EDIT: Early in the video I said that calcium in the arteries is problematic and is hypercalcemia. I should've said that 'excess' calcium in the vasculature is problematic and is then classed as hypercalcemia.
I read somewhere that blood vessel damage is what causes the body to put Calcium along the walls to keep them from leaking/bleeding. I havent remembered the causes that necessitate this type of calcification.
@@AndroidSamsung-qz9pl so mechanical damage + inflammation + immune response is the cause of atherosclerotic plaques. Calcium plays a role in that formation because it's found in the plaques.
The last doctor I mentioned K2 to, said " K2? Never heard of it." He then proceeds to look it up on webmd. If only doctors were taught nutrition in med school, we would all be healthier!
Yeah I broke my collarbone and my doctor was telling me to take D3. I told him I take D3 and K2 and he scoffed at me. Trying to learn what to do to heal my collarbone cause my doctor hasn't given me much information.
@saskhiker3935 You are doing well by taking vit D and K2. Eat enough protein, calcium and magnesium rich foods like dairy, green leafy veg, tinned sardines, fish, nuts and seeds. Also, have a few prunes for boron and vitamin c rich foods. You can also try horsetail herb which has lots of silica which is good for bone building. Bone repair takes time. Wishing you well.
I'm a Black RN who take mega Doses of vitamin D3 with K2 I also use magnesium oil periodically. My vitamin D level I was told it was too high according to therapeutic levels however my calcium levels are within normal limits. I have never contracted Covid while working even though I've never the taken the shot that is due to having a a strong immune system.
00:02 Vitamin D3 and calcium intake have conflicting effects on health. 02:23 Vitamin D3 and K2 play a crucial role in calcium metabolism 04:53 Vitamin D3 affects the production of proteins for calcium binding and regulation. 07:11 Vitamin D3 activates enzymes essential for bone mineralization. 09:29 Vitamin K2 plays a crucial role in regulating calcium deposition and preventing artery calcification. 11:50 Osteocalcin stabilizes crystal lattice and promotes calcium deposition in bones 14:06 MGP prevents arterial calcification by inhibiting BMP2 and other factors. 16:36 Choosing the right form of Vitamin K2 supplement is crucial. 18:29 Personalized health management includes monitoring D3 levels. Crafted by Merlin AI.
I had blockage of 78% 28% and 45% in heart arteries I started to take k2- D3-and magnesium 6 years ago and just had a heart cath to look at me arteries, they are all clear and my bone density went up and my calcium level is great !❤️❤️
Could it possibly specify what other supplements or medication’s did you have? I have almost the same situation despite my central coronary artery is 100% blocked.
@@comtruise402 I took KAL brand magnesium Taurate + w/ coenzyme B-6 at 800 mg twice a day and Bronson brand K-2 ( as mk - 7 ) / D-3 , the mk-7 is 90 mcg and the D-3 ( cholecalciferol) at 125 mcg ( 5000 iu ) twice a day ! A CNC Big B complex twice a day also !
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Actually one extremely important detail -- is not to look at things only in detail. Meaning don't just look at things in isolation or mechanistically. Some things look good / bad mechanistically but systemically function Very differently based on thousands of other variables.
Weston A Price learned this (edit) at the turn of the last century. He wrote about it. His books used to be taught at Harvard medical before big pharma ruled medical schools. His book is fascinating.
@@pwg2011. Not 200 years ago, and he didn't know it was essentially K1 with a different 'tail'. But he knew there was *something* in meat and dairy from ruminants feeding on growing green grass. Not sure how long ago, maybe the 1950s?
Very interesting presentation, I’m almost 70 and take 2 Vit D3 and 1 Vit K2MK7 per day, I’ve been doing this for 7 months and recently when I went for my 6 monthly dental clean, the nurse who has been seeing me for over 5 years asked me what I was up to. She said “ I’ve never seen your teeth looking so good you have almost zero plaque build up” she also said my gums looked really full and healthy. So hopefully my arteries are getting the same treatment. Thank you for your insight Dr.
I’m 35, haven’t been to the dentist in around 15 years until yesterday. They asked me how my teeth looked so good with zero build up as well. I said it was probably the d3+k2, they didn’t know what it was.
@@MBT372 Hmm how’s your diet look? No refined carbs, processed sugar, smoking, or coffee here. I also drink prolly a gallon of water a day and eat more protein than carbs. My teeth used to be very bad. I had 13 cavities filled at once before I got healthy, haven’t had an issue since. Was a 20 year smoker too, started very young.
Dr. Berg and many others, have covered this very issue, extensively. However, we can never have too many doctors spreading that message. Lives are literally being saved by these revelations; thank you.
Dr. Berg’s own son said he is just scamming people to sell his supplements. His son said he takes other people’s studies and acts as though he has done the work to provide that info. Do not trust anything Dr. Berg says, he only wants your money to give to Scientology.
Yes, that’s who I learned to take my K2 with D3 years ago! Dr Berg kept it more simplified but emphasized the importance of using them together. Dr Abs is quite in depth with the process.
Had no idea about that but I'm also not surprised! This is why I don't sell anything or have any affiliate links and prefer to just give information for free
@@Josephine_777no one needs to stick to the lane the gatekeepers demand they stay in. That's been part of the problem with healthcare in general. Anyone who can cite their sources and effectively communicate and make a logical case based on findings should be opening their mouth. Instead of us blindly trusting a cartel over health that demands we shut up and obey them. Anyone that can patiently persuade vs coerce is going to be safer bet. The very act of needing to make people comply is a tel that their argument is weak or outright wrong and they know it. Good science and good ideas don’t have to be mandatory. Berg for example has been an amazing resource to me on this very topic. He has been pounding the table in taking k2 as mk7 for many many years. Yes he kept it simpler. I love the detail Abs is sharing with. But truth be told if I wasn't a berg junkie, I wouldn't be able to comprehend what abs is talking about. I don't take what berg says blindly either. I read the linked studies he lists and sometime come to slightly different conclusions than him based on other sources. And that's ok. The fact that berg and abs talk to us like adults and let us decide is gold. It's worth all the cartel controlled doctors in the world that can't express a different view or nuance like we saw during the covid years. If that didn't make it clear how compromised and dysfunctional gatekeeper health system is nothing will. The rebels to the gatekeepers have been proven right in staggering numbers and the establishment has been shown to have openly lied to our faces. Never again. Learn you lessons.
Tell me about it. There's a video here on YT that simply lists the age that individual health gurus died and what they died of. It's worth tracking down. It's sobering.
Don’t stress it, a lot is genetics, just eat balanced diet, don’t eat processed food, avoid booze n drugs and keep moving. It’s not as hard as the health gurus n doctors make out. Also surprises me the amount of health fanatics hitting the gym and the supplements who are also boozing or vaping or eating crap.
@@markbryant4641. Well You Better Keep an Eye 👁️. On Gary Null. His New Research Project on Anti Aging. Amazing. Worlds First. He Also is the First in many ways. Example. He invented. The Powdered juices 🥤
This is the most intricately detailed explanation of D3 and K2. This should be required education in schools. You won my subscription with the attention to the details . Thank you.
Well Done Young Man. Articulate and Precise. High End Discription. Glad you mentioned Life Extension. I Buy their products. Because actually. Gary Null Recommends Them.
Dr Abs, this video alone has made me want to work with you as my doctor. I applaud your courage and determination to restore the now ruined reputation of the medical profession. You treat non-doctors as intelligent people capable of making our own conclusions ONCE we have access to factual information presented by unbiased professionals. Bless you.
I just had my first blood test since I’ve been taking D3 and K2-mk7 daily for about a year. My “good” HDL cholesterol is up 7% (was already high) and my “bad” LDL cholesterol dropped by 27% !!! Overall cholesterol down almost 16%. Hope my arteries have improved too! Side note: I also take a spoonful of olive oil with 3 drops of oregano oil daily but that’s more recent and stopped my almost constant runny nose from winter and spring allergies.
@AmanKumarSharma-de7ft Yes you can all benefit from it. It is extremely good for you. Never take oregano oil by itself. And only 1or 2 drops of it in oil
Oregano is natural antibiotic. Taking it daily can kill the good bacteria in your intestines and you start having dirhiarea. As soon as you start belching it, stop taking it.
Not one of my medical drs has ever talked about K2, ever, even when I say I take it with my D3. Most push calcium and that’s it. It’s a shame medical students learn basically nothing on what helps us be healthy. When you go to the drs now they just look up they symptoms on google and say “it appears this is the problem, what pharmacy do you want this sent to” I say if it’s for a statin, don’t bother.
Thank you for replying to comments. I have been using 1000 D3 and 100 K2-7. My blood test showed my Vit D us at upper normal. I also use Magnesium glycinate.
I’m an old white woman and I am delighted to have found your videos! I worked in medicine (EMT &EKG tech) in the dark ages (1978-1983)! In the dark ages, media was still promoting the “Twiggy look” for women. A very dysmorphic view of what a healthy woman should look like. So my friends and I spent our youth trying to be thin! The upside was that we learned about nutrition - such info that was available in the dark ages. Of course now that my friends and I are old, we spend all our time trying to figure out how to look youthful without doing a facelift (we have no desire to have our faces cut on!). Your videos help tremendously in our endeavor!!
Actually we have recently entered the dark ages of morbid obesity,greater drug addiction and a variety of mental problems not seen way back....in the years of better reasoning and mental health..
I noticed calcium deposits showing up in breast tissue & abdominal artery x-rays, so I immediately stopped calcium supplementation & added Vitamin K2 with Mk-7 to my regimen, daily. I should also add that I have taken vitamins all my adult life, and large daily supplement of Vitamin D3 since 2007. I am confident that the current regimen will help decrease the calcium deposits in those areas where unwanted, and send it into the bones where it belongs! Now I get adequate calcium from my daily diet, and I am doing great! I feel I was duped into taking large calcium supplements by the medical profession throughout all my childbearing years!
I had calcification of the tubes on my testicle, I could feel a large hard lump at the bottom of my testicle. I had anultrasound done on it and was told in the near future it would need to be removed. I started taking k2+d3 and NAC and within 2 months it was gone.
On the subject of K2... if you have a reasonably healthy diet, you probably don't need to supplement K2 at all. Just google "foods high in K2". 1 egg yolk contains 67 to 192 mcg of K2. Other foods high in K2 are cheeses, broccoli, canola oil, olive oil, etc.
Thank you for this. Now i understand why vitamin d3 by itself makes me feel sick, but when i switched to a d3 +k2 supplement i felt AMAZING. As an experiment i went back to d3 alone & felt like crap. But i thought it was all in my head. This is the confirmation i needed to know im not going crazy!
Re: hypercalcemia and D3... Mayo Clinic has published info stating that hypercalcemia is not observed below 60,000 iu/day of D3 for 3 months. No mention of K2. This suggests an extremely wide margin of safety for D3 supplementation. The old problem found with excessive dosing with cod liver oil was likely from vitamin A overload.
I believe vitamin D is good for us but too much A is definitely bad. I've a rare brain disease called iih and we've issues with vitamin A excess so I know 1st hand how dangerous it can be! Im awaiting now for possible brain surgery to stop possible blindness due to all the csf pressure.
I just met a woman who told me she has osteoporosis and her doctor put her on 1200mg of calcium. Old school and not useful by current science. She didn't know if they'd checked her vitamin D. Never heard of K2. Now they want to give her a monthly injection to "help". Luckily she isn't constipated, but she has GI issues and has to limit fresh greens to once a week. Just an example of how uneducated medical professionals are re supplementation.
I rolled my eyes at the start of the video... But by the end you had my full attention. Very thorough and educational without going to far into things. Thank you.
I did nearly switch off because of the “they are talking rubbish” type comments. The science can be explained without personalising and ridiculing “incorrect” or out of touch thinking. Doesn’t endear the presenter to the audience. However it does show he isn’t a robot and can have an opinion/share facts in his own way…very well I might add
I subscribed because your the only one that actually describes it the way it is ment to be absorbed in the mind . Thank you. You have a definite gift for holding one's attention @@Dr_Abs
@Dr_Abs I can't understand what you are saying; it's way above my head. I've been taking 1600iu for several years and I've now been diagnosed with mitral valve regurgitation and am also having circulation issues in my legs. I'm quite worried as to whether I should be taking vitamin D at all. My maternal grandfather died from arteriosclerosis resulting in a heart attack. Venous problems are also present in my genes. And I'm now being told I'm pre-diabetic. I see that you are a private doctor and I doubt that I could afford your services but I just wondered if you would respond to this message.
Another important point is that many common foods contain lots of K2. For example, 1 egg yolk contains 67 to 192 mcg of K2. Other foods high in K2 are cheeses, broccoli, canola oil, olive oil, etc. I get more than the daily RDI through eggs alone and I also eat broccoli every day.
At my last visit with my new primary, when he saw my latest D3 blood serum level was 235 (55,000IU/day/2 years to treat eliminate my prostate tumors. IT WORKED!), his response was, “Wow! In all my years as a doctor (he's retiring next month) I have never seen D3 levels that high. Congratulations!" Then he said, “You might want to take your supplementation down a notch,” (I already had a week before when I saw the results) Then he said,“But there’s nothing to worry about. Up know vitamin D3 toxicity is largely a myth, right?” I did. But it's was great to hear its from him! I told him I was already taking 600mcg of vitamin K2 MK-7, as well as 1000mcg of K-1. So my calcium is completely normal as well. I have other health issues I’m dealing with but I’m hopeful the rising nutrition counter-culture will steer me right.
Thanks for sharing this info. On active surveilanc myself for prostate cancer Gleason low 7. Taking vitamin D and k2 with high hopes. Your info gives reassurance I'm on the right path. Thanks
@@timwallace5786 A few months ago I ordered K2(MK-7) in bulk! So much cheaper and I can take therapeutic doses of a gram and more. I forget if I get it from purebulk or bulksupplements. I buy my melatonin and MNM in bulk for the same reason.
I trust doctors (most drs) like i trust politicians. During the height of the koof my coctail included d3 and k2. While everyone had the severe flue i had a severe cold. Im glad to see your video. Drs put my elderly mother on calcium and d3 but never mentioned k2. Shenow makes sure to take k2 with it.
When I told my doctor I was taking vitamin K2 she asked me why I would take a blood thinner and blood thickener at the same time ( ???? ) Thought I was goofy, then asked if I was still taking the 80mg of Simvastatin she prescribed
Thank you for elaborating on the importance of taking D3 with K2. Some doctors never explained the reason behind it and why it is important to take both and some are fear-mongering.
“ If someone you know takes D3 or yourself, sending them this video could help save their heart.” So true and a very bold statement indeed Doctor! Thank you for breaking this down! I finally have my mom taking K2. Docs prescribed lots of D3 for her, but not one mention of K2! I had to grab it over the counter! Working on getting her a prescription with both in one!
@@TanyaDavis954 yes. Because all you’re doing is letting all that calcium buildup in your arteries. The K2 is what moves the calcium along. If you are taking ANY amount of vitamin D3, you need to take the K2 to push it through!
Conspiracy theories? Hardly. Everything he does is researched, and he provides sources. Please give us an example of a Conspiracy theory he's presented.
@@Betsy.Ross76 👍🏾 I tend to agree with you on that. I think he means well and he has produced evidence to back up his statements. He is also helping get people to ask the right questions.
I have been binge watching all your videos. I’m a RN and also hold a degree in nutrition. I wish everyone would watch this video. The general public is uneducated on this topic and just take vitamin d and calcium with no actual idea what they are doing.
Many countries throughout the world have a very high standard of education. Depending on the country of your origin they do not know because they were not taught at school nor at home. I am a seniour citizen born and raised in AFRICA, raised by parents that were not very educated but they encouraged their children to eat healthy, our mother cooked healthy foods. I want to make an example with the USA they are terribly obese, maybe not taught at home to eat healthy, their education is very lacking and even socially they are not up to standard. Maybe your comment is geared towards the USA, are you from the USA? seems like it. Healthy eating starts at home, many of us come from homes where nutritious meals were cooked at home hence all the vitamins in our foods.
When a GP was recently reviewing the results of some blood tests he ran, he commented that my Vitamin D levels were "high" at 240, stating that "normal" levels were 50-200 and said that I was obviously supplementing (which I am, on the advice of a previous physician) and told me to stop. I responded that I am also supplementing with K2 to go along with the D3, and he looked at me strangely and responded nonchalantly that "K2 comes from your diet; there is no need to supplement with it". This particular doc doesn't even know me and has no idea of my diet and/or lifestyle; for all he knows I could be a strict vegan who gets little or no K2 from my diet. I have previously had full cardio scans done (CT scans & ultrasounds) following a SVT event and the cardiologist commended me on my arteries being clear, with a low calcium score and only very minimal soft plaquing for my age (I am in my mid 50's). Oh, and I rarely come down with colds or the 'Flu and was unaffected during the pandemic when everyone else around me was being stricken with Covid.
Bravo for you! I hope I can acquire a similar CAC score and “good arterial health” whenever I can get tested! I had the same experience during all the bad Covid years, and very thankful that I kept my D3 intake up “above average.” I am currently taking 100mcgs. K2 with Mk-7 twice a day, along with a total of 6,000 I.U.’s of D3, and around 240 mgs. Of magnesium Glycinate. I eat a lot of Greek yogurt, so I do not take any additional calcium at all.
@@usatrooper5045 Doctors are DeFacto government agents, fully controlled on what they can think and prescribe by the CDC and FDA which have created the unhealthiest America ever
No one took vitamin D growing up. Why do we have to take it now? Don’t I get enough from milk, cheese, and the sun? I go outside a lot, drink milk, and eat cheese. What happened in the world to cause us to be deficient.
Just wanted to give props because Dr. Berg has been talking about this for years on RUclips. Just commenting on your comment about when you said you’ve never seen anyone discussing this. Great advice and it confirms what I’ve already learned. Thank you.
@@Dr_Abswell at least he recommended to take K2 in conjunction with D3. Still he has a combined supplement whilst it's better to take fat soluble vitamins separately.
Dr, Berg is a quack...he's been called out several times on RUclips...check out Dr. Brad Stanfield..he always backs up his views with empirical evidence and peer reviewed papers....also look at dr. John campbell......I digress....a well informed video from Dr.abs...since COVID I take 10,000 units of d3 in the morning and 200 mg of k2-mk 7 in the evening....I believe that Life Extension supplements contain magnesium stearate as a filler...I always try to obtain my supplements from reliable companies that make it very clear that they do not use magnesium stearate
I started taking D3 5000 units a day for two years without K2. My coronary calcium score went from 30 to 110 freak me out. I started on K2 now it’s down to 90.
I have never heard of coronary calcium. Usually they do an angiogram in a hospital operating theatre to check the condition of arteries. This comment sounds like propaganda from a troll who is working for Big Pharma. This person's comment is nonsense.
Ya..even my a1c blood labs ..never been high enough to take insulin..need be 8.0..ive never been over 7.1 and more on average iv flucuated between 6.4 and down low ..ine time at 5.8..trying get there again..my trclycerides used to be ..300 -400 and once high as 670..freaked me out ..But now ..to between 150 -199 ....trying to bring back down to like..100 or less ..
I've taken D3 +K2 for years and years. Last year I ran out of K2 so I took the D3 alone. Big mistake. I ended up with a kidney stone. Never had issues with this and no one in my family has either. It finally dawned on me that without the K2 the calcium wasn't being directed to my bones. Never again.
@@missmory8888 It's been my experience that the amount of D3 needed can vary. Size/body fat can affect how much you need. Plus latitude/location (angle of the sun/time of year), age, skin type and sun exposure can affect how much Vitamin D you get naturally. So it is a good idea to get your Vit D levels measured thru a blood test (but bear in mind that your Vit D level can be very different in early September than it is in early March, as the angle of sun changes with the seasons). A tall, hefty person can take a lot of D3 but still have trouble raising their blood levels, whereas a small, skinny person can take the same amount and have high levels. For myself, I take 100mcg of K2 a day and 1000mg of D3 in the summer and 4,000 to 5,000 mg of D3 in the winter. I stopped taking calcium supplements (and I get my calcium levels measured at my annual physical), and I also take Magnesium (which aids Vitamin D) and some other supplements. I recommend you find a nutritionist/doctor you trust who can monitor your levels and make sure you are doing what is best for you.
@@missmory8888 It depends on your current Vit D levels, You should have 100 ng/ml Vit D in your blood to stay healthy and be immune to diseases. Dr Berg recommends 10000 IUs of Vit D3 + 100mcg of K2 everyday as a maintenance dose. Eat them for a year to increase your levels or more if you are Vit D deficient
A k2 mk7 that has the "MenaQ7" formula is the all trans version that is needed. It's also important to look at the other ingredients list as well. I noticed the Super K has maltodextrin, which is something to stay away from. There are brands available that have MenaQ7 while offering a clean other ingredients list free from bad fillers, TrueVantage is one of those brands.
Are you sure the MenaQ7 is the trans version? The one I've taken for a while is MenaQ7, but the LE brand actually says "trans." He also mentioned a different brand in addition to trans - did he say sis? It's not on the LE brand or anything sounding close to it. I actually couldn't find anything close to it on any brand. I wish he had spelled it or said what it actually was and how it's listed.
As a doctor you know that Calcium is often misplaced. Meaning that it deposits in your kidney's and heart and cannot be measured via a blood test. The blood test measures calcium in your blood, not the excess calcium that has been redirected in your body to go to the wrong places. If you take K2 this helps the calcium to go to the right places and not deposit in your organs.
Can K2 mk7 help to redistribute the calcium after it has been deposited in organs? I took high doses of D3 for years before learning about K2. In that time I had a CAC scan which showed high (1000) calcification of the heart. I'm now supplementing K2 mk7 and hoping some of this calcium will now get driven into my bones and teeth. Is this possible or have I over simplified the mechanics of it?
I had a parathyroid gland the size of a golf ball it was pulling the calcium out of my bones. My doctor ordered urine tests. I had surgery for removal and now my calcium leaves are normal.
@@bushpig6837 What you dont say is what your body size is, If you are skinny as a rake then the excess may get to your organs but 60% of body will have a slight excess fat which absorb it.
I have the MTHFR genotype meaning I must supplement with B vitamins. Everyone needs the genetic test once in their life. I do supplement with D3 and K2 among other supplements. I’m 67 and have no health issues. I had many issues when I was a vegetarian and on a low fat diet. What is the point of supplementing if you do not know what your body needs. Everyone needs the test because 50% of the population has my genotype. The homocysteine levels are high on the blood test. Get the test folks. I’m a medical professional as well. Many thanks to Dr. Abs and other brave medical professionals spreading the facts.
I was getting severe charlie horse cramps in my lower legs from shin to knee. I told my doctor and she changed me to Magnesium Oxide. I have never had another charlie horse since. I take D3 because they found that I was extremely low on D3 and started with shots immediately. I am still taking it daily. I also take C now because I lost the use of my legs and the cause was lack of both of these vitamins. I am starting to walk again. But I am limited because I also have ankylosing spondylitis. I was diagnosed with this condition in 2006. I am now in a wheelchair and not getting better. I have 4 vertebrae now fused together in my lower spine. I am still trying to care for myself alone. I am highly independent and don't want to be a burden on anyone.
fermerted pickles ? fermented sauer kraut ? pretty much whole world ate fermented stuff alot, not as long time ago, and pretty much every country has/had its own specialty.
Thanks for your comment John. I do agree it comes from there - my thoughts though are that those foods also have other things from plant sources like lectins etc which is why I prefer meat. Interested to hear your thoughts if you have any.
@Dr_Abs doesn't meat also contain lectins? Is it different from plant sources? Also, are we able to reduce lectins in plant sources through proper preparation? I'm reading and seeing mixed info out here from docs. It's confusing.
@@Dr_Abs cooking goes a long way in decreasing lectins - also soaking beans before cooking does the same - I try to follow a traditional Chinese diet where they lightly cook their veg, eat a lot of fermented foods etc. Everybody is different - some people do very well on meat and others do not - So I don't think there is a perfect diet - just listen to your body - don't eat to much and enjoy your food!
Excellent video, and it's great to find someone who explains things at the level of depth that brings a good understanding. The end of the video reveals that you are unlikely to have a problem with vascular calcification if you eat plenty of meat, dairy and eggs. That is what I have been doing in recent years, avoiding processed food, sugar and seed oils. I have been taking vitamin D since before Covid and have always had a worry that I have no idea what my vitamin D levels are and maybe they are too high. I am a lot less concerned about that having watched this video. Your comments about the lack of knowledge of many doctors and scientists doesn't surprise me at all after the deluge of nonsense most have pushed in the last few years. It's been a painful readjustment of my worldview.
Hi Dr. Abs, thank you for clarifying the benefits of vitamin D3 supplementation. I truly appreciate your expertise and the effort you put into clearing up some of the confusion from previous unfounded claims about vitamin D and calcification. However, I must be honest; some of the terminology you used was a bit over my head. I have a master's degree in psychology, and I'm genuinely interested in nutrition and health, and I still had difficulty following some of the detailed chemical explanations. I believe it would be incredibly helpful if you could simplify some of those terms for individuals who aren't as specialized in chemistry or medicine as you are. That way, more people could benefit from your advice. Thanks again for all the great information!
Thank you very much 😊 yeah the terminology is designed to be deep and may need a quick Google for some words. I think when I can afford it, I'll get someone to animate too for you guys 🙏
You can learn online these days biochemical pathways etc, relating to individual compounds, elements, it's very interesting and not too difficult to follow usually.
@@musiqueetmontagne Thank you, friend. Whenever you have a chance, if you could kindly recommend any books, journals, sites, or videos that you believe would be beneficial to learn more about it, it will be greatly appreciated.
How much D3 is too much D3? People have worked in the sun for hours on end before heart disease was a problem, and they were getting thousands of so-called IUs of vitamin D. Taking K2 with D3 helps. Vitamin D also helps your Immune system. The US couch potato lifestyle and junk food is mostly the problem and it has gotten worse with everyone glued to a smartphone.
Thanks for this video! I supplement D3 at 5,000 IU's per day and I already knew about the importance of K2, which I also supplement at 125 mcg per day, but I did not know about the different types. My blood D3 is at 95 nmol/L. Not bad but could be a bit higher. After watching this video, I did a little research and found I shouldn't be supplementing K2 at all! 1 egg yolk contains 67 to 192 mcg of K2 and I eat eggs every day. I actually eat 2-5 eggs per day. I also eat a lot of broccoli, another food high in K2, and olive oil, also high in K2. In short, I'm already getting way more K2 than the RDI, without supplementing. After listening to you, I've also decided to up my intake of D3 to 10,000 IUs per day as I could benefit from a higher blood level (140-180 nmol/L would be my preferred target) and I know I'm already getting more than enough K2 through my regular diet. Thanks lots!
Well that's the first I ever heard an egg container over 67 micrograms of K2. It may occur in hens are fed vitamin K fortified feed but that is probably vitamin K1. ..big difference. The other foods you mention may be high in K1 .. Certainly not K2. Go look it up.
That's good, but it tells us nothing if you don't share your blood work results such as vit.D and Calcium levels, or inflammamion markers, A1C, (HDL, TG's), and what you normally eat (you could be eating cake, donuts, or ice cream every day, or could be 300-400lbs and all the supplements in the world wouldn't help you).
source of K2 is from fermented soybeans. Its called Natto. No mention of this here. : 回 @Dr_Abs • 1d ago ...and also one of the highest sources of endocrine disruption that shows itself up in examples like making male vegans grow manboobs which disappear when that food is then removed from the diet.
I have supplemented with D3 for several/many years, and i have NEVER had a physician say "be sure to take your K2 with that D3!" So, i have recently started taking the Super K suggested in this video. My goal is to improve my bone health, which my DEXA scan (I'm 68 yo female) shows as borderline osteopenia. I'm a long time pescatarian and working hard to be as physically/mentally healthy as i can be via diet and exercise. Thanks for your informative videos! Wishing you all great health!
@@cosmichealth3907 A DEXA (dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry) scan, also known as a bone density scan, is a painless procedure that measures bone density and strength using X-ray beams. So, it may not have "anything to do with it" but supposedly shows the density of one's bones.
"if you think that humans need to live plant based, you need to grow up". I had this doc that was always pushing plant based on me. The only thing he DID do right was alert me to a very VERY low D3 blood level. He really improved my life in that way. But he never mentioned K2. He was also big into pushing Statins on me even thou I had really bad reactions to it. Kept pushing statins and veganism. He retired from medicine and opened up an marijuana dispensery. I now have a doc that is ok with me not taking statins and eating keto and meat. This CURED my pre-diabetic blood sugar problem as I dropped the amount of bread/pasta, had increased energy which got me into the gym and the lap pool and I lost 50 lbs. D3, K2, and more meat based proteins now has me lifting weights, threadmill, and lap swimming several times a week (like 5 or 6 days/week). To keep the arteries good I take the Flushing type Niacin. I have energy, I feel good. and I'm 70 years old. I weigh 203 lbs (naked) and 5'9" high and it's mostly muscle from weight lifting.
Exact same stats except 195lbs. Was put on D3 and B12 for deficiencies. Triglycerides and cholesterol through the roof. Genetic. Had a problem with statins not working until one did - branded (now generic) Lipitor. Now numbers are normal. Changed my diet to lose 65 lbs successfully. Diabetes still present, but not as severe. Even if all carbs eliminated I still need some insulin. Doc suspects a combo of Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes. Came across something that practically eliminated insulin. Oatmeal - 1/4 cup at breakfast. Tried another with dinner to even smaller effect. Have to keep portion small as I don't want weight gain due to excess carbs. I have a little bit of 'treats' once or twice a week to stay in this food maintenance regimen. I eat two small meals a day.
@@Dr_Abs My take on Indians having the highest rates of obesity and diabetes is linked to high Carbs/sugar diet and perhaps the wrong oils in cooking. White rice for example could be eaten in small amounts, avoid food with added sugar and bad oils such as frying in sunflower or vegetable oils. Perhaps cooking differently? too much white salt is another problem with High blood pressure issues? using less salt that is say raw celtic sea salt or original pink Himalayan as examples.
I’m sure they worked hard as most parents do, but this Dr seems like a super genius, he probably received full scholarship with those god gifted brains. Any university would have been smart to pay to have him study with them.
My consultant cardiologist, while reviewing my CT-angiogram results, said my calcium score (as I recall around 400) was on the 62nd percentile….he didn’t know whether that was better than average or worse 😢that’s the sort of expertise you get when paying top private sector fees….by the way, 3 months after this review I had a significant heart attack with 100% LAD blockage and 80% right side artery. Fortunately I’m still alive…..
Was taking D3+K2 for over a year to boost my system as I don't spend much time outdoors had a heart attack and needed two stents plus a double bypass. This has scared me in taking it now.
There is a supplement called nattokinease (I think I spelled it correct) that the Japanese people, who make up a lot of fishermen and in the sun all day, take daily to keep their arteries running smooth. I take it as well and get it from Dr. Mikovitz website. Good stuff for me. Peace and health to you
You are a star Dr! Thank you for sharing this valuable info. Totally agree with the carnivore diet. The geoengineering/dimming of the sun must stop, so that we can get our D3 naturally too.
Wow...My doctor is awesome; she's been my doc for over 2 decades. But she is so rushed and overbooked each time I see her, I barely have time to get my questions out. She's exhausted. I am afraid it is up to us to learn these things now. Thank you for this education. ❤
Oh my gosh! Two years ago I had a horrible pain in my heart that I ignored. I’ve been trying to figure out what it was ever since. I had been taking 10,000iu of D3 without k2 for 3 years.
You didn’t check with a doctor?! Definitely keep drinking enough water then. A doctor might recommend a baby aspirin every few days too as a mild blood thinner. Beyond that… I’ll leave it to the professionals.
Having angina and wanting to clear artery blockage, I started D3K7K2. After a fall and a gash to the scalp, the deep and large wound clotted almost instantly, k2 action certainly, but I stopped the supplement because very sluggish circulation and rapid clotting in narrowed arteries is a recipe for stroke and heart attack. I did much better consuming greens which are high in K2. the intake of greens and no animal products resulted in greatly reducing angina within a week and after two weeks, no angina and improved exercise tolerance.
@@karmelicankeD3 7K2 is only supposed to be taken for a certain amount of time., 2/3 months. Unfortunately there’s not much to be had from eating greens nowadays for K2, due to the use of pesticides and GM. Unless you grow your own.
First time visiting your channel, and delighted to know that you are enjoying the carnivore lifestyle. You make very brief mention of it. I'll be looking for more of your videos. Carnivore 22 months and major health improvements.
Thank you!! I have taken coral calcium for years in rotation because my blood calcium tends to be low, causing palpitations. I just had an echo cardiologram and my arteries and heart are healthy. I am 63. My bloodwork showed my calcium high “normal” and my D3 very low. Now, supplementing daily with D3-K2. I’m also polycystic and have MTHFR anomalies. None of what the medical system says makes any sense because we aren’t the same!
Even at 5000 IU of D3, my D level is only 47. I added 60 mcg K2 MK-7 by Procaps and the two blood levels that changed noticeably was cholesterol dropped (lower LDL, higher HDL) and my A1c went from my usual 5.3/5.4 to 5.0 and is still there a year later. I have plaque in my aorta and, of course, improvement isn't something easy to identify. Good video I need to watch again breaking down the actual science.
also maybe cook your food in grass feed gee? Also, I've had a supplement store for many years, and been into nutrition all my life, I'm 58. Life Extension brand has been around as long as I can remember and a great choice for your supplements
I take 1000mg of D³ each day. It is important to take MK7 (K2) and the B vitamins and take them with food. My heart was just tested and it is perfect. I am 62 with CKD.
I feel so fortunate to have stumbled upon your video.This video, you are right, needs to be watched more than once, but with a broad understanding it all makes sense to me now. I'm in awe of your knowledge, and thank you immensely for posting this video. Isn't the human machine such a marvellous intricate masterpiece, that we continuously learn from?... Thank you so much!!!!!
I am 80. No medical issues. No on any meds. Recently vit d low and TSH problems but not bad enough to go on thyroid meds. Doc wants me to take 50000 Mg Vit D What happened to me. I'm concerned. Please help
@@CeceliaRoberts-zs7bx [not a doctor...] that seems high to me, I was once low too ... Vit D defiencent actually.. then now back to normal, I kept taking VitD .. didn't know about K2 at the time... suffered a middle of the night violent home invasion .. the shock gave me a mild heart attack, 5 days in hospital with various test shows one heart artery (left) is 50% blocked, all others are ok, veins 'look beautiful' Engiogram doctor's words. Soo ... bottom line, my humble opinion, not a medical diagnosis, watch out for excesses... take a little , then check, blood test will tell you - also how your body feels will tell you. Now I myself make sure that everytime I take Vit D... I also take K2.. so so important. And surprisingly I have come accross medical doctors who didn't know about K2... one doctor actually said to me "K2.. what's that?" -- her words!!! Adopt the cautious approach. Take care, let us know how your go.
@@CeceliaRoberts-zs7bxmy vit D was low for years in the low 20s then I started taking K2 with D3 and my following year labs my D was 90! My Dr. said too high stop the K2. And my D dropped to 59. Which was ok but When I was taking the K2 and D3 together I felt great! So I am back on it. 5,000 D3 100 K2
I wasn't eating enough animal fat. Once I added more, my labs and weight normalized from 22lbs to 180lbs. Blood pressure from normally 130/80 to 117/72.
A study showing that the paradoxical effects of taking D3 and K2 at the same time (available on RUclips) is antithetical to their maximum benefits, as each diminished the absorption of the other. Maximum benefits take place when taken at different times of the day, with food. As both are fat soluble vitamins. Combining both in a single oral supplement is confounding.
So many supplement companies offer them together ! I wonder just how paradoxical they are. Meaning numbers of how one affects the other would be helpful. Because it’s a lot easier to take the d3 and the k2 together.
Dude, I really like your black background and single source lighting for your videos buddy, I am a brown guy too this is an excellent idea for me to try. Awesome setup mate.
@@the1knifepro169Brown guy does not refer to a race. It refers to a skin tone. There's only the human race, wise guy. The rest is ethnicity. And it just doesn't matter what color somebody is or what race they are and why would you ask? The person was simply noting the lighting and background and observing that it works well for the doctor. And that the aesthetics are nice for somebody with brown skin.
Twenty years ago, I deveoped a severe case of hypercalcemia from D2 supplementation. Back then, I had never heard of D2 related excess calcium, in fact, I was taking a normal normal and the doctor told me, "You can't overdose on vitamin D". But I became systemically stiff and arthritic. She said that that is permanent damage and that there was no cure. I was determined and found a treatment on my own, and it took over a year to reverse this issue. I wish I'd known about K2 and magnesium at the time. I has so many stories like this. So aggravating.
Thank you for the clear explanation and new information to me about checking for "trans" mk7 K2. I will be checking my calcium scores on my past medical exams.
I take magnesium citrate before bed to help sleep. I notice when I don't take it for awhile, I start getting leg cramps during the day and when trying to sleep. Some of them are just brutal. Be careful which kind you take, some will make you poop. Think of Milk of Magnesia; don't recall which form of magnesium that is.
Excellent description, accurate and complete, without any fluff, of the biochemistry behind calcium transport. TY for presenting it this way. I wish more presenters would use this approach. You mentioned early in the video that you do not like the Thorne liquid MK-4 product, but never stated why. Please describe. I have used this product, plus Nutricost MK-7, but I think your suggestion of the LEF Super K points to a better combo product and I will switch to it when I run out of the MK-7. Overall, the pricing per dose is very similar. Another thing that you could have mentioned, but probably omitted for time, is that glutamate residue gamma-carboxylation to GLA by K2, (which yields a malonate moiety chelation site) is also important for activating the calcium binding proteins found in the urine, of which there are over 1200 species, which help to prevent the formation of oxalate kidney stones.
Thank you 🙏 Yeah I don't like the Thorne one because it only has one form of K2. Yeah you're right about the binding too, but didn't want it to be an hour long haha
I need some help & so many doctors don't know this information. I can't eat meat ... it's been over 26 yrs of no chicken, beef, turkey, or pork. I eat salmon, fruits, & veggies. My heart aches. I feel like it races but take my blood pressure & the heart rate is typically 68. I'm 61 years old & so confused. A cardiologist told me I have a heart valve issue & at one point high cholesterol. I exercised more & got PlaqueX therapy ... in 6 weeks, my cholesterol dropped 40 points & all blood work was normal. I am searching for wisdom & trusr my body to heal itself with the proper nutrition.
I majored I’m chemistry in college. I understood what you said about the metabolic pathways of calcium metabolism in the body. For the layman or even those with some degree of biochemistry knowledge, it would have been helpful to use diagrams of the metabolic pathways involved especially when you described carboxylation and calcium binding.
Timely video, I take both D2 and calcium after discovering at the demist I had soft bones causing dental implant failure. Since then have revered that issues but had been concerned about the D3. This has explained a lot.
Too late for me, my heart was destroyed by pretty much this process. Or maybe there’s hope … I haven’t quite died yet, and still hoping K2 can gradually claw back the heart health.
@@mumshorts My mother has blocked arteries to the lower extremities now at 88yrs old. A sedentary lifestyle, not going out into the sun, not exercising (even a daily 15 minute walk) and taking D3 without its sidekick K2 probably contributed to the problem. Oh, and she has CHF. I think there is a correlation between all the factors mentioned and that calcium and D3 were physician recommended and taken but without K2.
Sorry me too I'd been taking D3 5000 to 10000 every day and calcium for 14 or more years..with in the past few years I've had 6 stents and alot of calcium in my arteries and heart. Wish they would have told us about k2 years ago.
Another great video! I take vit d3 and k2 from Dr. Berg. The bottle does not specify which form of k7 (as you mentioned it may not, disappointing) I will switch to your recommended brand (thank you for that 🙏) Is there also a brand of vitamin d you would recommend to go along with it?
Thank you 🙏 I personally use natursupps which is a UK website so I don't know if it's available where you are. Nutrabio is a great company with good quality ingredients if you have that available.
I also take vit d3 and k2 from dr berg but experienced intense giddiness after (it was taken with food in the morning ) - any insights on what potential reasons behind this?
I was told once in an ER visit that my high Vit D level was "very concerning" so they ran more tests and then without going into much more detail, they said it was fine. (I'm assuming that was because they saw my calcium level wasn't also off the charts?) Super interesting! Thanks for sharing. 🙏😊
Look in the mirror and smile. What do you see? A pair of frontal set eyes, meant for depth-tracking prey. A pair of pointed Canine Teeth, meant for shredding flesh. At the very, very least, we’re designed to be omnivores, meant to supplement plant staples with occasional bloody snacks.
I take 50,000iu a week with K2 and it makes calcium go to bones not arteries etc. It must work. I fall alot outside and inside and havent broke any bones. I had a heart attack in 2014. I had stone in my artery after 3 days of widening the vessel I got 3 stents and a blood thinner. Vitamin D was low at that time. I dont take calcium.
Completely agree, unfortunately I can't animate and the channel makes barely any money to pay someone to do that. When the channel makes some funds then I'm gonna hire people to do that kind of stuff 🙏
I find this all very interesting. But you recommend a product with wood pulp as a filler? I have been studying this for years and everyone seems to have their own spin on it. Q: I notice my calcium went up on liquid D3 and K2 which I took to avoid microcrystalline (aka wood pulp) but I also added collagen powder for hair and nails, taking 1/3 the recommended dose. So not sure which one caused it. But!!! The brand you recommended uses microcrystalline cellulose as a filler. As do most of the supplements, they use other forms of cellulose as well.🙄 I would think you should do a video on this since you recommend this product. Companies note that some forms are plant based which include stems, sticks and branches, but most are manufactured from companies which makes products from wood pulp and cotton. I am not happy about that circulating around in my arteries either. Hence the auto immune disorders, hardening of the arteries, fibromyalgia and Stiff Persons disease… who knows. We need to stop with these types of fillers. Don’t tell me it is a safe amount… as accumulation of it has never been studied. Let alone if you take 3-4 different high dose supplements daily. I think you would be the perfect person to break this down as you are very knowledgeable? Look forward to hearing from you.
Microcrystalline cellulose is not digestible and is too huge of a molecule to pass through the intestinal lumen. It simply acts as additional fiber. You don't accumulate it, it just passes through. Also, it is not _wood pulp_. It is very far removed from the base material (which can be wood pulp). So, what is the problem? If you are allergic to it for some reason there are alternate solutions. Innovix has an all-trans MK-4/MK-7 that is in an oil base gel cap. That might be a workable solution if the thought of swallowing something derived from wood pulp is just not acceptable.
Good info. Dr Berg has great information on how the body works and what to do to fix the issues when you have problems too. Always good to see others speaking out too.
@@ChickenTender57that is why he is known as the 'knowledge doctor' the more drs with knowledge the better for us all. Thank you there is no room for ego in medicine proved by the NHS
I was taking calcium OTC for bone pain during sleep and I stopped when I heard about calcium side effect. The bone pain had stopped though, but I was still taking the calcium when I heard about risk of heart attack.
Excellent, excellent explanation. I chanced on your video and will be following the channel assiduosly:) Trans MK7 will be the one to use from now on. Thank you for the valuable info and hope to become a member of youe health management format one day
My vitamin D levels are at ~150 nmol/L. That's in the middle of the normal range... but often considered high by many doctors. Calcium levels are normal. This is achieved by taking 50,000 IU D3 weekly. The benefit of higher Vit D levels is a reduced frequency and intensity of colds. Taking K2 5 mg/day as well. :-)
I've been taking 5000 iu of D3 for the last 6-7 years, in the winter, and 200 mcg of k2. When I take this amount, my D3 levels are around 50-60 ng/ml. In the summertime, I don't take any supplement, but I expose myself to at least 30 minutes to 2 hours in the sun, almost everyday, and my levels are around 78 ng/ml. My calcium levels are in the normal range. Only once, it started to get a little to high, because I was taking 3 mg of boron a day. It defenetly raised my vit D levels, but it also raised calcium.
interesting out the boron, I started taking 3mg a day for my receding gum on a few teeth. I started dowsing a month ago for what my body needed instead of just popping pills and its very accurate...I dont need what I think I do each day....
Here in Australia we can’t dig into blood tests the way other countries can in greater detail. I’m going for a basic test shortly. I’ve just gone back from a 2 year vegan/vegetarian diet to now eating everything grass fed beef, eggs chicken (organic) fish …not enough greens …everything except pork. How often do I need to eat meat (still not loving it but I’m trying) and roughly how much per portion …do I have to avoid legumes? Is that what you were referring to re plants getting in the way of absortion. I’m 62 slim build have noticed effects of going vegan pretty drastically in my body would love some recommendations please.
I'm in UK, can't afford regular blood tests 😂, found great info on youtubers Dr Ken Berry and Dr Robert Cwbes. I'm 72 and found keto/carnivore diet very good for me, especially using only 2 meals a day. Mainly learned to be patient, go by how you feel, every body is different. Hope you find what works for you ❤ from Scotland.
All four fat-soluble vitamins ADEK, can accumulate in subcutaneous fat. Vitamin D supplementation can cause hypercalcemia. Supplementation of any of these requires routine bloodwork for monitoring.
This is not only great info. but the BEST chemistry description of the relations between calcium, K2 and D3. So well done, thank you! I've tried to understand these things and "generally" did, but it was scattered info. with gaps. You brought it all together in such a way, as to make it MUCH clearer. Absolutely stellar!
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EDIT: Early in the video I said that calcium in the arteries is problematic and is hypercalcemia. I should've said that 'excess' calcium in the vasculature is problematic and is then classed as hypercalcemia.
Can you please do video on collagen supplements link to hypercalcaemia. Thank you
There's no good collagen supplements. They aren't linked to hypercalcaemia.
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I read somewhere that blood vessel damage is what causes the body to put Calcium along the walls to keep them from leaking/bleeding. I havent remembered the causes that necessitate this type of calcification.
@@AndroidSamsung-qz9pl so mechanical damage + inflammation + immune response is the cause of atherosclerotic plaques. Calcium plays a role in that formation because it's found in the plaques.
The last doctor I mentioned K2 to, said " K2? Never heard of it." He then proceeds to look it up on webmd.
If only doctors were taught nutrition in med school, we would all be healthier!
We are, but unfortunately it takes so long for knowledge to go from the research to university which is the issue.
Yes it has been hard to find doctors who have heard of K2, and overseas pharmacies rarely have any.
We dont need doctors for health that is the issue, there is a very minuet amount of them that have a clue
Yeah I broke my collarbone and my doctor was telling me to take D3. I told him I take D3 and K2 and he scoffed at me. Trying to learn what to do to heal my collarbone cause my doctor hasn't given me much information.
@saskhiker3935 You are doing well by taking vit D and K2. Eat enough protein, calcium and magnesium rich foods like dairy, green leafy veg, tinned sardines, fish, nuts and seeds. Also, have a few prunes for boron and vitamin c rich foods. You can also try horsetail herb which has lots of silica which is good for bone building. Bone repair takes time. Wishing you well.
I'm a Black RN who take mega Doses of vitamin D3 with K2 I also use magnesium oil periodically. My vitamin D level I was told it was too high according to therapeutic levels however my calcium levels are within normal limits. I have never contracted Covid while working even though I've never the taken the shot that is due to having a a strong immune system.
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The people who took the shots got covid
You need K2 (MK7 version)
👏🏼🥇you have an excellent capacity for critical thinking (trying to make sense of govt etc)!
Actually your better off taking a complex vit K with MK4 and MK7.
00:02 Vitamin D3 and calcium intake have conflicting effects on health.
02:23 Vitamin D3 and K2 play a crucial role in calcium metabolism
04:53 Vitamin D3 affects the production of proteins for calcium binding and regulation.
07:11 Vitamin D3 activates enzymes essential for bone mineralization.
09:29 Vitamin K2 plays a crucial role in regulating calcium deposition and preventing artery calcification.
11:50 Osteocalcin stabilizes crystal lattice and promotes calcium deposition in bones
14:06 MGP prevents arterial calcification by inhibiting BMP2 and other factors.
16:36 Choosing the right form of Vitamin K2 supplement is crucial.
18:29 Personalized health management includes monitoring D3 levels.
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I'll have to use that next time, thanks for sharing!
Thank you.
Hot sunshine equals on average 10,000 vit d qd
@@mumac8865 For how long in the Sun?
Thanks!
I had blockage of 78% 28% and 45% in heart arteries I started to take k2- D3-and magnesium 6 years ago and just had a heart cath to look at me arteries, they are all clear and my bone density went up and my calcium level is great !❤️❤️
great news
what were your dosages of each? also, what for of magnesium?
Could it possibly specify what other supplements or medication’s did you have? I have almost the same situation despite my central coronary artery is 100% blocked.
@@mishaspektor the only other thing I took was GNC B complex !
@@comtruise402 I took KAL brand magnesium Taurate + w/ coenzyme B-6 at 800 mg twice a day and Bronson brand K-2 ( as mk - 7 ) / D-3 , the mk-7 is 90 mcg and the D-3 ( cholecalciferol) at 125 mcg ( 5000 iu ) twice a day ! A CNC Big B complex twice a day also !
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00:27 *⚠️ Taking vitamin D3 requires caution to avoid potential heart and artery risks.*
01:58 *🩺 The speaker challenges the medical establishment's claim that high D3 levels always cause hypercalcemia.*
03:34 *🦴 Calcium in bones is normal, while calcium in arteries is problematic.*
04:15 *🤝 Vitamin D3 and K2 work together to regulate calcium metabolism in the body.*
06:45 *🧬 Osteocalcin and Matrix GLA protein are crucial enzymes activated by K2 for proper calcium regulation.*
09:35 *🧪 Different forms of K2 (menaquinones) exist, with MK4 and MK7 being the most important for supplements.*
11:08 *🦷 Osteocalcin helps integrate calcium into bone matrix, promoting bone strength and dental health.*
12:57 *🫀 Matrix GLA protein prevents calcium deposition in arteries, maintaining cardiovascular health.*
16:07 *🥩 K2 is found mainly in animal-based foods, challenging the notion of plant-based diets being sufficient.*
17:54 *💊 The speaker recommends Super K by Life Extension as the best K2 supplement, emphasizing the importance of the trans-form of MK7.*
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So the whole video to say you need to take vitamin D3 and K2 together to avoid calcium in artery
Best source of D3 in foods?
That's the k2 I take!
Actually one extremely important detail -- is not to look at things only in detail. Meaning don't just look at things in isolation or mechanistically. Some things look good / bad mechanistically but systemically function Very differently based on thousands of other variables.
@@MrCoscienza no, a whole video to give you proper information why you need it and why you shouldn't believe people who didn't even study for it.
I've seen so many videos that should save my life, I'm now prepared to live forever.
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😂 I guess they all 'add up' !
I just hope to be able to keep working another 10 years without taking anything other than vitamins.
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Make sure you avoid studies funded by big corporations.
Amen...which is nearly all of them.
Amen
exactly!
@@jerrymac1795 That is why America is the sickest industrialized country in the world!
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Weston A Price learned this (edit) at the turn of the last century. He wrote about it. His books used to be taught at Harvard medical before big pharma ruled medical schools. His book is fascinating.
Big Pharma is the problem.
Weston A Price wasn't even born 200 years ago!
Maybe she's a dentist trying to dampen his research @@pwg2011
@@pwg2011or maybe it's just a chat gtb auto response to see how people interact with them
@@pwg2011. Not 200 years ago, and he didn't know it was essentially K1 with a different 'tail'. But he knew there was *something* in meat and dairy from ruminants feeding on growing green grass. Not sure how long ago, maybe the 1950s?
Very interesting presentation, I’m almost 70 and take 2 Vit D3 and 1 Vit K2MK7 per day, I’ve been doing this for 7 months and recently when I went for my 6 monthly dental clean, the nurse who has been seeing me for over 5 years asked me what I was up to. She said “ I’ve never seen your teeth looking so good you have almost zero plaque build up” she also said my gums looked really full and healthy.
So hopefully my arteries are getting the same treatment.
Thank you for your insight Dr.
That's awesome!
I’m 35, haven’t been to the dentist in around 15 years until yesterday. They asked me how my teeth looked so good with zero build up as well. I said it was probably the d3+k2, they didn’t know what it was.
I do take vit d and k2 but I still get plaque buildup.
@@MBT372 Hmm how’s your diet look? No refined carbs, processed sugar, smoking, or coffee here. I also drink prolly a gallon of water a day and eat more protein than carbs. My teeth used to be very bad. I had 13 cavities filled at once before I got healthy, haven’t had an issue since. Was a 20 year smoker too, started very young.
@@MBT372 then your level of D is not high enough..
The fact you personally respond to comments has earned both my respect and subscription. I wish your channel great success in the future!
Thank you very much, appreciate that 🙏
I always respond” do not recommend “ to any poster who “ comments turned off”
I just subscribed as well
Same!
Great info!🎉
Dr. Berg and many others, have covered this very issue, extensively. However, we can never have too many doctors spreading that message. Lives are literally being saved by these revelations; thank you.
Haven't seen Berg go into the depth of hydroxyapatite inhibition using gla residues so thanks for letting me know, I'll take a look 🙏
Dr. Berg’s own son said he is just scamming people to sell his supplements. His son said he takes other people’s studies and acts as though he has done the work to provide that info. Do not trust anything Dr. Berg says, he only wants your money to give to Scientology.
Yes, that’s who I learned to take my K2 with D3 years ago! Dr Berg kept it more simplified but emphasized the importance of using them together. Dr Abs is quite in depth with the process.
Had no idea about that but I'm also not surprised! This is why I don't sell anything or have any affiliate links and prefer to just give information for free
@@Josephine_777no one needs to stick to the lane the gatekeepers demand they stay in. That's been part of the problem with healthcare in general. Anyone who can cite their sources and effectively communicate and make a logical case based on findings should be opening their mouth. Instead of us blindly trusting a cartel over health that demands we shut up and obey them.
Anyone that can patiently persuade vs coerce is going to be safer bet. The very act of needing to make people comply is a tel that their argument is weak or outright wrong and they know it. Good science and good ideas don’t have to be mandatory.
Berg for example has been an amazing resource to me on this very topic. He has been pounding the table in taking k2 as mk7 for many many years. Yes he kept it simpler. I love the detail Abs is sharing with. But truth be told if I wasn't a berg junkie, I wouldn't be able to comprehend what abs is talking about. I don't take what berg says blindly either. I read the linked studies he lists and sometime come to slightly different conclusions than him based on other sources. And that's ok. The fact that berg and abs talk to us like adults and let us decide is gold. It's worth all the cartel controlled doctors in the world that can't express a different view or nuance like we saw during the covid years. If that didn't make it clear how compromised and dysfunctional gatekeeper health system is nothing will. The rebels to the gatekeepers have been proven right in staggering numbers and the establishment has been shown to have openly lied to our faces. Never again. Learn you lessons.
with all the videos i see regarding what our body needs, im actually surprised anyone survives!
Tell me about it.
There's a video here on YT that simply lists the age that individual health gurus died and what they died of.
It's worth tracking down. It's sobering.
My dear I wondered too
Don’t stress it, a lot is genetics, just eat balanced diet, don’t eat processed food, avoid booze n drugs and keep moving. It’s not as hard as the health gurus n doctors make out. Also surprises me the amount of health fanatics hitting the gym and the supplements who are also boozing or vaping or eating crap.
@@markbryant4641. Well You Better Keep an Eye 👁️. On Gary Null. His New Research Project on Anti Aging. Amazing. Worlds First. He Also is the First in many ways. Example. He invented. The Powdered juices 🥤
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This is the most intricately detailed explanation of D3 and K2. This should be required education in schools. You won my subscription with the attention to the details . Thank you.
It's not as important as gender reassignment lessons or discussions on EDI, so there's no time left in the curriculum 😂
It will never be in schools . Or standard medical system.
Well Done Young Man. Articulate and Precise. High End Discription. Glad you mentioned Life Extension. I Buy their products. Because actually. Gary Null Recommends Them.
@@briancostello2315I buy everything from them too.
Dr Abs, this video alone has made me want to work with you as my doctor.
I applaud your courage and determination to restore the now ruined reputation of the medical profession.
You treat non-doctors as intelligent people capable of making our own conclusions ONCE we have access to factual information presented by unbiased professionals.
Bless you.
Thank you very much 🙏 that's exactly my goal. My website is in the description if you ever need anything 😊
You take k2
I just had my first blood test since I’ve been taking D3 and K2-mk7 daily for about a year. My “good” HDL cholesterol is up 7% (was already high) and my “bad” LDL cholesterol dropped by 27% !!! Overall cholesterol down almost 16%. Hope my arteries have improved too! Side note: I also take a spoonful of olive oil with 3 drops of oregano oil daily but that’s more recent and stopped my almost constant runny nose from winter and spring allergies.
Dis your doctor told you to drink olive oil etc? Was it specifically just for you or can we all benefit from it
@AmanKumarSharma-de7ft Yes you can all benefit from it. It is extremely good for you. Never take oregano oil by itself. And only 1or 2 drops of it in oil
Oregano is natural antibiotic. Taking it daily can kill the good bacteria in your intestines and you start having dirhiarea. As soon as you start belching it, stop taking it.
Not one of my medical drs has ever talked about K2, ever, even when I say I take it with my D3. Most push calcium and that’s it. It’s a shame medical students learn basically nothing on what helps us be healthy. When you go to the drs now they just look up they symptoms on google and say “it appears this is the problem, what pharmacy do you want this sent to” I say if it’s for a statin, don’t bother.
Thank you for replying to comments. I have been using 1000 D3 and 100 K2-7. My blood test showed my Vit D us at upper normal. I also use Magnesium glycinate.
I’m an old white woman and I am delighted to have found your videos! I worked in medicine (EMT &EKG tech) in the dark ages (1978-1983)! In the dark ages, media was still promoting the “Twiggy look” for women. A very dysmorphic view of what a healthy woman should look like. So my friends and I spent our youth trying to be thin! The upside was that we learned about nutrition - such info that was available in the dark ages. Of course now that my friends and I are old, we spend all our time trying to figure out how to look youthful without doing a facelift (we have no desire to have our faces cut on!). Your videos help tremendously in our endeavor!!
What does being white have to do with anything? Who cares what you are...white, black, brown...etc. Unnecessary info. People are people.
@@mikebilly4599did you say that to the black woman too who stated that she was black?
Actually we have recently entered the dark ages of morbid obesity,greater drug addiction and a variety of mental problems not seen way back....in the years of better reasoning and mental health..
Why did u mention what color u are???????
@@tammytaylor9383 I certainly would...if I seen her post.
I noticed calcium deposits showing up in breast tissue & abdominal artery x-rays, so I immediately stopped calcium supplementation & added Vitamin K2 with Mk-7 to my regimen, daily. I should also add that I have taken vitamins all my adult life, and large daily supplement of Vitamin D3 since 2007. I am confident that the current regimen will help decrease the calcium deposits in those areas where unwanted, and send it into the bones where it belongs! Now I get adequate calcium from my daily diet, and I am doing great! I feel I was duped into taking large calcium supplements by the medical profession throughout all my childbearing years!
I might add that I also take magnesium Glycinate.
Do you still take vit d as well with your k2?
@@theresegilbertson3626 Yes ma’am! D3, K2, magnesium…..they all work synergistically!
I had calcification of the tubes on my testicle, I could feel a large hard lump at the bottom of my testicle. I had anultrasound done on it and was told in the near future it would need to be removed. I started taking k2+d3 and NAC and within 2 months it was gone.
On the subject of K2... if you have a reasonably healthy diet, you probably don't need to supplement K2 at all.
Just google "foods high in K2".
1 egg yolk contains 67 to 192 mcg of K2. Other foods high in K2 are cheeses, broccoli, canola oil, olive oil, etc.
Thank you for this. Now i understand why vitamin d3 by itself makes me feel sick, but when i switched to a d3 +k2 supplement i felt AMAZING. As an experiment i went back to d3 alone & felt like crap. But i thought it was all in my head. This is the confirmation i needed to know im not going crazy!
Thank you for watching, glad it helped you :)
D3 alone makes me feel awful too! Hmmm...
@@sinisterkitty8411 I guess a lot of us are having this reaction to d3 alone.
Yes me too that I switched brands so many times and milligrams up and down the scale but it never helped so I stopped all together 😔
Plz explain deposit of oalcium salts in the skin of ckd4 patient.
Re: hypercalcemia and D3... Mayo Clinic has published info stating that hypercalcemia is not observed below 60,000 iu/day of D3 for 3 months. No mention of K2. This suggests an extremely wide margin of safety for D3 supplementation. The old problem found with excessive dosing with cod liver oil was likely from vitamin A overload.
Definitely makes sense
I believe vitamin D is good for us but too much A is definitely bad. I've a rare brain disease called iih and we've issues with vitamin A excess so I know 1st hand how dangerous it can be! Im awaiting now for possible brain surgery to stop possible blindness due to all the csf pressure.
I take Wiley brand with Omega 3 with D3 n K2
Exactly!
Either Scott or Shackleton expedition,they killed and ate the dogs livers and suffered from vit A overdose scurvy like symptoms if I recall
It’s insane how they don’t teach this in school. Things that everyone should be informed about
I just met a woman who told me she has osteoporosis and her doctor put her on 1200mg of calcium. Old school and not useful by current science. She didn't know if they'd checked her vitamin D. Never heard of K2. Now they want to give her a monthly injection to "help". Luckily she isn't constipated, but she has GI issues and has to limit fresh greens to once a week. Just an example of how uneducated medical professionals are re supplementation.
I'd love a in-depth video on how vitamin D prevents skin cancer
I rolled my eyes at the start of the video... But by the end you had my full attention. Very thorough and educational without going to far into things. Thank you.
Thank you 😊 another one coming this Sunday 🙏
I did nearly switch off because of the “they are talking rubbish” type comments. The science can be explained without personalising and ridiculing “incorrect” or out of touch thinking. Doesn’t endear the presenter to the audience.
However it does show he isn’t a robot and can have an opinion/share facts in his own way…very well I might add
I subscribed because your the only one that actually describes it the way it is ment to be absorbed in the mind . Thank you. You have a definite gift for holding one's attention @@Dr_Abs
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@Dr_Abs I can't understand what you are saying; it's way above my head.
I've been taking 1600iu for several years and I've now been diagnosed with mitral valve regurgitation and am also having circulation issues in my legs.
I'm quite worried as to whether I should be taking vitamin D at all. My maternal grandfather died from arteriosclerosis resulting in a heart attack. Venous problems are also present in my genes. And I'm now being told I'm pre-diabetic. I see that you are a private doctor and I doubt that I could afford your services but I just wondered if you would respond to this message.
I was told that K2 assisted with the absorption of D3, but this video explained the relationship - thank you
Another important point is that many common foods contain lots of K2.
For example, 1 egg yolk contains 67 to 192 mcg of K2. Other foods high in K2 are cheeses, broccoli, canola oil, olive oil, etc.
I get more than the daily RDI through eggs alone and I also eat broccoli every day.
LOL you were told wrong or you misheard as D3 helps with K2 absorption, and K2 removes calcium from the arteries as my Vo2max indicates
@@antonystringfellow5152I’m eating e eggs every day but still taken k2 supplements.
I eat chickens dally 😂@RandomClimbing.
@RandomClimbing.hahaha thats gay
Dr Abs, your voice is so soothing and calming, I can hear you speak whole day and never get tired. You gained a new subscriber. Wow !! Just amazing
At my last visit with my new primary, when he saw my latest D3 blood serum level was 235 (55,000IU/day/2 years to treat eliminate my prostate tumors. IT WORKED!), his response was, “Wow! In all my years as a doctor (he's retiring next month) I have never seen D3 levels that high. Congratulations!"
Then he said, “You might want to take your supplementation down a notch,” (I already had a week before when I saw the results) Then he said,“But there’s nothing to worry about. Up know vitamin D3 toxicity is largely a myth, right?” I did. But it's was great to hear its from him!
I told him I was already taking 600mcg of vitamin K2 MK-7, as well as 1000mcg of K-1. So my calcium is completely normal as well.
I have other health issues I’m dealing with but I’m hopeful the rising nutrition counter-culture will steer me right.
Way to go! I'm glad this kind of information is out there and has helped you; thanks so much for sharing 🙏
Want to switch to that doctor!!
@@YoniBaruch-y3msounds like he is retiring
Thanks for sharing this info. On active surveilanc myself for prostate cancer Gleason low 7. Taking vitamin D and k2 with high hopes. Your info gives reassurance I'm on the right path. Thanks
@@timwallace5786
A few months ago I ordered K2(MK-7) in bulk!
So much cheaper and I can take therapeutic doses of a gram and more. I forget if I get it from purebulk or bulksupplements.
I buy my melatonin and MNM in bulk for the same reason.
I trust doctors (most drs) like i trust politicians. During the height of the koof my coctail included d3 and k2. While everyone had the severe flue i had a severe cold. Im glad to see your video. Drs put my elderly mother on calcium and d3 but never mentioned k2. Shenow makes sure to take k2 with it.
Are you saying vit d should be taken with k2?I don't get all this debate..
@@olaoluakinbolu7135
Short answer is yes! It's important, but only if you take D3.
The NHS doesn't even have d3 only d
@@olaoluakinbolu7135 yes always but dont worry they come together in one pill
When I told my doctor I was taking vitamin K2 she asked me why I would take a blood thinner and blood thickener at the same time
( ???? )
Thought I was goofy, then asked if I was still taking the 80mg of
Simvastatin she prescribed
Thank you for elaborating on the importance of taking D3 with K2. Some doctors never explained the reason behind it and why it is important to take both and some are fear-mongering.
“ If someone you know takes D3 or yourself, sending them this video could help save their heart.” So true and a very bold statement indeed Doctor! Thank you for breaking this down! I finally have my mom taking K2. Docs prescribed lots of D3 for her, but not one mention of K2! I had to grab it over the counter! Working on getting her a prescription with both in one!
Get the K and D3 from Life Extension. OTC supplements are garbage.
I'm learning here. Are you saying that just taking vitamin D three is unhealthy. If you don't take the k2 with it?
I'm way too stupid to understand all of this I wish I could.. too many words.!
@@TanyaDavis954 yes. Because all you’re doing is letting all that calcium buildup in your arteries. The K2 is what moves the calcium along. If you are taking ANY amount of vitamin D3, you need to take the K2 to push it through!
Thanks for this very informative video.
I would mention that Dr. John Campbell has been speaking heavily on D3 & K2 since 2020.
That's true, but since then it seems he has 'gone to the other side' with some of the conspiracy theories.
@jazzcatt yes, he woke up. Some take longer than others
Conspiracy theories? Hardly. Everything he does is researched, and he provides sources.
Please give us an example of a Conspiracy theory he's presented.
They keep changing the range of many vitamin mineral carbohydrate levels over the years. To which I think they’re bs ing us!!!
@@Betsy.Ross76 👍🏾 I tend to agree with you on that. I think he means well and he has produced evidence to back up his statements. He is also helping get people to ask the right questions.
I have been binge watching all your videos. I’m a RN and also hold a degree in nutrition. I wish everyone would watch this video. The general public is uneducated on this topic and just take vitamin d and calcium with no actual idea what they are doing.
Thank you 😊
Many countries throughout the world have a very high standard of education. Depending on the country of your origin they do not know because they were not taught at school nor at home. I am a seniour citizen born and raised in AFRICA, raised by parents that were not very educated but they encouraged their children to eat healthy, our mother cooked healthy foods. I want to make an example with the USA they are terribly obese, maybe not taught at home to eat healthy, their education is very lacking and even socially they are not up to standard. Maybe your comment is geared towards the USA, are you from the USA? seems like it. Healthy eating starts at home, many of us come from homes where nutritious meals were cooked at home hence all the vitamins in our foods.
When we were kids in the 60 we were given cod liver oil malt and rosehip syrup every day
@@truthbetold9215Wow, way to put down an entire country. Your views are extremely biased.
@@truthbetold9215 my comment is geared towards the US. Glad to hear you were properly educated on nutrition and it’s importance.
When a GP was recently reviewing the results of some blood tests he ran, he commented that my Vitamin D levels were "high" at 240, stating that "normal" levels were 50-200 and said that I was obviously supplementing (which I am, on the advice of a previous physician) and told me to stop. I responded that I am also supplementing with K2 to go along with the D3, and he looked at me strangely and responded nonchalantly that "K2 comes from your diet; there is no need to supplement with it". This particular doc doesn't even know me and has no idea of my diet and/or lifestyle; for all he knows I could be a strict vegan who gets little or no K2 from my diet. I have previously had full cardio scans done (CT scans & ultrasounds) following a SVT event and the cardiologist commended me on my arteries being clear, with a low calcium score and only very minimal soft plaquing for my age (I am in my mid 50's). Oh, and I rarely come down with colds or the 'Flu and was unaffected during the pandemic when everyone else around me was being stricken with Covid.
Bravo for you! I hope I can acquire a similar CAC score and “good arterial health” whenever I can get tested! I had the same experience during all the bad Covid years, and very thankful that I kept my D3 intake up “above average.” I am currently taking 100mcgs. K2 with Mk-7 twice a day, along with a total of 6,000 I.U.’s of D3, and around 240 mgs. Of magnesium Glycinate. I eat a lot of Greek yogurt, so I do not take any additional calcium at all.
What dosage of D3/K2 do you take?
I hope that you know that your doctor is clueless
There's new doctor's out there that have no clue about vitamins and minerals or the benefits. 🤔🤪🇺🇲
@@usatrooper5045 Doctors are DeFacto government agents, fully controlled on what they can think and prescribe by the CDC and FDA which have created the unhealthiest America ever
I hope there is a visual presentation on what you are teaching so those who are visual learner can understand more.
Vitmain D tells the calcium to be absorbed, K2 tells calcium where it has to go in the body. Know for about 20 years Patrick Halford book.
Thanks for sharing where you learnt it from 😊
Dr.Pradeep jamnadas has explained this while highlighting importance of Vitamin K2mk7.
He is a famous cardiologist in Florida.
Patrick brought out amazing info decades ago. I went to his workshop years ago, very engaging man.
No one took vitamin D growing up. Why do we have to take it now? Don’t I get enough from milk, cheese, and the sun? I go outside a lot, drink milk, and eat cheese. What happened in the world to cause us to be deficient.
@Watchoutforsnakez you don't have to. Noone is recommending taking vitamin D in the video.
Just wanted to give props because Dr. Berg has been talking about this for years on RUclips. Just commenting on your comment about when you said you’ve never seen anyone discussing this. Great advice and it confirms what I’ve already learned. Thank you.
Didn't know he talked about it on the scale of nucleation, thanks for letting me know
@@Dr_Abs I should have waited before commenting. Yes, that part was new to me. Thank you.
I see, no problem. Glad it was useful 😁
@@Dr_Abswell at least he recommended to take K2 in conjunction with D3. Still he has a combined supplement whilst it's better to take fat soluble vitamins separately.
Dr, Berg is a quack...he's been called out several times on RUclips...check out Dr. Brad Stanfield..he always backs up his views with empirical evidence and peer reviewed papers....also look at dr. John campbell......I digress....a well informed video from Dr.abs...since COVID I take 10,000 units of d3 in the morning and 200 mg of k2-mk 7 in the evening....I believe that Life Extension supplements contain magnesium stearate as a filler...I always try to obtain my supplements from reliable companies that make it very clear that they do not use magnesium stearate
I started taking D3 5000 units a day for two years without K2. My coronary calcium score went from 30 to 110 freak me out. I started on K2 now it’s down to 90.
I have never heard of coronary calcium. Usually they do an angiogram in a hospital operating theatre to check the condition of arteries. This comment sounds like propaganda from a troll who is working for Big Pharma. This person's comment is nonsense.
Ya..even my a1c blood labs ..never been high enough to take insulin..need be 8.0..ive never been over 7.1 and more on average iv flucuated between 6.4 and down low ..ine time at 5.8..trying get there again..my trclycerides used to be ..300 -400 and once high as 670..freaked me out ..But now ..to between 150 -199 ....trying to bring back down to like..100 or less ..
Switch to the carnivore diet and your CAC score will go down to 0.
@@vtecharrys.6981 it wont
How much daily K2 dose have you been taking?
I've taken D3 +K2 for years and years. Last year I ran out of K2 so I took the D3 alone. Big mistake. I ended up with a kidney stone. Never had issues with this and no one in my family has either. It finally dawned on me that without the K2 the calcium wasn't being directed to my bones. Never again.
I take a combination of the 2 in one tablet.
Howmuch d3 and k2 doss daily??
@@missmory8888 It's been my experience that the amount of D3 needed can vary. Size/body fat can affect how much you need. Plus latitude/location (angle of the sun/time of year), age, skin type and sun exposure can affect how much Vitamin D you get naturally. So it is a good idea to get your Vit D levels measured thru a blood test (but bear in mind that your Vit D level can be very different in early September than it is in early March, as the angle of sun changes with the seasons). A tall, hefty person can take a lot of D3 but still have trouble raising their blood levels, whereas a small, skinny person can take the same amount and have high levels.
For myself, I take 100mcg of K2 a day and 1000mg of D3 in the summer and 4,000 to 5,000 mg of D3 in the winter. I stopped taking calcium supplements (and I get my calcium levels measured at my annual physical), and I also take Magnesium (which aids Vitamin D) and some other supplements. I recommend you find a nutritionist/doctor you trust who can monitor your levels and make sure you are doing what is best for you.
@@missmory8888 It depends on your current Vit D levels, You should have 100 ng/ml Vit D in your blood to stay healthy and be immune to diseases. Dr Berg recommends 10000 IUs of Vit D3 + 100mcg of K2 everyday as a maintenance dose. Eat them for a year to increase your levels or more if you are Vit D deficient
Or you got stones from eating like a fatty
A k2 mk7 that has the "MenaQ7" formula is the all trans version that is needed. It's also important to look at the other ingredients list as well. I noticed the Super K has maltodextrin, which is something to stay away from. There are brands available that have MenaQ7 while offering a clean other ingredients list free from bad fillers, TrueVantage is one of those brands.
That amount of maltodextrin won't hurt a thing. It's a very small amount. We used to drink grams of it in pre workout drinks.
Are you sure the MenaQ7 is the trans version? The one I've taken for a while is MenaQ7, but the LE brand actually says "trans." He also mentioned a different brand in addition to trans - did he say sis? It's not on the LE brand or anything sounding close to it. I actually couldn't find anything close to it on any brand. I wish he had spelled it or said what it actually was and how it's listed.
I have the same question... I was thinking the terms Trans and Cis were some form of woke LGBTQ speak 😂
As a doctor you know that Calcium is often misplaced. Meaning that it deposits in your kidney's and heart and cannot be measured via a blood test. The blood test measures calcium in your blood, not the excess calcium that has been redirected in your body to go to the wrong places. If you take K2 this helps the calcium to go to the right places and not deposit in your organs.
Can K2 mk7 help to redistribute the calcium after it has been deposited in organs? I took high doses of D3 for years before learning about K2. In that time I had a CAC scan which showed high (1000) calcification of the heart. I'm now supplementing K2 mk7 and hoping some of this calcium will now get driven into my bones and teeth. Is this possible or have I over simplified the mechanics of it?
@@bushpig6837 Good question. I think I have read that the answer is yes somewhere else but I'd like an answer to that here too.
Waiting for some one to answer this. I'm interested to know too
I had a parathyroid gland the size of a golf ball it was pulling the calcium out of my bones. My doctor ordered urine tests. I had surgery for removal and now my calcium leaves are normal.
@@bushpig6837 What you dont say is what your body size is, If you are skinny as a rake then the excess may get to your organs but 60% of body will have a slight excess fat which absorb it.
I have the MTHFR genotype meaning I must supplement with B vitamins. Everyone needs the genetic test once in their life. I do supplement with D3 and K2 among other supplements. I’m 67 and have no health issues. I had many issues when I was a vegetarian and on a low fat diet. What is the point of supplementing if you do not know what your body needs. Everyone needs the test because 50% of the population has my genotype. The homocysteine levels are high on the blood test. Get the test folks. I’m a medical professional as well. Many thanks to Dr. Abs and other brave medical professionals spreading the facts.
Thank you 🙏 good to hear you have the common sense to find out about how your body works, more people need this
What's this test?
What genetic testing are you referring to? Is this a commercial test or a medical one?
Curious on test as well.
@debbie4938, what is the name of the test?
I was getting severe charlie horse cramps in my lower legs from shin to knee. I told my doctor and she changed me to Magnesium Oxide. I have never had another charlie horse since. I take D3 because they found that I was extremely low on D3 and started with shots immediately. I am still taking it daily. I also take C now because I lost the use of my legs and the cause was lack of both of these vitamins. I am starting to walk again. But I am limited because I also have ankylosing spondylitis. I was diagnosed with this condition in 2006. I am now in a wheelchair and not getting better. I have 4 vertebrae now fused together in my lower spine. I am still trying to care for myself alone. I am highly independent and don't want to be a burden on anyone.
God bless you 💚🍀🙏🏻
good for you, look into Mg Citrate or Glycinate. A lot more Mg is absorbed with these versions.
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Try and get vitamin C from natural sources. The supplement you take is likely a synthetic version
I hope you are doing a Carnivore diet, like Dr. Abs.
K2 also comes in fermented plant foods, e.g. Japan and South Korea
fermerted pickles ? fermented sauer kraut ? pretty much whole world ate fermented stuff alot, not as long time ago, and pretty much every country has/had its own specialty.
Omg Dr Campbell commented here!!!
Thanks for your comment John. I do agree it comes from there - my thoughts though are that those foods also have other things from plant sources like lectins etc which is why I prefer meat. Interested to hear your thoughts if you have any.
@Dr_Abs doesn't meat also contain lectins? Is it different from plant sources? Also, are we able to reduce lectins in plant sources through proper preparation? I'm reading and seeing mixed info out here from docs. It's confusing.
@@Dr_Abs cooking goes a long way in decreasing lectins - also soaking beans before cooking does the same - I try to follow a traditional Chinese diet where they lightly cook their veg, eat a lot of fermented foods etc. Everybody is different - some people do very well on meat and others do not - So I don't think there is a perfect diet - just listen to your body - don't eat to much and enjoy your food!
Excellent video, and it's great to find someone who explains things at the level of depth that brings a good understanding. The end of the video reveals that you are unlikely to have a problem with vascular calcification if you eat plenty of meat, dairy and eggs. That is what I have been doing in recent years, avoiding processed food, sugar and seed oils. I have been taking vitamin D since before Covid and have always had a worry that I have no idea what my vitamin D levels are and maybe they are too high. I am a lot less concerned about that having watched this video. Your comments about the lack of knowledge of many doctors and scientists doesn't surprise me at all after the deluge of nonsense most have pushed in the last few years. It's been a painful readjustment of my worldview.
Hi Dr. Abs, thank you for clarifying the benefits of vitamin D3 supplementation. I truly appreciate your expertise and the effort you put into clearing up some of the confusion from previous unfounded claims about vitamin D and calcification. However, I must be honest; some of the terminology you used was a bit over my head. I have a master's degree in psychology, and I'm genuinely interested in nutrition and health, and I still had difficulty following some of the detailed chemical explanations. I believe it would be incredibly helpful if you could simplify some of those terms for individuals who aren't as specialized in chemistry or medicine as you are. That way, more people could benefit from your advice. Thanks again for all the great information!
Thank you very much 😊 yeah the terminology is designed to be deep and may need a quick Google for some words. I think when I can afford it, I'll get someone to animate too for you guys 🙏
@@Dr_Abs Thank you for your kindness ✌️ 💚.
You can learn online these days biochemical pathways etc, relating to individual compounds, elements, it's very interesting and not too difficult to follow usually.
@@musiqueetmontagne Thank you, friend. Whenever you have a chance, if you could kindly recommend any books, journals, sites, or videos that you believe would be beneficial to learn more about it, it will be greatly appreciated.
How much D3 is too much D3? People have worked in the sun for hours on end before heart disease was a problem, and they were getting thousands of so-called IUs of vitamin D. Taking K2 with D3 helps. Vitamin D also helps your Immune system. The US couch potato lifestyle and junk food is mostly the problem and it has gotten worse with everyone glued to a smartphone.
Thanks for this video!
I supplement D3 at 5,000 IU's per day and I already knew about the importance of K2, which I also supplement at 125 mcg per day, but I did not know about the different types. My blood D3 is at 95 nmol/L. Not bad but could be a bit higher.
After watching this video, I did a little research and found I shouldn't be supplementing K2 at all!
1 egg yolk contains 67 to 192 mcg of K2 and I eat eggs every day. I actually eat 2-5 eggs per day.
I also eat a lot of broccoli, another food high in K2, and olive oil, also high in K2. In short, I'm already getting way more K2 than the RDI, without supplementing.
After listening to you, I've also decided to up my intake of D3 to 10,000 IUs per day as I could benefit from a higher blood level (140-180 nmol/L would be my preferred target) and I know I'm already getting more than enough K2 through my regular diet.
Thanks lots!
Well that's the first I ever heard an egg container over 67 micrograms of K2. It may occur in hens are fed vitamin K fortified feed but that is probably vitamin K1. ..big difference. The other foods you mention may be high in K1 ..
Certainly not K2. Go look it up.
Geez > my Vet Admin Blood Labs show a D3 range of 30 -100 ng. I would imagine anything around 50- 60ng would be optimal.
I take D3 K2 , cod liver oil , fermented natto in powder in water and in my avocado for breakfast every morning and magnesium glycinate every night
Gosh I take all those too!
That's good, but it tells us nothing if you don't share your blood work results such as vit.D and Calcium levels, or inflammamion markers, A1C, (HDL, TG's), and what you normally eat (you could be eating cake, donuts, or ice cream every day, or could be 300-400lbs and all the supplements in the world wouldn't help you).
source of K2 is from fermented soybeans.
Its called Natto. No mention of this here.
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...and also one of the highest sources of endocrine disruption that shows itself up in examples like making male vegans grow manboobs which disappear when that food is then removed from the diet.
Be careful….you could live for 236 years.
I take all that too. But, I eat Natto directly. I used to live in Japan. I learned to like it. Very healthy supper food indeed.
I've never even heard about this I'm so glad to be informed
Thank you for watching 🙏
I have supplemented with D3 for several/many years, and i have NEVER had a physician say "be sure to take your K2 with that D3!" So, i have recently started taking the Super K suggested in this video. My goal is to improve my bone health, which my DEXA scan (I'm 68 yo female) shows as borderline osteopenia. I'm a long time pescatarian and working hard to be as physically/mentally healthy as i can be via diet and exercise. Thanks for your informative videos! Wishing you all great health!
Dexa scan has nothing to do with osteoporosis or penia..
@@cosmichealth3907 A DEXA (dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry) scan, also known as a bone density scan, is a painless procedure that measures bone density and strength using X-ray beams. So, it may not have "anything to do with it" but supposedly shows the density of one's bones.
check out Dr Berg's video for more information on D3+K2
k2 isn't in their playbook
"if you think that humans need to live plant based, you need to grow up".
I had this doc that was always pushing plant based on me. The only thing he DID do right was alert me to a very VERY low D3 blood level. He really improved my life in that way. But he never mentioned K2.
He was also big into pushing Statins on me even thou I had really bad reactions to it. Kept pushing statins and veganism. He retired from medicine and opened up an marijuana dispensery. I now have a doc that is ok with me not taking statins and eating keto and meat. This CURED my pre-diabetic blood sugar problem as I dropped the amount of bread/pasta, had increased energy which got me into the gym and the lap pool and I lost 50 lbs. D3, K2, and more meat based proteins now has me lifting weights, threadmill, and lap swimming several times a week (like 5 or 6 days/week). To keep the arteries good I take the Flushing type Niacin.
I have energy, I feel good. and I'm 70 years old. I weigh 203 lbs (naked) and 5'9" high and it's mostly muscle from weight lifting.
Exact same stats except 195lbs. Was put on D3 and B12 for deficiencies. Triglycerides and cholesterol through the roof. Genetic. Had a problem with statins not working until one did - branded (now generic) Lipitor. Now numbers are normal. Changed my diet to lose 65 lbs successfully. Diabetes still present, but not as severe. Even if all carbs eliminated I still need some insulin. Doc suspects a combo of Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes. Came across something that practically eliminated insulin. Oatmeal - 1/4 cup at breakfast. Tried another with dinner to even smaller effect. Have to keep portion small as I don't want weight gain due to excess carbs. I have a little bit of 'treats' once or twice a week to stay in this food maintenance regimen. I eat two small meals a day.
If you have a balanced vegetarian diet, and keep yourself fit then there should be no problems. Consuming meat is not a magic bullet.
Right, just like India? With one of the highest rates of obesity and diabetes?
So don’t supplement with calcium, D3, and vitamin k? Will it accelerate calcium buildup in the coronary arteries?
@@Dr_Abs My take on Indians having the highest rates of obesity and diabetes is linked to high Carbs/sugar diet and perhaps the wrong oils in cooking. White rice for example could be eaten in small amounts, avoid food with added sugar and bad oils such as frying in sunflower or vegetable oils. Perhaps cooking differently? too much white salt is another problem with High blood pressure issues? using less salt that is say raw celtic sea salt or original pink Himalayan as examples.
IF your parents worked hard and financed your medical school...Please thank them for us!
I’m sure they worked hard as most parents do, but this Dr seems like a super genius, he probably received full scholarship with those god gifted brains. Any university would have been smart to pay to have him study with them.
My consultant cardiologist, while reviewing my CT-angiogram results, said my calcium score (as I recall around 400) was on the 62nd percentile….he didn’t know whether that was better than average or worse 😢that’s the sort of expertise you get when paying top private sector fees….by the way, 3 months after this review I had a significant heart attack with 100% LAD blockage and 80% right side artery. Fortunately I’m still alive…..
Was taking D3+K2 for over a year to boost my system as I don't spend much time outdoors had a heart attack and needed two stents plus a double bypass. This has scared me in taking it now.
There is a supplement called nattokinease (I think I spelled it correct) that the Japanese people, who make up a lot of fishermen and in the sun all day, take daily to keep their arteries running smooth. I take it as well and get it from Dr. Mikovitz website. Good stuff for me. Peace and health to you
@@rthompson938 I feel sick from extra d3, like my arteries in my neck feel stiff and my vison gets weird
@@rthompson938did you know which type of K2 you were taking by any chance?
@@sw4rmify It was K2 mk7. Menaquinone.
RARELY DRs talk about this heart-related issue with D3...thanks...you have a new subscriber ;)
EXCELLENT explanation. I have been taking K2 and D3 for years. Doing well, but am also going to stop taking Calcium.
Wow, chemists might enjoy this video. So take K2 with D3, got it!
And magnesium.
Take the right form of K2 with D3
@surferbobbylew what do you take?
@@SurferBobbyLewMK7
Be like me, take all supplements available on the market. I take almost 1 thousand of different supplements daily and feel like Superman. 💪
You are a star Dr! Thank you for sharing this valuable info. Totally agree with the carnivore diet. The geoengineering/dimming of the sun must stop, so that we can get our D3 naturally too.
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Wow...My doctor is awesome; she's been my doc for over 2 decades. But she is so rushed and overbooked each time I see her, I barely have time to get my questions out. She's exhausted. I am afraid it is up to us to learn these things now. Thank you for this education. ❤
Oh my gosh! Two years ago I had a horrible pain in my heart that I ignored. I’ve been trying to figure out what it was ever since. I had been taking 10,000iu of D3 without k2 for 3 years.
Glad you saw this video then 🙂
You didn’t check with a doctor?! Definitely keep drinking enough water then. A doctor might recommend a baby aspirin every few days too as a mild blood thinner. Beyond that… I’ll leave it to the professionals.
It's insane that the US is the only country that won't pay for doctors for its people! Demand your human right to healthcare!
Having angina and wanting to clear artery blockage, I started D3K7K2. After a fall and a gash to the scalp, the deep and large wound clotted almost instantly, k2 action certainly, but I stopped the supplement because very sluggish circulation and rapid clotting in narrowed arteries is a recipe for stroke and heart attack. I did much better consuming greens which are high in K2. the intake of greens and no animal products resulted in greatly reducing angina within a week and after two weeks, no angina and improved exercise tolerance.
@@karmelicankeD3 7K2 is only supposed to be taken for a certain amount of time., 2/3 months. Unfortunately there’s not much to be had from eating greens nowadays for K2, due to the use of pesticides and GM. Unless you grow your own.
High calcium can also be caused by parathyroid benign or cancerous growths.
I just want to commend you for your beautiful lighting and video quality.
First time visiting your channel, and delighted to know that you are enjoying the carnivore lifestyle. You make very brief mention of it. I'll be looking for more of your videos. Carnivore 22 months and major health improvements.
Thank you!!
I have taken coral calcium for years in rotation because my blood calcium tends to be low, causing palpitations.
I just had an echo cardiologram and my arteries and heart are healthy. I am 63.
My bloodwork showed my calcium high “normal” and my D3 very low. Now, supplementing daily with D3-K2.
I’m also polycystic and have MTHFR anomalies.
None of what the medical system says makes any sense because we aren’t the same!
Yup, everyone is different. This seems to be lost because it helps pharma companies to treat everyone the same and give them drugs.
Even at 5000 IU of D3, my D level is only 47. I added 60 mcg K2 MK-7 by Procaps and the two blood levels that changed noticeably was cholesterol dropped (lower LDL, higher HDL) and my A1c went from my usual 5.3/5.4 to 5.0 and is still there a year later. I have plaque in my aorta and, of course, improvement isn't something easy to identify. Good video I need to watch again breaking down the actual science.
also maybe cook your food in grass feed gee? Also, I've had a supplement store for many years, and been into nutrition all my life, I'm 58. Life Extension brand has been around as long as I can remember and a great choice for your supplements
How does ghee help? Please educate? Thank you
You are so seriously good to look at, I keep forgetting the major purpose.
Ive known this for years. Im glad doctors are starting to catch up.
I take 1000mg of D³ each day. It is important to take MK7 (K2) and the B vitamins and take them with food. My heart was just tested and it is perfect. I am 62 with CKD.
Hi… what does CKD stand for. ? Thank you ..
Chronic kidney disease
@@highlyfavored57 thank you for your reply. !
1000mg yikes
@@highlyfavored57 thank you..i also did not know that acronym
I feel so fortunate to have stumbled upon your video.This video, you are right, needs to be watched more than once, but with a broad understanding it all makes sense to me now. I'm in awe of your knowledge, and thank you immensely for posting this video. Isn't the human machine such a marvellous intricate masterpiece, that we continuously learn from?... Thank you so much!!!!!
Thank you for watching! Yes the human body is much cleverer than we think and we seem to always think we know better for some reason
@@Dr_Abs
Am I doing the right thing taking D3 and K2 at opposite ends of the day. Many thanks for responding.
I am 80. No medical issues. No on any meds. Recently vit d low and TSH problems but not bad enough to go on thyroid meds. Doc wants me to take 50000 Mg Vit D
What happened to me. I'm concerned. Please help
@@CeceliaRoberts-zs7bx [not a doctor...] that seems high to me, I was once low too ... Vit D defiencent actually.. then now back to normal, I kept taking VitD .. didn't know about K2 at the time... suffered a middle of the night violent home invasion .. the shock gave me a mild heart attack, 5 days in hospital with various test shows one heart artery (left) is 50% blocked, all others are ok, veins 'look beautiful' Engiogram doctor's words. Soo ... bottom line, my humble opinion, not a medical diagnosis, watch out for excesses... take a little , then check, blood test will tell you - also how your body feels will tell you. Now I myself make sure that everytime I take Vit D... I also take K2.. so so important. And surprisingly I have come accross medical doctors who didn't know about K2... one doctor actually said to me "K2.. what's that?" -- her words!!! Adopt the cautious approach. Take care, let us know how your go.
@@CeceliaRoberts-zs7bxmy vit D was low for years in the low 20s then I started taking K2 with D3 and my following year labs my D was 90! My Dr. said too high stop the K2. And my D dropped to 59. Which was ok but When I was taking the K2 and D3 together I felt great! So I am back on it. 5,000 D3 100 K2
I wasn't eating enough animal fat. Once I added more, my labs and weight normalized from 22lbs to 180lbs. Blood pressure from normally 130/80 to 117/72.
same here! excellent!
A study showing that the paradoxical effects of taking D3 and K2 at the same time (available on RUclips) is antithetical to their maximum benefits, as each diminished the absorption of the other. Maximum benefits take place when taken at different times of the day, with food. As both are fat soluble vitamins. Combining both in a single oral supplement is confounding.
Absolutely, to be taken at least 6 hours apart.
So many supplement companies offer them together !
I wonder just how paradoxical they are. Meaning numbers of how one affects the other would be helpful. Because it’s a lot easier to take the d3 and the k2 together.
@@EynOdMilevado Like how they put Magnesium and Calcium in a single pill. Convenient but counterproductive.
Getting a scan that tests levels of arterial calcification is not very expensive, and can be self prescribed.
@@levansegnaro4637 oh dear, more confusion. Yes or not separately? Different opinions.
Thank you. I supplement with vit D3K2 with CoQ10. I cannot tolerate statins. So far so good.
Dude, I really like your black background and single source lighting for your videos buddy, I am a brown guy too this is an excellent idea for me to try. Awesome setup mate.
"a brown guy too" what race is brown guy?
@@the1knifepro169 you sound like a racist
@@the1knifepro169 I’m not sure why race matters he’s talking about the color against color
@@This-Is-My-Little-Corner Are you refusing to answer the question?
@@the1knifepro169Brown guy does not refer to a race. It refers to a skin tone. There's only the human race, wise guy. The rest is ethnicity. And it just doesn't matter what color somebody is or what race they are and why would you ask? The person was simply noting the lighting and background and observing that it works well for the doctor. And that the aesthetics are nice for somebody with brown skin.
Twenty years ago, I deveoped a severe case of hypercalcemia from D2 supplementation. Back then, I had never heard of D2 related excess calcium, in fact, I was taking a normal normal and the doctor told me, "You can't overdose on vitamin D". But I became systemically stiff and arthritic. She said that that is permanent damage and that there was no cure. I was determined and found a treatment on my own, and it took over a year to reverse this issue. I wish I'd known about K2 and magnesium at the time. I has so many stories like this. So aggravating.
How did you reverse the issue?
How much mag did you take and what form of K2? Thanks
Thank you for the clear explanation and new information to me about checking for "trans" mk7 K2. I will be checking my calcium scores on my past medical exams.
Also take magnesium for cramps
Glysinate for better absorbsion, excuse spelling :)
@@mumac8865I take glyconate
Or in my case, take salt. Magnesium never helped my cramps but salt works like magic; around 15 minutes.
I take magnesium citrate before bed to help sleep. I notice when I don't take it for awhile, I start getting leg cramps during the day and when trying to sleep. Some of them are just brutal. Be careful which kind you take, some will make you poop. Think of Milk of Magnesia; don't recall which form of magnesium that is.
@@Christy.1- Magnesium Glycinate is better for sleep and does not cause loose stools.
Excellent description, accurate and complete, without any fluff, of the biochemistry behind calcium transport. TY for presenting it this way. I wish more presenters would use this approach.
You mentioned early in the video that you do not like the Thorne liquid MK-4 product, but never stated why. Please describe. I have used this product, plus Nutricost MK-7, but I think your suggestion of the LEF Super K points to a better combo product and I will switch to it when I run out of the MK-7. Overall, the pricing per dose is very similar.
Another thing that you could have mentioned, but probably omitted for time, is that glutamate residue gamma-carboxylation to GLA by K2, (which yields a malonate moiety chelation site) is also important for activating the calcium binding proteins found in the urine, of which there are over 1200 species, which help to prevent the formation of oxalate kidney stones.
Thank you 🙏
Yeah I don't like the Thorne one because it only has one form of K2.
Yeah you're right about the binding too, but didn't want it to be an hour long haha
Love the side view angle. It improves the content by 10 fold
I have been taking K2 along with my D3 and calcium since I learned about K2's importance.
Hope it's the right kind
Can u direct us to the right kind of D3 and K2 supplemens please? @@Dr_Abs
@@Dr_Abs what is the right kind ?
My calcium is from Acerola cherry.
Stop taking Calcium………..
I need some help & so many doctors don't know this information. I can't eat meat ... it's been over 26 yrs of no chicken, beef, turkey, or pork. I eat salmon, fruits, & veggies. My heart aches. I feel like it races but take my blood pressure & the heart rate is typically 68. I'm 61 years old & so confused. A cardiologist told me I have a heart valve issue & at one point high cholesterol. I exercised more & got PlaqueX therapy ... in 6 weeks, my cholesterol dropped 40 points & all blood work was normal. I am searching for wisdom & trusr my body to heal itself with the proper nutrition.
Ever tried fasting in the one to three day range? I rarely get chest pains during a fast.
Proper nutrition is "Proper Human Diet" by dr. Ken Berry, please, watch his video with the same title.
I majored I’m chemistry in college. I understood what you said about the metabolic pathways of calcium metabolism in the body. For the layman or even those with some degree of biochemistry knowledge, it would have been helpful to use diagrams of the metabolic pathways involved especially when you described carboxylation and calcium binding.
Timely video, I take both D2 and calcium after discovering at the demist I had soft bones causing dental implant failure. Since then have revered that issues but had been concerned about the D3. This has explained a lot.
Too late for me, my heart was destroyed by pretty much this process. Or maybe there’s hope … I haven’t quite died yet, and still hoping K2 can gradually claw back the heart health.
Destroyed from taking vitamin d3 without k2??
@@mumshorts My mother has blocked arteries to the lower extremities now at 88yrs old. A sedentary lifestyle, not going out into the sun, not exercising (even a daily 15 minute walk) and taking D3 without its sidekick K2 probably contributed to the problem. Oh, and she has CHF. I think there is a correlation between all the factors mentioned and that calcium and D3 were physician recommended and taken but without K2.
Please keep fighting for your health.
Don’t give up get high doses of natto that’s a k2 on steroids , may help you do your research
Sorry me too I'd been taking D3 5000 to 10000 every day and calcium for 14 or more years..with in the past few years I've had 6 stents and alot of calcium in my arteries and heart. Wish they would have told us about k2 years ago.
Another great video! I take vit d3 and k2 from Dr. Berg. The bottle does not specify which form of k7 (as you mentioned it may not, disappointing) I will switch to your recommended brand (thank you for that 🙏) Is there also a brand of vitamin d you would recommend to go along with it?
Thank you 🙏 I personally use natursupps which is a UK website so I don't know if it's available where you are. Nutrabio is a great company with good quality ingredients if you have that available.
I also take vit d3 and k2 from dr berg but experienced intense giddiness after (it was taken with food in the morning ) - any insights on what potential reasons behind this?
Thankyou very informative however time stamps would be useful with a summary at end
I'll remember for next time, thanks for the idea ☺️
I was told once in an ER visit that my high Vit D level was "very concerning" so they ran more tests and then without going into much more detail, they said it was fine. (I'm assuming that was because they saw my calcium level wasn't also off the charts?) Super interesting! Thanks for sharing. 🙏😊
16:18 "... so if you think humans are designed to live plant-based, then you need to grow up, frankly". Brilliant! 🤣 Thank you, instantly subscribed!
Haha glad it was something you connected with, appreciate the sub
Yeah, I liked that too.
It is the recent "cult" : professional, highly educated, so must be vegan. Sad how humans are so easily led astray.
Look in the mirror and smile. What do you see?
A pair of frontal set eyes, meant for depth-tracking prey.
A pair of pointed Canine Teeth, meant for shredding flesh.
At the very, very least, we’re designed to be omnivores, meant to supplement plant staples with occasional bloody snacks.
I love meat,expecially chicken,lean beef 🤪
I take 50,000iu a week with K2 and it makes calcium go to bones not arteries etc. It must work. I fall alot outside and inside and havent broke any bones. I had a heart attack in 2014. I had stone in my artery after 3 days of widening the vessel I got 3 stents and a blood thinner. Vitamin D
was low at that time. I dont take calcium.
May Creator continue to Bless, Guide, Sustain and Protect you and your family Dr. Abs!
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If you made a little cartoon explaining this it would be amazing
Completely agree, unfortunately I can't animate and the channel makes barely any money to pay someone to do that. When the channel makes some funds then I'm gonna hire people to do that kind of stuff 🙏
Than he would be like every other Indian Doctor/Scientist.
Rude comment bro
I find this all very interesting.
But you recommend a product with wood pulp as a filler?
I have been studying this for years and everyone seems to have their own spin on it.
Q: I notice my calcium went up on liquid D3 and K2 which I took to avoid microcrystalline (aka wood pulp) but I also added collagen powder for hair and nails, taking 1/3 the recommended dose. So not sure which one caused it.
But!!! The brand you recommended uses microcrystalline cellulose as a filler. As do most of the supplements, they use other forms of cellulose as well.🙄
I would think you should do a video on this since you recommend this product.
Companies note that some forms are plant based which include stems, sticks and branches, but most are manufactured from companies which makes products from wood pulp and cotton.
I am not happy about that circulating around in my arteries either. Hence the auto immune disorders, hardening of the arteries, fibromyalgia and Stiff Persons disease… who knows.
We need to stop with these types of fillers.
Don’t tell me it is a safe amount… as accumulation of it has never been studied.
Let alone if you take 3-4 different high dose supplements daily.
I think you would be the perfect person to break this down as you are very knowledgeable?
Look forward to hearing from you.
Microcrystalline cellulose is not digestible and is too huge of a molecule to pass through the intestinal lumen. It simply acts as additional fiber. You don't accumulate it, it just passes through. Also, it is not _wood pulp_. It is very far removed from the base material (which can be wood pulp). So, what is the problem? If you are allergic to it for some reason there are alternate solutions. Innovix has an all-trans MK-4/MK-7 that is in an oil base gel cap. That might be a workable solution if the thought of swallowing something derived from wood pulp is just not acceptable.
@garzascreek 💯
Dr Berg and so many other doctors have covered this topic extensively.
Not to this level of detail talking about nucleation which is what I wanted to share
@@Dr_Absthank you..i appreciate you sharing the extra info
Good info. Dr Berg has great information on how the body works and what to do to fix the issues when you have problems too. Always good to see others speaking out too.
@@ChickenTender57that is why he is known as the 'knowledge doctor' the more drs with knowledge the better for us all. Thank you there is no room for ego in medicine proved by the NHS
Dr. Berg is a chiropractor and a Scientologist! He’s a crack pot!
Out of subject comment 😅You are one handsome Doctor 😮
Most importantly, Thank you for your shared knowledge!
I was taking calcium OTC for bone pain during sleep and I stopped when I heard about calcium side effect. The bone pain had stopped though, but I was still taking the calcium when I heard about risk of heart attack.
Excellent, excellent explanation. I chanced on your video and will be following the channel assiduosly:) Trans MK7 will be the one to use from now on. Thank you for the valuable info and hope to become a member of youe health management format one day
Thank you very much, glad it helped 😊
This video was absolutely brilliant. Thank you so much Dr. Abs
Warms me to hear my work helps people so thank you for saying so 🙏
My vitamin D levels are at ~150 nmol/L.
That's in the middle of the normal range... but often considered high by many doctors.
Calcium levels are normal.
This is achieved by taking 50,000 IU D3 weekly.
The benefit of higher Vit D levels is a reduced frequency and intensity of colds.
Taking K2 5 mg/day as well.
:-)
I've been taking 5000 iu of D3 for the last 6-7 years, in the winter, and 200 mcg of k2. When I take this amount, my D3 levels are around 50-60 ng/ml.
In the summertime, I don't take any supplement, but I expose myself to at least 30 minutes to 2 hours in the sun, almost everyday, and my levels are around 78 ng/ml.
My calcium levels are in the normal range. Only once, it started to get a little to high, because I was taking 3 mg of boron a day. It defenetly raised my vit D levels, but it also raised calcium.
Good to hear you stop supplements in the summer. I get my patients to do the same
interesting out the boron, I started taking 3mg a day for my receding gum on a few teeth. I started dowsing a month ago for what my body needed instead of just popping pills and its very accurate...I dont need what I think I do each day....
@@escapematrixenterprisejacq7810 Why did you take boron for you reciding gums?
Here in Australia we can’t dig into blood tests the way other countries can in greater detail. I’m going for a basic test shortly. I’ve just gone back from a 2 year vegan/vegetarian diet to now eating everything grass fed beef, eggs chicken (organic) fish …not enough greens …everything except pork. How often do I need to eat meat (still not loving it but I’m trying) and roughly how much per portion …do I have to avoid legumes? Is that what you were referring to re plants getting in the way of absortion. I’m 62 slim build have noticed effects of going vegan pretty drastically in my body would love some recommendations please.
I'm in UK, can't afford regular blood tests 😂, found great info on youtubers Dr Ken Berry and Dr Robert Cwbes. I'm 72 and found keto/carnivore diet very good for me, especially using only 2 meals a day. Mainly learned to be patient, go by how you feel, every body is different. Hope you find what works for you ❤ from Scotland.
All four fat-soluble vitamins ADEK, can accumulate in subcutaneous fat. Vitamin D supplementation can cause hypercalcemia. Supplementation of any of these requires routine bloodwork for monitoring.
'can' is the crucial word - I agree
This is not only great info. but the BEST chemistry description of the relations between calcium, K2 and D3. So well done, thank you! I've tried to understand these things and "generally" did, but it was scattered info. with gaps. You brought it all together in such a way, as to make it MUCH clearer. Absolutely stellar!