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'II never stop taking my D3/K2-Mk7, ever. 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?
vit c is a blood thinner probably what helps with blood pressure omega 3 around 3000 5000mg epa dha is very potent blood thinner too and healthy as well.
that advice on vitamin c is madness. excess vitamin c, for which that value is massively too much (according to Sheffield 1941 study scurvy is pretty much not an issue on 3mg+ per day on a high carb diet with high carb competing with the same cell receptors the vitamin c would use hence you should need more) is converted to oxalate, the body does not want it to stick around that much it turns it into a harmful compound. To test how much oxalate the body can process per day they actually tested this by giving people large volumes of vitamin c, the body can dump around 50-80mg per day it seems with the rest stored somewhere in the body. You can get a similar blood pressure response by grounding or by taking taurine (with taurine be wary of blood pressure meds and lithium being used as taurine will 'improve' the performance of these drugs so to speak, high bp to low bp instead of normal for example). Short bursts of vitamin c might be fine but that volume over a longer period of time sounds quite dangerous. The body downregulates production of its own taurine as it ages so gaining access to external sources is important.
Curious to know how much K2-M7 you were taking each day. I am in a hard spot right now with severe aortic valve calcification and a broken health care system.. I need to try to get some level of calcification reversal with K2M7.
Cheese, eggs, and butter are my favorite sources of vitamin K2. Weston Price was correct 100 years ago! (Virtually no one outside of Japan eats natto.)
@@nerolowell2320 June butter is the best. That's because grass grows fastest in June, and contains the most K1, which the cattle convert to K2 in their rumens.
Excellent information concerning K2. When I was growing up, pre Internet, this kind of information wasn't' available. Consequently we at things like margarine because it was thought to be healthier than real butter. Concerning K1, I think most are aware of its importance for blood clotting, But TC, a writer over at T Nation, recently wrote an article about K1 and K2, Excellent article but what surprised me was his assertion that research indicates that certain prostate issues can be caused by a lack of K1, such as prostate hyperplasia. It would be interesting to see if you could do a deep dive on this as I know many are affected by prostate issues.
Wow, I went on here to make a comment asking for information on hyperplasia, even though it felt very random, and your comment was the first I saw!! My dad has it and has had a catheter in since February and he’s miserable. He’s had two strokes and is on blood thinners, so the surgery they recommended can’t happen bc when he went off blood thinners to prepare for the surgery, he had a stroke. I wasn’t comfortable about the surgery they were going to do, anyway. Hoping there’s information for natural ways to reduce his prostate so he can get the catheter out and have a better quality of life. Was wondering if intermittent fasting would work?
Been eating K2 for for a long while now as I heard quite a lot of good things about it (especially the calficiation)as well as needing it when taking D.
@@Storm_Lily but high fats can cause high ldl and apoB… which also causes atherosclerosis. And how does it remove hard calcification? This is the first I’ve heard of that. I could believe shrinking it by making it denser, but I’m skeptical of “remove/reverse”
High Mike been a long time follower/ appreciator of your work highlighting these data to the masses. Huberman, Peter Attia, Rhonda Patrick etc have been immense influences for myself and a huge number of others in illustrating the data behind more thoughtful, quality of life-enhancing and longevity-conducive habits. With that said there are an array of outspoken people in the field of more translational science which add a layer of more interpreted, actionable suggestions en-masse to their followings. You are one such individual, so I just wanted to show gratitude for your work efforts and passion for this subject matter. You've been doing this for years and your audience numbers speak for themselves, you really live and enact these data in your own life which really adds a genuine authenticity to your content. A personal favourite was your Sauna build videos with your father-in-law (I believe) and even your daughter! With all that said I know you keep chickens and no doubt have completed other DIY endeavours in your home. Whether it be showing more of your home-built chicken coops, sauna upgrade/ 1-2 year review, any home gym setup, have you built any water-filtration into your home etc? - I'd really love to see more of your home-optimisations/ DIY projects which embody your passion for better living/ longevity. I'm no DIY expert but seeing videos like your DIY sauna, I'd be delighted if your were willing to share some of your behind the scenes content - even for the personal touch which this audience no doubt really appreciates. Also a question about this video - Natto is a potent Vitamin K source (off the charts mk7); it is also purported to be high in phyto-estrogens - how do you view this information; how do you frame your thinking on this equation - does it concern you considering there are other sources of other Vitamin K menaquinones. Do you believe mk7 is distinctly/uniquely important for many of the vitamin K2 benefits such that it overrides potential for endocrine disrupting harm in both men and women? I know you are outspoken on the topic of endocrine-disrupting chemicals including phytoestrogens so I'd be interested in your thoughts. Anyway - again, thank you for your work in this field. Apart from anything you definitely add definition to my thoughts, conversations, arguments and considerations towards a broad range of health-promoting endeavours. Cheers 👍🇮🇪
The bonus if you get to eating Natto is you get the good bacteria as well as the fermented plants that give you the K2... It's available in many Japanese and Korean supermarkets... get your Kimchi and Natto at the same time!.... also the thing with Natto is you get a lot of K2 in it so you can have it every 2 or 3 days and benefit. It has a snotty (literally) texture so many would dislike it. In Japan they often mix it with rice and egg for breakfast. I used to eat it but didn't like it enough to continue long term ... I did however use Natto to make veggie ferments. I had my water for the fermented veggie brine but rinsed off the Natto in the water so that the bacteria strain and enzymes were deposited in the water I used to make the brine... I had Celery, Cabbage (red and white), onion, garlic, carrot, ginger, turmeric and beets and a couple hot peppers. It was surprisingly good and fizzed away so the bacteria was definitely active. I thought it might be worth trying when I heard Mercola sells K2 optimizing bacteria kits you use as a starter culture and it seemed to work better than just a regular ferment. Not sure if I optimized K2 with my method but it tasted good (see czcams.com/video/TLRIjGD3zw8/video.html) I do take Mk7 2x a day with my D3 (2000 d3 to 100/120 K2) ... been doing it 5 years now without any issues... Funny doctors and media say pound the shit out of d3 but never ever ever mention the K2 should be taken with the D3
Calcification is a catch 22. If you have soft tissue damage you will need a degree of calcium to patch up the job so as to protect the soft tissue while it heals. Once this is stabalised then removal can proceed. You dont want this to be removed in a chunk, but gradually if theres a lot. Excessive oxidative stresses cause excess amounts of the bodies natural repair process to be initiated. A CAC test doesnt tell the whole story.
I’m a 48 female.5 years ago, diagnosed with hypothyroid and Raynauds .. at night I’ll take a hot bath I have an electric blanket if I get cold in the night I will wake up in a panic numb tingly all over .. I live in Louisiana, so even the summertime with the AC is difficult .. never in range multiple medicine changes and increases for thyroid .. if my thyroid levels could get in range, my doctor is hopeful that will regulate my body temperature ..heavy meat low carb4 years now .. just started vitamin D and K2 supplement. Thanks for the wonderful information you put up.! ❤
MK4 transports calcium to the bone, while MK7 does not! MK7 is responsible for a carboxylation reaction. If you eat 2 eggs a day, you get your daily MK4 daily value. A good paper on Swiss cheese explains the difference between MK4 - MK10 homologs.
Dr William Davies (book: wheat belly) says D3 in tablet form are a waste of time. Very little absorbtion. Must be in gel capsule form. Perhaps a D3 test will confirm if your tablets are working or not. Ideal levels are 60 to 80 ng/ml. You may well have to use your best persuasive powers to get your UK doc to agree. Otherwise go private and pay.
I found imported Japanese nattou at a local Korean supermarket last year and been eating it almost daily. Super delicious! They come with packets of soy sauce and mustard, full o' chemicals if you look at the ingredients list.. Throw em out, use your own. I like to mix it with some dijon mustard.
@@ripted640 Soome people think it is, but helps if you get that thought out of your head and consider it a delicacy. I lived in Japan for years and different regions developed different types of natto. You can become so involved with the intricate tastes, just like you would drinking different varietals of wine from different regions. I also incorporate it into different dishes. My favorite breakfast is rice, natto and fish - all wrapped in nori. Natto is always served with nori. After mixing in soy sauce and mustard (high quality without chemicals) then place in a sheet of nori and eat. So delicious! Natto sushi is also quite popular, too. There is no GMO allowed in Japan, so no worries if it comes from Japan, but you can find organic natto. I even found it at international markets in the United States.
I want to know what benefits silica has on drawing out the calcium from your arteries. I know that it is valuable in making strong bones but does it help prevent arteriosclerosis along with K2?
It is claimed that Gotu Kola can help stabilize soft arterial plaque. There is some concern about the problem of soft plaques that are not seen in CAC scans in the comments below.
Ideally, you want to have healthy, elastic arteries, but for someone who already has cardiovascular inflammation, is it safe to decalcify plaque, or do you end up with more dangerous, unstable soft plaque?
Hey man, you lost me when you said that cooling off your body improves sleep, when it's actually the contrary. Taking an ice bath induces body heat and therefore more energy. If I take an ice bath right before bed I will never be able to sleep 😅
I was told by my doctor that K2 would hurt and not help with the calcification. He suggested I use Chelation+Resveratrol. I'd like to get your thoughts on this....thanks!
Time to get a new doctor then. 😂 there’s enough research study evidence on pubmed site backing the efficacy of D3 and K2 in cleaning out clogged up blood vessels. I have done my own N of 2 studies and it does work.
In the book, vitamin k2 and the calcium paradox it’s mentioned there’s a balancing act between d3, k2 and vitamin A, what’s your thoughts on this? Thanks
Just "read" the audiobook - excellent information - I take 15000 iu D3, 270mcg K2 and Cod Liver oil for Vit A daily - just had a coronary scan with contrast and stenosis (10-20%) is minimal for my age (62) and possibly less or no higher than it was 12 years ago
@@htaehlane5868 thanks for dosage info, after reading a review from a man in his 80s who reversed needing an operation by taking 3,000 mcg k2 daily I upped mine to 1,500 mcg mk7 and 1,000 mcg mk4, there’s a video about serrapeptase fir coronary artery, reduce blockage from 70%, czcams.com/video/OrxRm3WeXsU/video.html
MK-4 and MK-7 are two forms of vitamin K2, which is an essential nutrient for the body. MK-4 is the most common form of vitamin K2 found in animal products, while MK-7 is found in fermented foods and some animal products. The main difference between MK-4 and MK-7 is their half-life in the body. MK-4 has a short half-life of only a few hours, while MK-7 has a much longer half-life of several days. This means that MK-7 stays in the body longer and is therefore more effective at increasing vitamin K2 levels. In terms of their effects on the body, both MK-4 and MK-7 are important for bone health and cardiovascular health. They work by activating proteins that help to regulate calcium in the body, which is essential for healthy bones and blood vessels. MK-7 has also been shown to have additional benefits, such as improving insulin sensitivity and reducing inflammation. It may also have a role in preventing cancer and other chronic diseases. Overall, both forms of vitamin K2 are important for overall health, but MK-7 may be more effective due to its longer half-life and additional health benefits. It is important to get enough vitamin K2 from your diet or supplements to ensure optimal health. - --- this answer was created by A.I. and not by me, a human. I just copied its answer and I have no idea if it is correct or not.
There is a considerable amount of K2 in the beef (e.g. ground beef). No need to eat liver regularly. Also in eggs you get a pretty significant dosis...
Are you saying that "Vitamin K" 1 and 2 are interchangeable? I see folks in other channels considering K1 and K2 to be the same thing. My understanding is that they are very different. I take K2 M7 and have for a few years. Just want to make sure I have my facts straight. Thanks for sharing this with us.
What about soft plaque? Essentially what I’m asking is, will vitamin k2 prevent arthersclerosis in general? That would be incredible. Because now seems like one has to either choose high carbs/low fat (get insulin resistant but have low ldl) or high fat/low carb (have high ldl and get arthersclerosis, but have good insulin function)
High ldl and cholesterol is not associated with heart dis… out outdated thinking…. LDL and cholesterols don’t matter. It’s the insulin sensitivity…. The carnivore diet people got it right
Do the "clean" Ketogenic diet, but mega-dose methylfolate & eat 3-4 cloves of organic minced garlic (let it breath after cutting for 10-15 minutes for alicin to form.). Do this and you will decrease blood sugar, increase insulin sensitivity, decrease soft plaque, lower triglycerides levels, lower LDL, and increase HDL.
You need to eat a normal diet…not a 90% carb or 90% fat diet. And you need to excercise so the carbs you eat do what they’re designed for, fuel your cells.
A more accurate indicator of CAD risk is the trigs/hdl ratio not ldl. ldl is composed of two types of particles, A (which is harmless) and B (which is dangerous) Statins reduce type A but not type B. The lower your TR/HDL ratio is the more type A your ldl will contain and less type B. A TR/HDL ratio of
so a relevant question is, if it prevents calcification, does it prevent it to the extent that arteries do not use calcium to cover arterial wall damage to protect you against a plaque rupture?
I take Vit. D3 5K units and K2-M7 100 mcg. together. Can Vit K2’s effect on calcium cause any adverse affects? I’ve read that some people have experienced palpitations in the form of tachycardia after taking K2. I understand that calcium-magnesium-potassium play an important role in heart function. I personally experienced tachycardia and other uncomfortable symptoms when I had hypocalcemia, which subsided after my calcium levels returned to normal level.
Some time back you went through the latest RCTs... and they showed no results... whats up? Sorry, that was PrevMed health... he presented the results from a trial (apparently a much expected one) and sadly they could not find a reduction in plaque
@High Intensity Health, Does Aspirin work in the same way other anti clot medications? Being a antagonist to vitamin K2? I cant seem to find anything on the web, and was wondering if it was the same? Thanks.
Just found this right after I posted the question... Aspirin is not a vitamin K antagonist. It is an antiplatelet agent that works by inhibiting the production of thromboxane A2, which is involved in platelet aggregation1. Vitamin K antagonists are anticoagulants that work by inhibiting the synthesis of vitamin K-dependent clotting factors2.
It seems with a few lifestyle changes and vit K and few other vitamins you can. Heres another video on k2 from a great cardiologist czcams.com/video/z3njgh2nFRk/video.html . You can see a few anecdotes claiming reversal.
Do you agree with this or am I missing something Vitamin K may increase blood plasma volume, which increases the thickness of your blood. If you suffer from high blood pressure or have naturally high blood plasma volume levels, vitamin K-2 supplementation may increase your risk of developing hypertension and cardiovascular disease due to an over-thickening of your blood.
Do other types of blood thinners also cause the calcification? i.e. Xaralto, tumeric, aspirin, etc. Does K2 then block the good things that these items produce? If you, like the woman discussed, on warfarin for 30 years, need a blood thinner how does K2 effect your health?
My grandmother was on Warfarin for decades with an artificial heart valve and avoided K vitamin foods. Lived at home and mowed the lawn up to her last decade of life. White bread SAD. She was only 98. ;-) YMMV.
how about all other children born around her? did they survive all at similar age or was she lucky between all these who didn't make it? my grandma very strong but all her numerous siblings didn't make it past 5 yo many not even past first birthday
My mum had never heard supplement K or K2 yntil couple of days ago. She has a heart problem and keeps taking calcium, drinking lots of milk thinking she needs lots of calcium for her heart.
I’ve heard that k2 may cause palpitation?? Do you know anything Mike? I want to use it but I’m really afraid of blood clotting. Doctors here were I live, I don’t think they know anything about vit k2
This absolutely happened to me. Added K2 because I was already supplementing D3. Heart palpitations got worse and worse with time. I was REALLY worried about it. Stopped all supplements and it went away over a period of 3 weeks. When I tried adding supplements back one by one, it was the K2 that was the culprit.
@@annmarie3573 May be K2 pull away calcium and cause imbalance of sodium, magnesium and potassium. Our muscle and heart need to have balance of sodium, magnesium, potassium and calcium.
Beware eating fermented foods...go slow. I developed itching from taking in too much kimchee, kombucha, etc at the same time. I don't have allergies, so this puzzled me at first. More than 8oz of kombucha and I am itchy.
I believe something in your ad is incorrect. Cold plunge might cool your skin but will warm your internals. Sauna makes you hot, therefore your internals cool itself. So before bed, sauna is better.
look up studies on omega 3 doses for blood thinning 3000 5000 mg epa dha normally then take it check blood markers with dok if better take less man made blood thinner long process but better than heart attack or stroke
yup, which is why plant based eaters have such low heart attacks. Look up greens.......if you eat a large salad you are consuming 1,000 mcg of k1 and some of that is converted into K2. There are many primates who don't get heart attacks
WHAT DO YOU CALL HIGH QUALITY MEAT PRODUCTS? GRASS FED? WOULD GRASS FED GROUND BEEF BE CONSIDERED HIGH QUALITY OR MUST IT BE CERTAIN CUTS OF GRASS FED BEEF?
I haven't watched the video yet, but I've heard k2 doesn't prevent calcification, but I'm taking it anyway. To be fair, I'll watch later and see if there's new info. Thanks, I like your videos.
well Fat Emperor guested guy who reversed calcification with K2 but certainlyhee did much more proper moves in his diet too on other hand there is a channel run by cardiologist or a similar speciality guy who says research isn't conclusively proving it's efficiency in this
I keep being recommended these videos with people talking about isolated nutrients to "fix" the fact that 1/3 people are getting heart attacks etc. Stop eating saturated fats, and don't pretend that the only other option is sugar. All studies show that replacing saturated fats with polyunsaturated fats greatly reduces heart disease risk and overall mortality. Not a fraction like tweeking a nutrient, but greatly. Also, all of these videos include a little theorising that the people on healthier plant diets, might become deficient despite the totality of research showing that more plant foods= live longer with less diseases.
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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'II never stop taking my D3/K2-Mk7, ever.
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?
That Vitamin c bit is very interesting.
vit c is a blood thinner probably what helps with blood pressure omega 3 around 3000 5000mg epa dha is very potent blood thinner too and healthy as well.
that advice on vitamin c is madness. excess vitamin c, for which that value is massively too much (according to Sheffield 1941 study scurvy is pretty much not an issue on 3mg+ per day on a high carb diet with high carb competing with the same cell receptors the vitamin c would use hence you should need more) is converted to oxalate, the body does not want it to stick around that much it turns it into a harmful compound. To test how much oxalate the body can process per day they actually tested this by giving people large volumes of vitamin c, the body can dump around 50-80mg per day it seems with the rest stored somewhere in the body.
You can get a similar blood pressure response by grounding or by taking taurine (with taurine be wary of blood pressure meds and lithium being used as taurine will 'improve' the performance of these drugs so to speak, high bp to low bp instead of normal for example). Short bursts of vitamin c might be fine but that volume over a longer period of time sounds quite dangerous. The body downregulates production of its own taurine as it ages so gaining access to external sources is important.
@@scottw2317 thanks for the advice. I will certainly look at the studies.
Curious to know how much K2-M7 you were taking each day. I am in a hard spot right now with severe aortic valve calcification and a broken health care system.. I need to try to get some level of calcification reversal with K2M7.
Cheese, eggs, and butter are my favorite sources of vitamin K2. Weston Price was correct 100 years ago!
(Virtually no one outside of Japan eats natto.)
Readily available in Los Angeles areas, most japanese markets carry multiple varieties
not all cheese contain K2, eggs should pasture raised and butter must be grass fed
Butter also contains true vitamins A, D, E, and B12. It's perfect.
@@nerolowell2320 June butter is the best. That's because grass grows fastest in June, and contains the most K1, which the cattle convert to K2 in their rumens.
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Good to know. Been on Vitamin K2 in the Mk-7 form for almost a decade as I supplement it with my Vitamin D3. :3
Excellent information concerning K2. When I was growing up, pre Internet, this kind of information wasn't' available. Consequently we at things like margarine because it was thought to be healthier than real butter. Concerning K1, I think most are aware of its importance for blood clotting, But TC, a writer over at T Nation, recently wrote an article about K1 and K2, Excellent article but what surprised me was his assertion that research indicates that certain prostate issues can be caused by a lack of K1, such as prostate hyperplasia. It would be interesting to see if you could do a deep dive on this as I know many are affected by prostate issues.
Wow, I went on here to make a comment asking for information on hyperplasia, even though it felt very random, and your comment was the first I saw!!
My dad has it and has had a catheter in since February and he’s miserable. He’s had two strokes and is on blood thinners, so the surgery they recommended can’t happen bc when he went off blood thinners to prepare for the surgery, he had a stroke. I wasn’t comfortable about the surgery they were going to do, anyway. Hoping there’s information for natural ways to reduce his prostate so he can get the catheter out and have a better quality of life.
Was wondering if intermittent fasting would work?
@@HappyToBeKLB - Keep digging. Lots of benefits of IF, and testimonials here on CZcams.❤
Been eating K2 for for a long while now as I heard quite a lot of good things about it (especially the calficiation)as well as needing it when taking D.
It not only prevents it, it reverses it as long as you stop eating those things that cause calcification.
What foods cause calcification?
@@bocagoodtimes1460 he explains in the vid. Basically foods that cause hyperinsulinemia. Google that and you'll get a lot of answers.
@@Storm_Lily
You believe everything you see on the internet?
@@DEARRAEDDEAR I'm a Certified Nutritionist, but thanks for your comment. 🌸🍵✌
@@Storm_Lily but high fats can cause high ldl and apoB… which also causes atherosclerosis. And how does it remove hard calcification? This is the first I’ve heard of that. I could believe shrinking it by making it denser, but I’m skeptical of “remove/reverse”
High Mike been a long time follower/ appreciator of your work highlighting these data to the masses. Huberman, Peter Attia, Rhonda Patrick etc have been immense influences for myself and a huge number of others in illustrating the data behind more thoughtful, quality of life-enhancing and longevity-conducive habits.
With that said there are an array of outspoken people in the field of more translational science which add a layer of more interpreted, actionable suggestions en-masse to their followings. You are one such individual, so I just wanted to show gratitude for your work efforts and passion for this subject matter. You've been doing this for years and your audience numbers speak for themselves, you really live and enact these data in your own life which really adds a genuine authenticity to your content. A personal favourite was your Sauna build videos with your father-in-law (I believe) and even your daughter! With all that said I know you keep chickens and no doubt have completed other DIY endeavours in your home. Whether it be showing more of your home-built chicken coops, sauna upgrade/ 1-2 year review, any home gym setup, have you built any water-filtration into your home etc? - I'd really love to see more of your home-optimisations/ DIY projects which embody your passion for better living/ longevity. I'm no DIY expert but seeing videos like your DIY sauna, I'd be delighted if your were willing to share some of your behind the scenes content - even for the personal touch which this audience no doubt really appreciates.
Also a question about this video - Natto is a potent Vitamin K source (off the charts mk7); it is also purported to be high in phyto-estrogens - how do you view this information; how do you frame your thinking on this equation - does it concern you considering there are other sources of other Vitamin K menaquinones. Do you believe mk7 is distinctly/uniquely important for many of the vitamin K2 benefits such that it overrides potential for endocrine disrupting harm in both men and women? I know you are outspoken on the topic of endocrine-disrupting chemicals including phytoestrogens so I'd be interested in your thoughts.
Anyway - again, thank you for your work in this field. Apart from anything you definitely add definition to my thoughts, conversations, arguments and considerations towards a broad range of health-promoting endeavours. Cheers 👍🇮🇪
The bonus if you get to eating Natto is you get the good bacteria as well as the fermented plants that give you the K2... It's available in many Japanese and Korean supermarkets... get your Kimchi and Natto at the same time!.... also the thing with Natto is you get a lot of K2 in it so you can have it every 2 or 3 days and benefit. It has a snotty (literally) texture so many would dislike it. In Japan they often mix it with rice and egg for breakfast.
I used to eat it but didn't like it enough to continue long term ... I did however use Natto to make veggie ferments.
I had my water for the fermented veggie brine but rinsed off the Natto in the water so that the bacteria strain and enzymes were deposited in the water I used to make the brine... I had Celery, Cabbage (red and white), onion, garlic, carrot, ginger, turmeric and beets and a couple hot peppers. It was surprisingly good and fizzed away so the bacteria was definitely active. I thought it might be worth trying when I heard Mercola sells K2 optimizing bacteria kits you use as a starter culture and it seemed to work better than just a regular ferment. Not sure if I optimized K2 with my method but it tasted good (see czcams.com/video/TLRIjGD3zw8/video.html)
I do take Mk7 2x a day with my D3 (2000 d3 to 100/120 K2) ... been doing it 5 years now without any issues... Funny doctors and media say pound the shit out of d3 but never ever ever mention the K2 should be taken with the D3
Calcification is a catch 22. If you have soft tissue damage you will need a degree of calcium to patch up the job so as to protect the soft tissue while it heals. Once this is stabalised then removal can proceed. You dont want this to be removed in a chunk, but gradually if theres a lot.
Excessive oxidative stresses cause excess amounts of the bodies natural repair process to be initiated.
A CAC test doesnt tell the whole story.
Yes, this is my doubt too, if K2 remove calcium from plaque, will this cause the plaque to rupture?
I’m a 48 female.5 years ago, diagnosed with hypothyroid and Raynauds .. at night I’ll take a hot bath I have an electric blanket if I get cold in the night I will wake up in a panic numb tingly all over .. I live in Louisiana, so even the summertime with the AC is difficult .. never in range multiple medicine changes and increases for thyroid .. if my thyroid levels could get in range, my doctor is hopeful that will regulate my body temperature ..heavy meat low carb4 years now .. just started vitamin D and K2 supplement. Thanks for the wonderful information you put up.! ❤
MK4 transports calcium to the bone, while MK7 does not! MK7 is responsible for a carboxylation reaction. If you eat 2 eggs a day, you get your daily MK4 daily value. A good paper on Swiss cheese explains the difference between MK4 - MK10 homologs.
Do you have a link to the study?
Vitamin K2-MK4 has been seriously under appreciated.
Really so 2 eggs are enough
@@davidplyler8173 Do you have a link?
Thanks so much for this video. Very helpful information!
Dr. John Whitcomb Seminar - Vitamin K2 - Super Vitamin, Hidden Before Our Eyes..This Dr was way ahead of times with K-2. Over 1 hour video on youtube.
The most common MK7 tablets in the UK are 100mcg ones. I get a tablet with 5000IU D3 and 100mcg K2. They are very cheap.
Dr William Davies (book: wheat belly) says D3 in tablet form are a waste of time. Very little absorbtion.
Must be in gel capsule form.
Perhaps a D3 test will confirm if your tablets are working or not.
Ideal levels are 60 to 80 ng/ml.
You may well have to use your best persuasive powers to get your UK doc to agree. Otherwise go private and pay.
I found imported Japanese nattou at a local Korean supermarket last year and been eating it almost daily. Super delicious!
They come with packets of soy sauce and mustard, full o' chemicals if you look at the ingredients list.. Throw em out, use your own. I like to mix it with some dijon mustard.
This is exactly what I do! I toss out the soy and mustard and use my own boars head natural honey mustard mix. I eat Natto daily now
I had heard that nattou is slimey and tastes bad.
@@ripted640 Soome people think it is, but helps if you get that thought out of your head and consider it a delicacy. I lived in Japan for years and different regions developed different types of natto. You can become so involved with the intricate tastes, just like you would drinking different varietals of wine from different regions. I also incorporate it into different dishes. My favorite breakfast is rice, natto and fish - all wrapped in nori. Natto is always served with nori. After mixing in soy sauce and mustard (high quality without chemicals) then place in a sheet of nori and eat. So delicious! Natto sushi is also quite popular, too. There is no GMO allowed in Japan, so no worries if it comes from Japan, but you can find organic natto. I even found it at international markets in the United States.
Exactly what I do! Dijon mustard works great with natto 😊
Can you please start adding a wrap up/summary at the end of your videos. Thanks!
Yes and kidney stones too ! If only my Dr's knew this I wouldn't have 100s of stones from my kidney defect
Very important subject!! Thank you for the video.
D3/K2 is normally a combo pill for a reason
I want to know what benefits silica has on drawing out the calcium from your arteries. I know that it is valuable in making strong bones but does it help prevent arteriosclerosis along with K2?
It is claimed that Gotu Kola can help stabilize soft arterial plaque. There is some concern about the problem of soft plaques that are not seen in CAC scans in the comments below.
Ideally, you want to have healthy, elastic arteries, but for someone who already has cardiovascular inflammation, is it safe to decalcify plaque, or do you end up with more dangerous, unstable soft plaque?
What about the claims regarding calcification as the recovery and stabilization process for soft plaques?
Yes, this is my doubt too, if K2 remove calcium from plaque, will this cause the plaque to rupture?
Hey man, you lost me when you said that cooling off your body improves sleep, when it's actually the contrary. Taking an ice bath induces body heat and therefore more energy. If I take an ice bath right before bed I will never be able to sleep 😅
some k1 gets converted into k2. More conversion if deficient in K2
So it prevents calcification… okay so what happens to the soft plaque? And I thought calcification made the plaque more stable
Thanks buddy
Videos like these are why I have the 🛎 rung
YES!
🔥as always! Thks Mike.
I was told by my doctor that K2 would hurt and not help with the calcification. He suggested I use Chelation+Resveratrol. I'd like to get your thoughts on this....thanks!
Here's another K2 video by a great cardiologist. It definitely seems helpful. czcams.com/video/z3njgh2nFRk/video.html
Time to get a new doctor then. 😂 there’s enough research study evidence on pubmed site backing the efficacy of D3 and K2 in cleaning out clogged up blood vessels. I have done my own N of 2 studies and it does work.
In the book, vitamin k2 and the calcium paradox it’s mentioned there’s a balancing act between d3, k2 and vitamin A, what’s your thoughts on this? Thanks
I need to check that book out!
That is an excellent book!
Just "read" the audiobook - excellent information - I take 15000 iu D3, 270mcg K2 and Cod Liver oil for Vit A daily - just had a coronary scan with contrast and stenosis (10-20%) is minimal for my age (62) and possibly less or no higher than it was 12 years ago
@@htaehlane5868 thanks for dosage info, after reading a review from a man in his 80s who reversed needing an operation by taking 3,000 mcg k2 daily I upped mine to 1,500 mcg mk7 and 1,000 mcg mk4, there’s a video about serrapeptase fir coronary artery, reduce blockage from 70%, czcams.com/video/OrxRm3WeXsU/video.html
@@htaehlane5868 how long have you been on that dosage?
Nice, cheers Mike 👏👏
Very informative thank you bk.
What about reducing plaquing and clearing arteries?
Can anyone give me a quick summary of the differences between mk-4 and mk-7, and their effects on the body?
Not much differences, as far as I’m concerned. Natto is enriched in MK-7, probably better IMO
I appreciate the reply :)
Mk7 is better absorbed
MK-4 and MK-7 are two forms of vitamin K2, which is an essential nutrient for the body. MK-4 is the most common form of vitamin K2 found in animal products, while MK-7 is found in fermented foods and some animal products.
The main difference between MK-4 and MK-7 is their half-life in the body. MK-4 has a short half-life of only a few hours, while MK-7 has a much longer half-life of several days. This means that MK-7 stays in the body longer and is therefore more effective at increasing vitamin K2 levels.
In terms of their effects on the body, both MK-4 and MK-7 are important for bone health and cardiovascular health. They work by activating proteins that help to regulate calcium in the body, which is essential for healthy bones and blood vessels.
MK-7 has also been shown to have additional benefits, such as improving insulin sensitivity and reducing inflammation. It may also have a role in preventing cancer and other chronic diseases.
Overall, both forms of vitamin K2 are important for overall health, but MK-7 may be more effective due to its longer half-life and additional health benefits. It is important to get enough vitamin K2 from your diet or supplements to ensure optimal health. -
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MK7 is a fermented form of vitamin K
Follow-up video with fermented food recipes, please?
There is a considerable amount of K2 in the beef (e.g. ground beef). No need to eat liver regularly. Also in eggs you get a pretty significant dosis...
Are you saying that "Vitamin K" 1 and 2 are interchangeable? I see folks in other channels considering K1 and K2 to be the same thing. My understanding is that they are very different. I take K2 M7 and have for a few years. Just want to make sure I have my facts straight. Thanks for sharing this with us.
I was a little confused too!
I take MK-7 and MK-4. The latter is from Thorne Research. Also, I consume grass-fed butter.
He seemed pretty clear in stating that K1 is derived from greens/veg hence why a vegan diet is not sufficient for K2 unless one is supplementing.
My question was the use of the term Vitamin K for both K1 and K2 . I am not referring to the source of either vitamin.
@@whrider yes! It's important to differentiate between the two.
What about soft plaque? Essentially what I’m asking is, will vitamin k2 prevent arthersclerosis in general? That would be incredible. Because now seems like one has to either choose high carbs/low fat (get insulin resistant but have low ldl) or high fat/low carb (have high ldl and get arthersclerosis, but have good insulin function)
It will not by itself but lower risk if sufficient
High ldl and cholesterol is not associated with heart dis… out outdated thinking…. LDL and cholesterols don’t matter. It’s the insulin sensitivity…. The carnivore diet people got it right
Do the "clean" Ketogenic diet, but mega-dose methylfolate & eat 3-4 cloves of organic minced garlic (let it breath after cutting for 10-15 minutes for alicin to form.). Do this and you will decrease blood sugar, increase insulin sensitivity, decrease soft plaque, lower triglycerides levels, lower LDL, and increase HDL.
You need to eat a normal diet…not a 90% carb or 90% fat diet. And you need to excercise so the carbs you eat do what they’re designed for, fuel your cells.
A more accurate indicator of CAD risk is the trigs/hdl ratio not ldl.
ldl is composed of two types of particles, A (which is harmless) and B (which is dangerous)
Statins reduce type A but not type B.
The lower your TR/HDL ratio is the more type A your ldl will contain and less type B.
A TR/HDL ratio of
so a relevant question is, if it prevents calcification, does it prevent it to the extent that arteries do not use calcium to cover arterial wall damage to protect you against a plaque rupture?
I take Vit. D3 5K units and K2-M7 100 mcg. together. Can Vit K2’s effect on calcium cause any adverse affects? I’ve read that some people have experienced palpitations in the form of tachycardia after taking K2. I understand that calcium-magnesium-potassium play an important role in heart function. I personally experienced tachycardia and other uncomfortable symptoms when I had hypocalcemia, which subsided after my calcium levels returned to normal level.
Can desiccated beef liver capsules help do the same job in boosting Vitamin K2?
I like liver, but eat the actual liver. Take D3 K2 capsules if you feel you need more
Thanks Mike.
Great information thank you 🙏
Some time back you went through the latest RCTs... and they showed no results... whats up? Sorry, that was PrevMed health... he presented the results from a trial (apparently a much expected one) and sadly they could not find a reduction in plaque
Hasn't recent research shown that K2 supplementation is worthless?
I’ll take nattokinase to break up any clots which contribute to vascular lesions and also some k2 and aspirin
Vitamin K2 remove old plaque or only prevent new plaque
@High Intensity Health, Does Aspirin work in the same way other anti clot medications? Being a antagonist to vitamin K2? I cant seem to find anything on the web, and was wondering if it was the same? Thanks.
Just found this right after I posted the question... Aspirin is not a vitamin K antagonist. It is an antiplatelet agent that works by inhibiting the production of thromboxane A2, which is involved in platelet aggregation1. Vitamin K antagonists are anticoagulants that work by inhibiting the synthesis of vitamin K-dependent clotting factors2.
Can K2 help reverse what's has already been building up in the arteries and heart?
Not sure we know except anecdotally. However, I believe Mike had a video recently on berberine reversing arterial placque.
It seems with a few lifestyle changes and vit K and few other vitamins you can. Heres another video on k2 from a great cardiologist czcams.com/video/z3njgh2nFRk/video.html . You can see a few anecdotes claiming reversal.
This is why i'm making sauerkraut tonight.
What do you think about APOB-100?
7:59 Mike why avoid forms of soy other than natto?
If K2 remove calcium from plaque, will this cause plaque rupture?
Do you agree with this or am I missing something Vitamin K may increase blood plasma volume, which increases the thickness of your blood. If you suffer from high blood pressure or have naturally high blood plasma volume levels, vitamin K-2 supplementation may increase your risk of developing hypertension and cardiovascular disease due to an over-thickening of your blood.
If i take calcichew -D3 forte 500 mg tabs daily and vitamin K2 100 mg and D3 2000 mg all daily am i protected please Elizabeth .
But Wikipedia about Warfarin says something different.
Do other types of blood thinners also cause the calcification? i.e. Xaralto, tumeric, aspirin, etc. Does K2 then block the good things that these items produce? If you, like the woman discussed, on warfarin for 30 years, need a blood thinner how does K2 effect your health?
The blood thinners I am on (aspirin and tricagelor) have no issue with K2.
Can this calcification cause lipomas??? I have had several surgeries and am scheduled for more because of multiple lipomas.
My grandmother was on Warfarin for decades with an artificial heart valve and avoided K vitamin foods. Lived at home and mowed the lawn up to her last decade of life. White bread SAD. She was only 98. ;-) YMMV.
how about all other children born around her? did they survive all at similar age or was she lucky between all these who didn't make it?
my grandma very strong
but all her numerous siblings didn't make it past 5 yo many not even past first birthday
@@szymonbaranowski8184 same thing
My mum had never heard supplement K or K2 yntil couple of days ago. She has a heart problem and keeps taking calcium, drinking lots of milk thinking she needs lots of calcium for her heart.
Does vit k preven calcification of already existing soft plaque? That would NOT be good!
I’ve heard that k2 may cause palpitation?? Do you know anything Mike? I want to use it but I’m really afraid of blood clotting. Doctors here were I live, I don’t think they know anything about vit k2
This absolutely happened to me. Added K2 because I was already supplementing D3. Heart palpitations got worse and worse with time. I was REALLY worried about it. Stopped all supplements and it went away over a period of 3 weeks. When I tried adding supplements back one by one, it was the K2 that was the culprit.
@@annmarie3573 Thank you for sharing.
MK-7 causes such reactions. Maybe, it's because it stays in the body, for long. People say, when they take MK-4, they don't get that reaction.
@@Ancel7 Thank you for this important informatin! Very helpful!
@@annmarie3573 May be K2 pull away calcium and cause imbalance of sodium, magnesium and potassium. Our muscle and heart need to have balance of sodium, magnesium, potassium and calcium.
beef contains all the vitamin K2 you need, well assuming you eat enough of it
burned? i wouldn't be so sure
What about vitamin k injection for babies when they're born?
have you got any vidoes on copper? Copper def copper toxicity etc grey hair, anemia etc linked to copper
Beware eating fermented foods...go slow. I developed itching from taking in too much kimchee, kombucha, etc at the same time. I don't have allergies, so this puzzled me at first. More than 8oz of kombucha and I am itchy.
I’m on 83 mg. Aspirin, can I still take vitamin K2?
Don’t see why not!
better you stop taking Aspirin and start with K2
@@Highintensityhealth if you have a stent?
@@sketchartphoto8117 I have 3 stents, take baby aspirin for 3.5 years and daily D3/K2. No problems.
I had a triple bypass and I’m on 83 mg. aspirin.@@Highintensityhealth
I eat liver and heart, sounds like I am ok with vitamin k?
I believe something in your ad is incorrect. Cold plunge might cool your skin but will warm your internals. Sauna makes you hot, therefore your internals cool itself. So before bed, sauna is better.
I've been doing both for over a decade; both help with sleep. But cold in particular, helps with sleep during the summer.
Why then does vitamin K2 cause heart palpitaions? How can one over ride that effect of it and by doing so are we bypassing a warning mechanism?
MK-7 does that.
1200$ for a barrel and no water chiller? 😱 that's the price for a DIY barrel with a top range water chiller (but not good looking for sure)
How much of a dose can an adult male take daily!!!!!! Thanks
For total activation you need 380mg of K2/mk7 a day. Your dosing recommendation is old research.
Because you will never get a general Dr to recommend any form of vitamins even in Denmark
K2 is suppose to help our bodies use Vitamin D. Could this be part of the benefits you see here?
My dad is on blood thinners and he is instructed to avoid vitamin K. What should he do?
That's k1 not k2
Sadly I can’t play doctor but if it were me I’d address the root cause of why blood need to be thinner and aim to get off vitamin K antagonists
look up studies on omega 3 doses for blood thinning 3000 5000 mg epa dha normally then take it check blood markers with dok if better take less man made blood thinner long process but better than heart attack or stroke
Don't avoid it. Just have the dosage adjusted. Otherwise, the calcium buildup, will be very bad, in months.
My doctor told me not to take k2 as I am on anticoagulants
I gather that our body can convert K1 to K2?
yup, which is why plant based eaters have such low heart attacks. Look up greens.......if you eat a large salad you are consuming 1,000 mcg of k1 and some of that is converted into K2. There are many primates who don't get heart attacks
Damn, he just keeps rambling rambling without getting to the point
BRING ON the NATTO!!!
WHAT DO YOU CALL HIGH QUALITY MEAT PRODUCTS? GRASS FED? WOULD GRASS FED GROUND BEEF BE CONSIDERED HIGH QUALITY OR MUST IT BE CERTAIN CUTS OF GRASS FED BEEF?
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I get strange heartbeats from K2
First you talk about Berberine doing the same thing? What is the difference and truth?
I make my own sourcrout😊. My kefir and My kombucha. Natto I could not like it. I feel wonderful.
LOVE THIS!!
Wait. Don't you actually want to convert your soft arterial plaque into a more stable calcified one?
FYI, Natto is pronounced, “not toe”; not “nado”. Emphasis is on the first syllable with a very brief pause before enunciating the second syllable.
More like nut toe, I’m not japanese but my wife is.
Hai wakarimasu !
Mike, i thought nearly all cheeses contain quite alot of k2, is this true my friend?
no internet bs but google is your friend you can check it yourself
I haven't watched the video yet, but I've heard k2 doesn't prevent calcification, but I'm taking it anyway. To be fair, I'll watch later and see if there's new info. Thanks, I like your videos.
I did not know cold water immersion is a thing.... as whitewater kaykers thatz what we do! 8D
Koncentrated k
Is 5mg of Mk4 per day too much?
5mg! yes, 90 - 160 mcg is good
@@Highintensityhealth Of both Mk4 AND Mk7?
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This is a huge claim. I don’t think you or your readers realize how huge of a claim it is
I've known about k2 for a couple years now. I use it with D3 drops.
well Fat Emperor guested guy who reversed calcification with K2 but certainlyhee did much more proper moves in his diet too
on other hand there is a channel run by cardiologist or a similar speciality guy who says research isn't conclusively proving it's efficiency in this
it's a video. there are no readers.
@9:15 your gut converts k1 into k2 🙄
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I keep being recommended these videos with people talking about isolated nutrients to "fix" the fact that 1/3 people are getting heart attacks etc.
Stop eating saturated fats, and don't pretend that the only other option is sugar.
All studies show that replacing saturated fats with polyunsaturated fats greatly reduces heart disease risk and overall mortality. Not a fraction like tweeking a nutrient, but greatly.
Also, all of these videos include a little theorising that the people on healthier plant diets, might become deficient despite the totality of research showing that more plant foods= live longer with less diseases.
Just a CZcams pissin' contest IMHO~
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