. 🙏🏼👍
Great doctor and human beeing!
Thanks Dr. Gupta for shedding light on the benefits of vitamin k2. Most of the time only naturopaths talk about it. Need to have more and more open minded doctors like you. Almost a month ago I started taking 5000 ICU of vitamin D3 along with Vitamin k2 MK7 made from nato. Here in Canada most of the people have low vitamin D levels and I am one of them too. So my doctor advised me to take the supplement. I take 100 mcg of K2. Thanks again for your very educative videos. Stay blessed❤
I remember reading about a huge study from Europe several years ago about calcium intake. If memory serves, this study observed a very large number of people over a long period (decades) and found that people who got their calcium from food rather than supplements lived longer.
Bingo! There is something problematic with taking calcium supplements. Get your calcium from your diet, not a daily pill!
It's just mind-boggling how it all works! Thank you.
I take 3,000 Vit D3 and 45mcg K2 (MK-7) every day for 3 yrs. My doc was impressed with my vit D levels. I'm impressed with how much better I feel.
Thank you Dr Gupta - extremely helpful. Can I just say that I have been making my own sauerkraut for the last couple of years. I learned from UA-cam. It is extremely easy and the result is delicious. Much cheaper and the only addition to the cabbage is table salt (not lo-sodium) - 1 - 1.5% salt to shredded cabbage, left to stand, covered and with a weight on top, for about 3 hours, then packed tightly into jars and left in a dark place for 2 weeks.
Heard this from my Cardiologist. "No money in it. Standards of care forbid my recommending it. You know enough on your own to know whether or not you should take it." Then, he transferred my care to a nurse clinician. Seems I am in the clear and he is off to folks who need him more than I do. Always the roll of every test to induce fear. Thanks for the wit!
Thank you! I have a appointment with the number one cardiovascular Dr. In USA! He agrees with your teachings! He is a professor as well! I had zero vitamin d potassium and had been on calcium! UNBELIEVABLE HOW MANY PEOPLE ARE HARMED! CRESTOR ALMOST KILLED ME RHADOMYELITIS
I’m so glad that this information is actually getting ‘out there’ now. I’ve followed you for a couple of years or so and have always tried to urge you to look into K2 benefits. I’m so glad that you have. My mother is convinced that drinking enough skimmed milk to feed a calf is going to help her osteoporosis whilst I have been trying to to tell her all she’s going to do is gain weight and have a heart attack. Thank you for providing an easy to understand explanation of what my garbled messages have been trying to say, and hopefully help her to see that her D3&k2 is all she needs and that all that milk should be feeding baby cows! 😂
Dr. Gupta, it’s so refreshing to hear a physician think in terms of “I’ve introduced this fear… what can I do about it…” Often, it seems like physicians don’t even care beyond plugging in whatever treatment algorithm fits…
Thanks so much for sharing!
Also, I was wondering if Vitamin K2 supplementation is OK even if taking statin therapy?
Thanks again!
Another excellent, supportive explanation. No-nonsense, educational, thought-provoking & inspiring, as always. Many thanks once again!
Thank you for this information. I have osteoporosis and I learned about the role played by vitamin K2 and D3 in keeping calcium out my blood vessels and directing it to my bones. As a result, I have been taking vitamin K2 , Vitamin D3 and magnesius for several years. I am not waiting for big pharmaceutical companies to run my show. It is my experience that the pharmaceutical treatments widely prescribed for osteoporosis often does not work, hence the reason for doing my own research.
Excellent as always. This is very thorough and conclusive, yet communicated on a basic, realistic, and understandable level. Too bad we don't have MORE medical professionals who are proficient in maintaining health, as opposed to just trying to remedy breakdowns with pharmaceuticals and procedures. But occasionally those who are DEVOTED to doing it right are able to shine through. Such is the case with Dr. Gupta.
Thank you so much Dr Gupta for your unconditional advice. Looking forward to much more of your wise advise.
Thank you for continuing to post videos. It's really important because of all the misinformation people receive from health care providers.
Great work Dr. Gupta - so glad that you brought this up. There are so many docs who have no idea the harm that is caused by taking D and calcium only. BTW - you brought up another important point - the lag time between primary research and changes to recommended guidelines - often it can take years. That is why it is so important to keep abreast of the most current research. Thanks for what you do! BTW - I worked in public health for 35 years..
You are an asset to the medical profession! Rational and open to treatment that may work even if it’s not mainstream. Dr. Ken Berry gave a video similar to yours about calcium and CV events. Very impressive!
Thank you Dr Gupta. I take K2 MK-7 and I'm really glad to hear you, as a cardiologist, talk about its benefits. Your videos are very helpful and we appreciate it.
Awesome research. Many years ago when I was studying applied science at uni I remember reading the countries which consume the largest volume of milk had the highest incidence of bone fractures.
Your video caused a flash back to a topic which was very close to my heart.
You are the BEST doctor, let alone cardiologists. I’m a pots person i comment on your posts often. Nutrition is a specialty of mine studying it since age 11 through college and present day. Nutrition is biology and what doctors tell People to do is grossly overstepping. God forbid they refer to people who are trained and do this all day long. Thank you for always being the exception!
As usual, Dr Gupta, your comments are thoughtful and based on careful examination of the facts. For that reason, when I first read this, I began taking a K2-D3 supplement. I’ll be turning 90 in 2 months so will probably have a carotid scan done sometime this summer.
Also, several years ago, I began having numerous ectopic heartbeats ( which concerned my PCP enough to mention possible A-Fib and the need for a statin. Based on your advice then, I began taking Magnesium Taurate and the ectopic beats went away until I recently ran out and got careless about replacing them. I truly believe your careful, research-based advice has saved both my life and my health. May every blessing come to you! ❤️
I have thought about taking vitamin K2 but am prone to heart palpitations. have you had any concerns
Thanks for your comment about magnesium. Have been taking some. Will look into it more deeply.
@@simbajohn1882 not so far.
@@elisafrye2115 thankyou
@@elisafrye2115 In glad you are in good health. If looking out for heart health I recommend CX8 by Xtend-life based in New Zealand, it has K2 and D plus other things. The creator of the company was In perfect health being anti aging enthusiast... Despite that he found out he has calcified arteries and surgery and as result created this product.
I was a customer of the company for 20 years and they have highly researched quality products for different things. Rare this days to have such a good company .
Best wishes!
Thank you so much for your helpful information. I watch all your videos and get a lot more applicable information to help my AFib and anxiety than the DR's here in the states. Wish you were here. Would love to have your take on my story. ❤
What do you think of oxalates? Many people think they are eating super healthy, like spinach, berries, nuts and turmeric etc but they get all kinds of bone issues and other illments because of the high amounts of oxalates. I would like to hear your opinion. Thank you for this interesting video.
Started taking it recently. Good to see it highlighted.
Thanks for this! I was already taking K2 supplementation but it was good to hear a clear explanation and endorsement.
Thank you thank you thank you. I am 72 yrs old age and have been diagnosed with osteoporosis for -2.00 score with small compression fracture on T8. Have been a Ovo Lacto for 48yrs. I have felt very alone about feeling resistant to taking conventional medicine injections to 'treat' the ailment. I have a wonderful doctor who is listening to my concerns so I shall soldier on.
Thank you doctor for your videos.
I discovered Magnesium and the benefits from your channel and it has been a game changer for my anxiety and PPPD.
Me too, Magnesium Taurate has greatly improved my AFib.
I used to have episodes of ectopic beats which were alarming. After watching Dr Gupta's videos about this and following his recommendation to take a magnesium supplement (I use citrate, 400 mg /day) I haven't had ectopics for a couple of years. This man is a wonderful doctor and his manner is always so calming.
@@LettyK What brand to you use, please?
@@gloriamaryhaywood2217 BioCare. Their supplements are excellent, pure with no additives. The doctor in this video recommends 300mg daily for women and 400mg daily for men.
@@LettyK Thank you!😊
Dr. Gupta you are amazing. All the other doctors that are too quick to prescribe medication should automatically resign.
It seems that you care about your patients, not like others that are in a hurry to throw patients out of the exam room
Thank you for your research, and honesty. I, too am confused by the calcium question. I have extreme osteoporosis, and have been told to take 1000 mg calcium, w 120 mcg k2 (m7), and 25mcg D3. There's mag and vit c in this cap too. Seems like a high quality supplement, but I'm questioning the calcium as I am plant based, and eat greens every day. I also had an infusion of "Reclast"... not sure how that affects the heart or the bones. I've been told a couple of things. The technician who administered the reclast said it is supposed to stop the advancement of the osteoporosis. I'm still taking the calcium, and my next appt. w the cardiologist is in 10 months or so. I have a pacemaker, but avoid dietary cholesterol, so don't have a problem there. I believe the osteoporosis is caused by eating a high protein diet most of my life. Wish I could do it over. Live and learn. Don't know what to do about the calcium supplements, but what I'm learning is that it may be doing more harm than good.
I just subscribed. Thank you for your channel and this video! I’m tired of being in a statin battle with every doctor I’ve seen. I take D3/K2 daily. I’m waiting for the results of my Calcium score.
Great video! You are right on...I have been taking a chewable Vitamin K2 that contains Menaquinone-7 75mcg and Vitamin D3 50mcg. I took it 3 times a week because, as you said, my then doctor did not know much about it and assumed the Vitamin K would be an antithesis to the low dose aspirin I was taking. Anyway, I have recently increased the dose to everyday. I take Metoprolol succinate -25mg-once a day mainly because of the open heart surgery to replace aortic valve in 2013 (doing great) . I was diagnosed with osteopenia a few years back but am otherwise a healthy and active 77 year old. Thanks for all you do ...I wished I lived in the UK so you could be my doc.
Like the facial hair. Appreciate the plug for K2, been using for 4 years along with D3. Peace.
Thank you so much for your informative honest thoughtful videos! I have been taking 6,000 D and K2 in the form of MK7 for about 6 years. And I used to dislike dental cleaning as my teeth felt sensitive. It was painful. After a couple years of this, I noticed no pain at all! I told the dentist what I'm doing and he said several patients who mentioned D and K2 to him as well. And he was very interested to look into it. Interestingly, there is also less tartar to clean!!! I also have mild periodontal disease in my two bottom teeth and they were moving but became completely stable again.
Another experience with K2-Mk7; In my 60's i fell on ice and broke my shoulder, and was in tremendous pain and over 10days there was a gradual increase in the swelling of my upper arm; i eventually discovered that proteolytic enzymes (taken correctly with loading dose and on empty stomach) helped reduce the swelling and pain. However, the pain began to increase about 3 weeks into healing, but it seemed like the pain was referring down my arm from the shoulder and I had been getting much better!
turns out it was likely a bone spur. Well, i took some K2-Mk7 and vitamin E and the pain went away.
It seems also that bone spurs are as common as gray hair, at least accd to the shoulder surgeon. I believe as we age we all need K2-Mk7.
Dr. Gupta. I am a healthy and active 55-year-old with a family history of heart problems. I started talking 180 mcg K2 MK7 daily about a year ago. I have suffered from mild carpal tunnel and knee pain in one leg for years. In the past 3-4 months, both of these bothersome pains have disappeared. I am hopeful that taking K2 will also have a positive effect on my heart health. I appreciate your videos !!
Happy to hear you are doing well. May I ask if you are taking statins also?
@@DS-iu4su Yes, statins as well. My advanced lipid panel is showing positive results, along with diet+lifestyle changes.
Always a pleasure to listen to you. I believe if the CT scan shows sever Calcium in your arteries, like mine did doctors should perform an angiogram to make sure there is no blockage there. Mine did show up as sever calcification on my LAD and had a STEMI 1.5 years later and ended up with 6 stents total. 2 specifically in my LAD. I think it’s crucial to investigate those with sever calcification and verify there are no blockages and stent it. The think you can save a lot of life’s with that.
Thanks. Diagnosed with CVD and calcified RCA10 years (at 58) ago, I took it upon myself to add 45 ug/d of K2-MK7 after researching the literature, then went to about 100 ug/d about 5 years ago. Also added D3 for various health benefits to stay above 40 ng/ml (100 mmol/L). All on top of plant heavy diet (plenty of green leafy). All this time later and still not mentioned by my doctors, although I put it on my patient supplement list.
Oh Doctor , so good to see you, along with the important information.
The hoodie suits you!
Thank you! ☺️
I have high blood pressure but consider myself to be a healthy individual. I exercise, eat well, don’t drink a lot, sleep well and lead a stress free life since retiring. I recently started to supplement with K2 and vitamin D. I don’t want to go down the statin route so I’m hoping to see some improvement soon.
How is your BP now that you are supplementing D3 & K2. It should be coming down now. D3 helps with BP
Indeed clinical guidelines...as standard practice... what has happened to that great compass of the Hippocratic OathProfound' thanks for you in your influential position to shed light on this ...from this lonely patient warrior...👏
God bless you Dr not forgetting beautiful bluebell you give us so much information that we can all understand thank you so much ......sending you both love light strength and blessings ....
dr gupta my new guru
Oh so glad to see you Dr. Gupta! Appreciate all to share and teach us. God Bless you!
High BP.. tablets give me terrible side effects... my GP has tried me on many. So. no more meds.. put myself on 260 of VK2 and 4000 D3 daily and BP has fallen significantly over 1 week. From 170 down to 149. See what it is like after a month. Your videos are very good and much appreciated Doctor.
Thanks Dr Gupta! I’ve been talking K2+D for a few years…not sure if it’s helping (haven’t had a calcium score done) but I don’t think it’s hurting…if nothing else, it’s a precautionary measure!!
Doc, you've found the perfect look for yourself 😅
That beard makes you look wiser 😄👍🏼
You have a very sweet way of explaining, THANK YOU
I always learn something from your videos. Due to osteopenia the doctors really push calcium supplements and Vit D. I take 900 mg algae based CA, whole food based Vut D 2000 IU, vit k2 100 mcg.
In a future video it would be interesting to hear you speak about the different types of c CA supplements and which, if any, do you recommend. Thank you for educating us!
Yes, I started researching this myself during the pandemic when thought leaders were talking about VitD3…then I heard about K2 taken with VitD3. Been taking it as a combo supplement every day for about a year now…the idea you want calcium out of your arteries and into your bones is a big one, specially for women …thanks for your video…of course with a nutrient dense, whole food sensible diet (microbiome Dr Prof Spector‘s advice)
Great video doc. The vitamin K2 you want to take is the MK-7 version. Needs be the MK-7 for the max heart benefits.
I have been taking vitamin k2 with vitamind3. I believe in you. God bless you!
So great to hear you talking about 'natural' approaches to heart disease. Please keep going. Maybe consider a video on the benefits of CoEnzyme Q10?
Especially when taking statins, as statins not only impede the liver producing cholesterol but also CoQ10, a necessary antioxidant.
Excellent information!
I've been taking K2 for years but after listening to this video will up my daily dose from 100mcg to 200mcg.
Thank you Dr. Gupta,
you are a blessing!
You are so great at explaining and educating doctor, i really thank you for this. I am 23 years old and after my booster vaccine i ended up having a dangerous arrythmia which subsequently led me to have an ablation. However i had a cardiac arrest immediately after the ablation due to pulmonary edema in an artery from the swelling.
It has been a stressful time and your videos have honestly really helped me, thank you.
VirusBreakDance
Please do research on vaccines before you take more. Most of you tube has been wiped clean of this info so go somewhere else. You are playing with nuclear matches.
Wonderful man, thankyou so much for your clear explanations, I take a vitamin D3/K2 supplement and my teeth have improved as well!
Thank you Doctor.
Out of the box thinking from medical Doctors perspective is the need of the time, I think you're one of the poinieers in path.
I want to thank you for your courage and open mindnes.
I assure that these kind of statements from a Doctor would have 100 time more effect on people compare to a nutritionist or any one else.
Thanks 😊
Thank you for this video, Dr Gupta. I recently.earned about Vit K2 and have started taking a supplement . I look forward to more of your videos. I just found your channel, and am very interested in your teaching.
Great video! I take K2 derived from natto as well as D3 and magnesium glycinate supplements. Diet-wise I can recommend fresh fermented kimchi which has become more readily available in the chilled section this past year and is very tasty. Traditionally made Gouda cheese is supposed to be high in K2 also. It's worth saying again that the Vitamin D3 and Magnesium Glycinate combination quickly saw off a bad case of plantar faciitis I'd been struggling with for over a year. Thanks again for explaining how this all works.
which K2 is derived from natto?
Thank you so much. As a vegan who never eats fermented foods I immediately ordered k2 supplements after watching this😊
You could try natto
All my life I’ve been struggling with cholesterol especially triglycerides (having sweet tooth didn’t help), so in 2019 I had my coronary artery calcium scan which came back at 34. Ok, at least I knew I had a problem. Got serious about my health and after doing some research I started taking Vitamin D3/K2 at 5000iu/90mcg as my vitamin D levels were always low. I repeated the CAC test three years later in 2022 and my score came back at 39, slight progression. I’m 67 so if my atherosclerosis progresses at this speed I think I will be okay unless something else pops up. The only problem with this test is that it doesn’t show soft plaque, so it’s little deceiving but hey still better than nothing.
God blessed this man with kindness and brains and in return he is helping thousands.
Great topic. I am a 66 year old female. I take 100 mcg of K2 with 600 to a 1000 mg of Calcium, 5000 VD in the winter then drop back to 3000 when the weather turns sunny. I'm not outside much so that is why I still take 3000. My bone density tests have been good so far. I have had the Calcification scoring test done 3 times since I turned 55 at the request of my doctor because at this point it is not my choice to go on a statin. My LDL runs on the higher end, but my HDL is high also. My triglycerides are low. the first 2 scores were 0. The last scoring in less than 2 years ago was 2.4, which from what I understand is still good. From what I have explained does there seem to be room for improvement in my regime. I am not a vegetarian per Sey, it just happens to be I rarely eat much meat. BTW, when I first heard about the benefits of K2, I asked my doctor about it. His answer was ,"what is that?" WOW.
@Kathy St clair
Vitamin D increases the bodys calcium uptake. That's why it's better to get the calcium from food, and not from supplements.
In some cases vitamin D with calcium supplement have resulted in too high calcium levels in the blood. But they didn't supplement with K2, which might prevent that.
Calcium from food is always better!
But I still wouldn't supplement with calcium!
Your dose of 100 ug vitamin K2 is the minimum. I would increase that to 200 ug. That's more likely to be the right dose. There's no known risks with more K2 than that.
@@larsnystrom6698 Thank you for your insight. Honestly a person doesn't get much information from their doctors. I'm not sure if I get enough calcium from food, but as you were saying regardless I should up the VK2? Just out of curiosity are you a specialist in the medical field? Thanks so much.
Yes! Isn't it funny how you always see the words, "Be sure to check with your doctor before taking this supplement?" I always laugh, because any time I do this, they ALWAYS say something like, "what is that?', or "what does that do?". MY GP, my dentist and my pulmonary doc all said about K27, "never heard of it." WOW is right! Docs are taught to stick to only medicines that can bring Big Pharma more bucks.
how are your bones? do you exercise? how is your Blood pressure? curious if you eat dairy and what your diet is like?