This video is definitely very informative. Thank you so much, Dr. Brown, for your insight about vitamin K2. Natto is flavorless, no odor, and it comes in whole beans form. But, it's a bit slimy and sticky with slight and barely noticeable bitterness. It can be commonly found in the freezer section of any Japanese supermarket or most Asian supermarkets (imported from Japan). We enjoy the kind that comes with "ume"(plum) sauce. We also add a little finely minced scllion and fresh grated ginger or dikon(Japanese reddish). It's delicious and goes well with brown rice! The only question we have is "how much natto is equivalent to "100 mg of K2MK7 in supplement form" ?
I'm really glad to hear you like the taste of natto. Some sources suggest that one tablespoon Contains150 µg of MK-7. It is a MK-7 powerhouse--happy eating.
@@DrSusanBrown, I do as this is the most informative info I've heard on the topic. Dr Eric Berg posted a video today on K2 (ruclips.net/video/J_i7sNQTFPE/видео.html - the Reason your Arteries are Calcifying). Dropped a link to this excellent video👍👍 Thanks again for your great work.
Thank you, doctor. I've been on 50,000 IU D3 and 200 mcg K2 MK7 daily for over a year and a half now and have been feeling truly superb and in my best health ever since. I recognize that this is generally regarded as an extreme amount of D3 but I was convinced by the efficacy and safety of it after researching doctors who have successfully treated their patients long-term with comparable therapeutic dosages. My D3 blood levels are indeed well beyond the range that is considered excessive or even "toxic" (200-250) but thus far I can anecdotally report no apparent issues and no calcification of my vessels, kidneys, soft tissues etc. thank you
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I notice that my MK7 capsules are 100 micrograms in strength, and I only take one in the mornings. Others I have come across are 120 micrograms in strength. There also seems to be some difference in opinion on the amount that should be taken. 120 micrograms is one example. I take MK7 with Vit D3, which is 1000 IU.
Hi Stefan! At the Center for Better Bones and Alkaline for Life, we recommend taking 180 micrograms of MK-7 per day! Here is a link to our vitamin MK-7 product: bit.ly/3mUtakJ
Here in the UK I use a bottle of Tescos multivits /minerals on top of magnesium for high BP and extra D for antiviral. (Edited: it doesn't have K2 only K1 so still taking that seperately. ) Been on the multi vits/minerals since Oct and any tiredness I had has completely gone. I thought my partially organic/ varied diet was all I needed. I was wrong.
Highly informative.What I got is that my weekly dose of Calcium +D3 ought to b supplemented with Vit K2 Mk 7 to fix my Osteoporosis but I wonder my physician did not think of it.I hv been on his incomplete prescription for more than 3 yrs with no good happening.Dr will u b kind enough to help me to fix my Osteoarthritis level 3.
If I take calcium I get constipated and I don't know how to prevent that it seems to be the worst thing that can happen to me I would rather have the opposite problem than this K2 is calcium. Even when I take magnesium it doesn't help. Since nobody has ever brought that up I'm beginning to wonder if it's just a personal problem for me and no one else is bothered by it
I have Blood Type AB+ and have a lot of platelets. My blood is naturally thick. I had to go to the hospital a couple weeks ago because my blood was clotting and I was getting a bad feeling under my left arm. I want to have thinner blood like everyone else has but I'm not a big fan of Coumadin (rat poison).
Dear doctor, thanks for this very informative presentation. I take 1 gram of natto powder every day. K2 should be in it. Do you have an idea how much K2 in 1 gram of this powder? I mean, should I take extra K2 to reach the amount of 180 mcg?
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I have osteoporosis am taking k2 with liquid calium magnesium. I am 68 yrs old had my gallbladder removed 2 years back is it ok to take k2 without a gallbladder? Thank-you. Enjoy your videos!!! Also I heard you should tell surgeon you take vitimin k2 before surgery. I take 100mcg a day
Hello! We're so glad you like our videos! We suggest speaking with your doctor about taking K2 without a gallbladder. Also, you are correct about notifying surgeons about vitamin K2 before surgery. It is important to notify surgeons of any supplements and medications you are taking.
Thank you so much for this video. I am 75 and after a recent bone health scan I was told that I have osteopenia. So I bought some Vitamin K2 softgels with 100mcg of MENAQ7 from chickpea. They recommend 1 a day. Given the long half life, will this be enough?
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I am happy I discovered your channel because I was looking for info on vitamin k2. Very well explained. I have question thou, I am taking a pill combo with vitamin d 1000IU and K2 (m7 120mcg) in it and I am experiencing light-headed, could it be this this pill? Thank you.
Is Vitamin MK7 a vitamin that is prescribed by a Dr? And if so, can I request it from my Thyroid Dr. That found out through my Bone Density Scan that I was in the mid to low 3's?
A teaspoon of Natto blended in coffee takes care of the taste problem for those that don't like it. Il like the taste of natto made from black turtle beans. I sometimes make it from Mung beans and Barley as well.
If the coffee is cool, don't want to put it in hot anything. I make my own natto to me it tastes like burnt coffee. I add soy sauce and mustard and it's better tasting
Make sure the natto is added after the coffee has cooled down a bit or else the heat will kill the bacteria. Misso is also high in k2. I always wondered why misso soup was never served very hot, until I learnt that heat kills the bacteria in misso (and natto).
@@annalane5430 vitamin K isn't destroyed by cooking heat. The natto bacteria likes heat, the bacteria is added to cooked beans when it's still 80 celcius / 175 F whereas the temperature of coffee is 60/140F. The range for the organism used in Miso is: 45C / 114 it doesn't like the heat as much as the natto organism.
Great Video. My mother has osteoporosis and gets a Prolia shot every 6 months for it. Is it ok for her to take vitamin K(mk7) while taking the Prolia? Thanks
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Question....when I take Vitamin MK7 my blood pressure sky rockets and I have like a panic attack. What causes this? I need it for my bones... Can natto supplements work the same as MK7 supplements?? I do buy Natto occasionally and like it... May buy a case and store it in my freezer.
Natto is the original source of MK7 and great to use! Also, if you can take Natto and not have a reaction, it is unlikely that the MK7 is bothering you, rather a different ingredient in this formula. I would suggest taking a different formula. We recommend Alkaline For Life: 🌱Plant-based, Pharmaceutical Grade Products, shop here: alkalineforlife.com/collections/alkaline-for-life
Started taking D3 1000 iu and k3 120 mcg (softgel form)daily last month but experienced muscle spasms and a weak right leg! I take vit C 1000mg with calcium lactate gluconate 129 mg and calcium carbonate 131 mg but not daily. Im 65 yo. Stopped the D3 n K2. Dont know if I shld continue.
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Should I be concerned about my bloodwork showing my Vitamin k levels at > 2500. It was above normal. I was not fasting when I took the test. I appreciate any opinions
Stacey - we really don't know what type of vitamin K you are taking or the units your test was measuring. It's best to ask your practitioner to interpret these results. Best wishes!
I take K2/m7 with 5-6000 d3 daily. As you say great for bone and I went off Prolia so did it for the bones. I fell and hit my head and had cat scan. Now I find out there are regions of decreased density in both hemispheres comparable with chronic micro vascular disease. Now if I have chronic small arteries in brain with I imagine I should be on thinning blood to get through,as I not hurting myself with these dosages. I’ve talked to my doctor and he believed FDA-medical medicine only. Knows nothing about vitamins. Can you help me with some suggestions.
Thanks for this great history lesson on vitamin k.. Only reason i started taking. K was for dark circles under my eyes .. Do you think k7 would be best vs k1 and k2 ??
Hi Dr Susan.... Plz plz guide me.... My father has 2 stents.... Is diabetic takes insulin n cholestrol lowering drug not warfarin..... I want him to take vit D3... It should be taken with k2 mk7... Is it safe for him to take k2 mk7 in this scenario.... Plz ans my query... Anyone who has authentic knowledge.... Should i start with like 45 mcg vit k2 with 1000 or 2000 iu vit d3.... Would this be safe.....
Statins inhibit the synthesis of Vitamin K2 in the body - thereby actually accelerating coronary artery calcification (according to Japanese scientists writing in Expert Review of Clinical Pharmacology, March 2015). Will K2 supplementation overcome this statin interruption of the K2 mechanism?
“Natto is like tofu that’s been sitting around and got really rotten.“ Incorrect. Natto is fermented soy beans. It’s not processed like tofu and has a completely different taste, texture, and appearance.
@21:05 I suppose she means vitamin D as IUs. 1000 IUs equal 25 micrograms (ug), so 1000 _milligrams_ (mg) would be an insane amount of vitamin D, even 1000 ugs would be too much daily for practically anyone, that’s 40 000 IUs. (An understandable slip in quite a long talk.)
HI Pete, we use the measurement ng for Vitamin D, sorry for any confusion! The normal range of vitamin D is measured as nanograms per milliliter (ng/mL).
@@DrSusanBrown thank's for the response! _Intake_ vs blood levels are of course 2 different things. With blood level the measurement is obviously per some volume (like ng/mL), but I suppose @21:05 in the video the question is about intake, not blood level value, isn't it. The typical US unit is IU, but in (at least northern) europe micrograms are used. 1000 IU is 25 ug. (Such a pity that all these multiple units are used, and not just with vit. D. There's always a possibility for confusion.)
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How to take vitamin d 50000 I use once a week can I take K2. I found out I got calcifying in my arteries in my heart how long will it take for K2 to clear this up for me please get back with me thank you.
I am no doctor. However, how high is your calcium score? If over 400---they say you're at major risk for a heart attack/stroke within a few years. I don't know how long it takes for k2/Mk7 & the other dietary food I eat for to reduce atherosclerosis. But get a stress test. A tomography. Atherosclerosis comes with age. Although it doesn't exactly mean your arteries are clogged just because you have a high calcium score. It's just a prodicter. Google it. One guy had a calcium score of 1,300. The doctor actually said, 'oh don't worry about it. Sometimes these test aren't accurate....'. When I went for my blood work, I stunned 2 doctors. They wanted to know how I lowered my cholesterol. Which wasn't so high. But I got it down further. Garlic cloves every evening with dinner. Apple cider vinegar. Zinc. Magnesium. Lots of oatmeal. Some people have a low calcium score but yet die of heart attacks. Some say it's generics. Hey, you gotta work out too. Not heavely. Walk. I walk about 2 miles 3 times a week. The culprit is since most people don't get enough vitamin k2 Mk7----the calcium goes to the arteries, instead to your bones. Lots of junk food does not have hardly any of vitamin k2 Mk7. Thus, calcification goes to arteries. See your cardiologist and get a stress test. If you pass it, it's good. But still. Not perfect. There are so many foods that help reducing plaque and calcium buildup. The less calories you consume----the less atherosclerosis. I try & stay at about 800 calories a day. I think this was why I stunned my doctors.... But there are people who eat salads 3 times a day, yet their sugar is still high. Some people just don't respond to diet. Predisposed. Good luck.
First of all thank you for the information I started taking D3 and K2 vitamin supplement with oxbile 5mg because I have no gallbladder the question I have is if I am on a fast is it worth taking this supplements when I’m fasting do I have to eat it with food
To know the source material of the MK7 you’re using you must talk to the manufacturer. We at Alkaline For Life Use a chickpea source. Best wishes, Susan Brown
Why r we just now hearing about this vit?! Why.would we be low when it,s in food? Is this dr. Selking vit.s too? I have a bowl full of every new vit. They tell us is the new thing now!
Hello! K2 in the form of MK-7 is best! Studies have shown doses of 180-200 mcg work great! (www.betterbones.com/bone-nutrition/vitamin-k-mk-7-super-nutrient/) Dr. Brown offers a K2 supplement in the form of MK-7 here: alkalineforlife.com/collections/alkaline-for-life/products/mk-7
Excellent way of describing with so much clarity. Thanks. Recent angiogram done shows multiple blocks in my arteries and I have been advised bypass. Can I take vitamin k7. I am on blood thinners currently. Thanks.
@@cosmichealth3907 but I can get natural form, only can get supplements of both k2 n D3 also natto.... Is it OK Me myself are 90% vegan only take fish occasionally.
@@sangsepurba VIT D AND K2 SUPPLEMENT HAVE NEVER SHOWN ANY PROBLEMS IN HUMANS...ITS OK TO TAKE BOTH D AND K AS CAPSULE ALONG WITH NATTO...ITS OK TO TAKE BOTH...START WITH A LOW DOSE OF 5000 IU AND 100 K..
I've been eating only plant based diet for about 35-36 years especially lots of green leafs , lately I realized not only my blood thicker but also my arteries are calcified , my personal observation is that this is due to effects Vitamin K from eating lots of greens , I'm still on plant base diet however eat very very little green leafs but eat everything else ! I started taking Omega fish oils my blood is thinner , soon I'm going to start taking Vitamin K2 to see if this lessens the calcification of my arteries .
I’m a vegan past 3 years to cure lymphoma. However, I have calcium deposits (uric acid crystals) in every bone and joint in my body. Plant based diets are deficient in K2. You must take Vit K2 as a supplement or sauerkraut, natto, etc. I wish someone had told me which would have avoided so much pain in my hands. Been on K2 for a month but it will probably take 3-6 months to heal my body. Look at Dr Berg’s videos on uric acid although he is a meat eater, there is some useful info there. Check out Dr Mercola on Vit K2, he is a good man with lots of natural health knowledge. Good luck, you are on the best diet in the world currently, contrary to what most failed vegans say. You HAVE to have the right vitamins and educate yourself to get well, doctors know very, if nothing, about nutrition. My diet is healing my body of cancer but unfortunately I have suffered through lack of Vit K2.
K2 alone won't help. According to your diet (no fish), you won't get enough vD to work in tandem with K. Unless you eat a pound of Portabella mushrooms every day / or 25 hard boiled eggs.
Pietro Cantuccini Thanks... I'm taking 5000iu of Vitamin D3 every alternate days for the last three (3) months so far so good ...took blood test recently test results came back days ago everything seems super perfect except only my uric acid is slightly above the normal range !
@@karend5327 thank tou for sharing your experience. I've been treating reumathoid artrits (RA) with high doses of vitamin D (Coimbra protocol) qnd despite getting the diesease under control I Stilo have some pain once or twice a month. So nos I'm transitioning to a plant based diet.
Our Vitamin K formula supplies a significant amount of biologically active vitamin K in the form of menaquinone-7 (MK-7). We think it is an important nutrient for your bones.
I have been prescribed for Atorvastatin 20mg, Telmisartan/HCT 80mg/12.5mg, Vitamin D3 1000IU and Aspirin 100mg, should I be taking Mk 7 180mcg? Due to the fact that Aspirin is a blood thinner?Thanks
Dr. Susan E. Brown Dr. Brown recommends 180- 200 mcg of MK7 and as long as you are not on a blood thinner she does not have a concern about taking higher doses of Vitamin K.
@6:25 listen again to this part. If you mean 240 ug/mcg (micrograms) MK7 then no it’s only 40 mcg more. Take every other day of concerned but daily is prob safe. Check with your pharmacist if on other meds and research online. Easy and quick to do.
Yes, K2 is found in fermented foods. Cheese does contain some K2. Different cheeses vary but goat cheese will also contain K2. The more aged the cheese, the better.
Why mk4 works better for some buddy when compare with mk7. Can see mk4 effect on teeth right away no tarter on teeth but mk7 same dose for same time no effect on teeth.
Tartar is composed of 4 minerals, cellular and extra cellular matrix. The cells are mainly bacteria and several species of yeast. Tartar is a calcified deposit that forms on the teeth. Plaque can eventually turn to tartar from minerals in the saliva. Dental plaque is soft, while tartar is hard. Plaque can be removed by brushing and flossing habits. Try removing the plaque with a toothbrush, toothpaste and floss before it becomes tarter instead of using Mk4 in accordance with the recommendation of the American Dental Association.
MK-7 has definitely helped my teeth. Within the past year of taking MK-7, my dental hygienist has not had to scrape my teeth to remove plaque/tarter ….before K2, the hygienist spent some time removing plaque/tarter
But no one talks about K2 side effects and intoxication? I took just one pill and it threw me out of balance...felt confusion, could not sleep that night, stomach making sounds and did not feel well in heart beat. I noticed that I kept waking up and going to toilet all night long. I take it as my body did not like it and was jettisoning it out.
You should listen to your body. Some good food sources of vitamin K2 are fermented food such as sauerkraut or natto. Try to use them instead of the supplements.
I don't know but, I think the Vitamin K2 was doing it's job. Like cleaning your arteries. I got similar symptoms at the first day. But I continued taking it and the symptoms decreasing
Ahmed, intoxication cannot happen with vK and 300 mcg seem to be the effective limit. However there are counterindications: Were/are you on oral anticoagulants, receiving cephalosporins or other antibiotics for more than 48 hours? Then leave it for the time being!
This video is definitely very informative. Thank you so much, Dr. Brown, for your insight about vitamin K2. Natto is flavorless, no odor, and it comes in whole beans form. But, it's a bit slimy and sticky with slight and barely noticeable bitterness. It can be commonly found in the freezer section of any Japanese supermarket or most Asian supermarkets (imported from Japan). We enjoy the kind that comes with "ume"(plum) sauce. We also add a little finely minced scllion and fresh grated ginger or dikon(Japanese reddish). It's delicious and goes well with brown rice! The only question we have is "how much natto is equivalent to "100 mg of K2MK7 in supplement form" ?
I'm really glad to hear you like the taste of natto. Some sources suggest that one tablespoon Contains150 µg of MK-7. It is a MK-7 powerhouse--happy eating.
Global Tech thank you for explaining what this is and where it’s found in the Asian supermarkets, I will definitely give it a go
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An outstanding video. I learned a lot about this topic.
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Wonderful information and explanations Ma'am! So glad to have found your channel.
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@@DrSusanBrown, I do as this is the most informative info I've heard on the topic. Dr Eric Berg posted a video today on K2 (ruclips.net/video/J_i7sNQTFPE/видео.html - the Reason your Arteries are Calcifying). Dropped a link to this excellent video👍👍 Thanks again for your great work.
Thank you for explaining this clearly
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Thank you, doctor. I've been on 50,000 IU D3 and 200 mcg K2 MK7 daily for over a year and a half now and have been feeling truly superb and in my best health ever since. I recognize that this is generally regarded as an extreme amount of D3 but I was convinced by the efficacy and safety of it after researching doctors who have successfully treated their patients long-term with comparable therapeutic dosages. My D3 blood levels are indeed well beyond the range that is considered excessive or even "toxic" (200-250) but thus far I can anecdotally report no apparent issues and no calcification of my vessels, kidneys, soft tissues etc. thank you
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Emu oil is an excellent source of MK4, and is especially effective taken with cod liver oil. Pastured butter is also a good source of MK4.
I like to take a small swig of good quality extra virgin olive oil with my supplements, to ensure proper uptake of the fat-soluble vitamins.
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I am taking D3 5000 IU +K2, Zinc and magnesium. I had problem with my knees, since I took them my problem slowly disappearing.
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Do you take them everyday? Isn't 5000 IU high?
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I notice that my MK7 capsules are 100 micrograms in strength, and I only take one in the mornings. Others I have come across are 120 micrograms in strength. There also seems to be some difference in opinion on the amount that should be taken. 120 micrograms is one example. I take MK7 with Vit D3, which is 1000 IU.
Hi Stefan! At the Center for Better Bones and Alkaline for Life, we recommend taking 180 micrograms of MK-7 per day! Here is a link to our vitamin MK-7 product: bit.ly/3mUtakJ
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Here in the UK I use a bottle of Tescos multivits /minerals on top of magnesium for high BP and extra D for antiviral. (Edited: it doesn't have K2 only K1 so still taking that seperately. ) Been on the multi vits/minerals since Oct and any tiredness I had has completely gone. I thought my partially organic/ varied diet was all I needed. I was wrong.
Lauretta, Glad to hear that the supplements are working for you. Indeed it is hard to get all we need from our modern diets.
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Natto tastes great, it is not tofu, they are beans. I eat it regularly, I get it from a company in NY
LOL you may be the only person outside of Japan who likes the taste.
Highly informative.What I got is that my weekly dose of Calcium +D3 ought to b supplemented with Vit K2 Mk 7 to fix my Osteoporosis but I wonder my physician did not think of it.I hv been on his incomplete prescription for more than 3 yrs with no good happening.Dr will u b kind enough to help me to fix my Osteoarthritis level 3.
Doctor's don't tell you this because they dont know!
Hi doctor does vitamin k and k1 make your blood thicker thanks
Excellent review
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If I take calcium I get constipated and I don't know how to prevent that it seems to be the worst thing that can happen to me I would rather have the opposite problem than this
K2 is calcium. Even when I take magnesium it doesn't help. Since nobody has ever brought that up I'm beginning to wonder if it's just a personal problem for me and no one else is bothered by it
It affects me too.
Having same problem, I'm taking K2 with vitamin D3
Thanks for mentioning it, because I’m taking k2 & D3 and experiencing the same thing.
Take Metamucil
I have Blood Type AB+ and have a lot of platelets. My blood is naturally thick. I had to go to the hospital a couple weeks ago because my blood was clotting and I was getting a bad feeling under my left arm. I want to have thinner blood like everyone else has but I'm not a big fan of Coumadin (rat poison).
Please l really need Vitamin K
I had salivary gland stones which were quite painful - as long as I take Vit K2 they are gone. If I stop taking it - they reappear.
Dear doctor, thanks for this very informative presentation.
I take 1 gram of natto powder every day. K2 should be in it. Do you have an idea how much K2 in 1 gram of this powder? I mean, should I take extra K2 to reach the amount of 180 mcg?
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I have osteoporosis am taking k2 with liquid calium magnesium. I am 68 yrs old had my gallbladder removed 2 years back is it ok to take k2 without a gallbladder? Thank-you. Enjoy your videos!!! Also I heard you should tell surgeon you take vitimin k2 before surgery. I take 100mcg a day
Hello! We're so glad you like our videos! We suggest speaking with your doctor about taking K2 without a gallbladder. Also, you are correct about notifying surgeons about vitamin K2 before surgery. It is important to notify surgeons of any supplements and medications you are taking.
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I am 75 and after a recent bone health scan I was told that I have osteopenia. So I bought some Vitamin K2 softgels with 100mcg of MENAQ7 from chickpea. They recommend 1 a day. Given the long half life, will this be enough?
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Dr. Brown, My husband is on blood pressure medication (Losartan 100mg) Can he take vitamin k2 natto together? love your channel. 💕
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I am happy I discovered your channel because I was looking for info on vitamin k2. Very well explained. I have question thou, I am taking a pill combo with vitamin d 1000IU and K2 (m7 120mcg) in it and I am experiencing light-headed, could it be this this pill? Thank you.
I have never seen this reaction, maybe switch to another supplement with just MK-7 alone and see how it goes.
I take 200 micro.gr of MK-7. Is that too much ? Best regards from France !!
Sylvie, Here at Better Bones we do recommend 180-200 mcg of MK7 so you are right on target!
Is Vitamin MK7 a vitamin that is prescribed by a Dr? And if so, can I request it from my Thyroid Dr. That found out through my Bone Density Scan that I was in the mid to low 3's?
Plus now because I have been prescribed both Vitamin D2 1.25 MG & 50,000 IU, now I have 50% blockage in my neck. Please Help!!!
A teaspoon of Natto blended in coffee takes care of the taste problem for those that don't like it. Il like the taste of natto made from black turtle beans. I sometimes make it from Mung beans and Barley as well.
👍 Great idea Jacques.
If the coffee is cool, don't want to put it in hot anything. I make my own natto to me it tastes like burnt coffee. I add soy sauce and mustard and it's better tasting
Make sure the natto is added after the coffee has cooled down a bit or else the heat will kill the bacteria. Misso is also high in k2. I always wondered why misso soup was never served very hot, until I learnt that heat kills the bacteria in misso (and natto).
@@annalane5430 vitamin K isn't destroyed by cooking heat. The natto bacteria likes heat, the bacteria is added to cooked beans when it's still 80 celcius / 175 F whereas the temperature of coffee is 60/140F. The range for the organism used in Miso is: 45C / 114 it doesn't like the heat as much as the natto organism.
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If K2 remove calcium from plaque, will this cause plaque rupture?
Who knew mortal Kombat would be so useful
Great information. Thank you.
Hi doctor so if the blood is thick should not take vitamin k is that correct
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Great Video. My mother has osteoporosis and gets a Prolia shot every 6 months for it. Is it ok for her to take vitamin K(mk7) while taking the Prolia? Thanks
Hi Sam. Here at the Center for Better Bones and Alkaline for Life we get many questions each day. If we can answer your question, we will get back to you with a response. Have a nice day!
@@DrSusanBrown Thank you, I appreciate that.
If doctors answer those questions on YT, they risk being banned and losing their medical license.
@@Keep-on-ok I thought it would be a general question about interaction with Prolia and Vit K2/Vit D
@@btoss1 In a sane world, yes. But here we have Big Pharma watching these doctors and everything they say!
Can anyone post the procedure of fermentation of soya beans?
check out NATTO DAD on YT.
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Dr, I had blood clots in my lungs about two years ago and am on Eliquis. Would taking Vit K2 be dangerous for me?
We would recommend talking with you doctor before taking Vitamin K.
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I have some vitamin k toxicity...how can i get rid ? Pls guide me
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What can I do if I’m taking Coumadin and I should be taking vitamin K
Hello! Please consult with your doctor before taking vitamin K.
Can you take Vitamin K, when using a blood thinner?
If you take Coumadin® (warfarin) or other prescription blood thinners or are pregnant, consult your physician before taking Vitamin K.
What is the pharmacology classification of vitamin k by legal definition?
Question....when I take Vitamin MK7 my blood pressure sky rockets and I have like a panic attack. What causes this? I need it for my bones... Can natto supplements work the same as MK7 supplements?? I do buy Natto occasionally and like it... May buy a case and store it in my freezer.
Natto is the original source of MK7 and great to use!
Also, if you can take Natto and not have a reaction, it is unlikely that the MK7 is bothering you, rather a different ingredient in this formula. I would suggest taking a different formula.
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May be the issue of BP is only awhile.
K2 Mk-7 gave me bad heart palpitations. I am hoping Mk-4 does not. Might be a histamine thing... I am sensitive to it.
Do yo try mk-4?
Is vitamin k2-7 still absorbed if your prescribed and take aspirin every day.
Started taking D3 1000 iu and k3 120 mcg (softgel form)daily last month but experienced muscle spasms and a weak right leg! I take vit C 1000mg with calcium lactate gluconate 129 mg and calcium carbonate 131 mg but not daily. Im 65 yo. Stopped the D3 n K2. Dont know if I shld continue.
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It was probably the D3 causing your problems.
Too much calcium. Sodium, magnesium, calcium, potassium should always balance.
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Can Vit K2 [MK7] interfere with the blood thinner Apixaban I have to take for heart disease?
You are going to want to consult with your Dr. before starting any vitamin k if you are taking blood thinners. It is typically not recommended.
Apixaban is not affected by vitamin K1 like warfarin is. Warfarin and apixaban work differently.
Should I be concerned about my bloodwork showing my Vitamin k levels at > 2500. It was above normal. I was not fasting when I took the test. I appreciate any opinions
Stacey - we really don't know what type of vitamin K you are taking or the units your test was measuring. It's best to ask your practitioner to interpret these results. Best wishes!
I take K2/m7 with 5-6000 d3 daily. As you say great for bone and I went off Prolia so did it for the bones. I fell and hit my head and had cat scan. Now I find out there are regions of decreased density in both hemispheres comparable with chronic micro vascular disease. Now if I have chronic small arteries in brain with I imagine I should be on thinning blood to get through,as I not hurting myself with these dosages. I’ve talked to my doctor and he believed FDA-medical medicine only. Knows nothing about vitamins. Can you help me with some suggestions.
Thanks for this great history lesson on vitamin k.. Only reason i started taking. K was for dark circles under my eyes .. Do you think k7 would be best vs k1 and k2 ??
There's no such thing as K7. You're thinking of vitamin K1 vs vitamin K2 as the MK7 form.
No. Many diff causes. Search ‘under eye dark circles’ online for related info and advice. Takes literally minutes.
Starting eating a kiwi a day for your eyes. Also, relax the kiwi on your dark circles like you would a cucumber.
It,s processerd soy that makes me violently ill. Allergic. How can we be suRe they used chick peas?
Hi Dr Susan.... Plz plz guide me.... My father has 2 stents.... Is diabetic takes insulin n cholestrol lowering drug not warfarin..... I want him to take vit D3... It should be taken with k2 mk7... Is it safe for him to take k2 mk7 in this scenario.... Plz ans my query... Anyone who has authentic knowledge.... Should i start with like 45 mcg vit k2 with 1000 or 2000 iu vit d3.... Would this be safe.....
the upper limit of such patients is 150...keep it around 80-90 with d 5000
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Hi doctor does vitamin k2 make your blood thicker
Statins inhibit the synthesis of Vitamin K2 in the body - thereby actually accelerating coronary artery calcification (according to Japanese scientists writing in Expert Review of Clinical Pharmacology, March 2015). Will K2 supplementation overcome this statin interruption of the K2 mechanism?
What about kefir?
Hello! Dr. Brown considered kefir a superfood for bone health! It is also an excellent source of vitamin K2.
“Natto is like tofu that’s been sitting around and got really rotten.“
Incorrect. Natto is fermented soy beans. It’s not processed like tofu and has a completely different taste, texture, and appearance.
@21:05 I suppose she means vitamin D as IUs. 1000 IUs equal 25 micrograms (ug), so 1000 _milligrams_ (mg) would be an insane amount of vitamin D, even 1000 ugs would be too much daily for practically anyone, that’s 40 000 IUs.
(An understandable slip in quite a long talk.)
HI Pete, we use the measurement ng for Vitamin D, sorry for any confusion! The normal range of vitamin D is measured as nanograms per milliliter (ng/mL).
@@DrSusanBrown thank's for the response! _Intake_ vs blood levels are of course 2 different things. With blood level the measurement is obviously per some volume (like ng/mL), but I suppose @21:05 in the video the question is about intake, not blood level value, isn't it. The typical US unit is IU, but in (at least northern) europe micrograms are used. 1000 IU is 25 ug.
(Such a pity that all these multiple units are used, and not just with vit. D. There's always a possibility for confusion.)
Thanks for uploading very informative information of k2
You're welcome :)
Is there any benefit or scenario where taking more than 180 mcg per day would be beneficial?
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But don't we convert the k1 to the k3 and so if it has the k1 and K2- as MK4 and Mk7.. wouldn't it all together be enough?
For bone you ideally want 180 to 200 mcg MK-7, this is not derived from K1
Clearly explained.
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That’s instead oh 180 dose. Sorry didn’t put that in previous message
Gloria, 180 mcg is the daily dosage that Dr. Brown recommends. Here is our K2 (MK-7) product. bit.ly/31CZDmb
Can you shed some light on vitamin D shot with 160000iu on monthly basis? Is it safe?
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@@DrSusanBrown Thanks Dr. Brown, very kind of you to reply.
How to take vitamin d 50000 I use once a week can I take K2. I found out I got calcifying in my arteries in my heart how long will it take for K2 to clear this up for me please get back with me thank you.
Does mk4 help to remove calcium already in the arteries?
@@xyz987123abc about k7 will that do the same thing. K4 please get back with me let me know and then what good brand could I use it's really good
yes once a week will do in a years time..along with k2
I am no doctor. However, how high is your calcium score? If over 400---they say you're at major risk for a heart attack/stroke within a few years. I don't know how long it takes for k2/Mk7 & the other dietary food I eat for to reduce atherosclerosis. But get a stress test. A tomography. Atherosclerosis comes with age. Although it doesn't exactly mean your arteries are clogged just because you have a high calcium score. It's just a prodicter. Google it. One guy had a calcium score of 1,300. The doctor actually said, 'oh don't worry about it. Sometimes these test aren't accurate....'. When I went for my blood work, I stunned 2 doctors. They wanted to know how I lowered my cholesterol. Which wasn't so high. But I got it down further. Garlic cloves every evening with dinner. Apple cider vinegar. Zinc. Magnesium. Lots of oatmeal. Some people have a low calcium score but yet die of heart attacks. Some say it's generics. Hey, you gotta work out too. Not heavely. Walk. I walk about 2 miles 3 times a week. The culprit is since most people don't get enough vitamin k2 Mk7----the calcium goes to the arteries, instead to your bones. Lots of junk food does not have hardly any of vitamin k2 Mk7. Thus, calcification goes to arteries. See your cardiologist and get a stress test. If you pass it, it's good. But still. Not perfect. There are so many foods that help reducing plaque and calcium buildup.
The less calories you consume----the less atherosclerosis. I try & stay at about 800 calories a day. I think this was why I stunned my doctors.... But there are people who eat salads 3 times a day, yet their sugar is still high. Some people just don't respond to diet. Predisposed. Good luck.
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First of all thank you for the information I started taking D3 and K2 vitamin supplement with oxbile 5mg because I have no gallbladder the question I have is if I am on a fast is it worth taking this supplements when I’m fasting do I have to eat it with food
Couldn't you take it with a tablespoon of coconut oil or virgin olive oil? Or perhaps a tablespoon of chia seeds in water?
How do you know if the brand is using Chick pea or natto?
To know the source material of the MK7 you’re using you must talk to the manufacturer. We at Alkaline For Life Use a chickpea source. Best wishes, Susan Brown
Is it safe to take Vit. D and Vit K2 SPRAY to replenish their deficiencies, if one is unable to assisimilate them orally? Pl guide.
A spray from a reputable manufacturer is probably fine although we do not use that form of D or K and are not too familiar with this kind of product.
Why r we just now hearing about this vit?!
Why.would we be low when it,s in food?
Is this dr. Selking vit.s too? I have a bowl full of every new vit. They tell us is the new thing now!
Simplify! What.do we buy? Just 7? Greens daily, no prob. Fermented anything ,😻no.
Hello! K2 in the form of MK-7 is best! Studies have shown doses of 180-200 mcg work great! (www.betterbones.com/bone-nutrition/vitamin-k-mk-7-super-nutrient/) Dr. Brown offers a K2 supplement in the form of MK-7 here: alkalineforlife.com/collections/alkaline-for-life/products/mk-7
Excellent way of describing with so much clarity. Thanks.
Recent angiogram done shows multiple blocks in my arteries and I have been advised bypass. Can I take vitamin k7. I am on blood thinners currently. Thanks.
You should not use any form of vitamin K if you are on the blood thinner known as Coumadin. and always check it out with your physician
If i take Natto supplement does it contain K2 or can I take both supplement Natto with K2?
no need for supplement...if u want k2 take along d
@@cosmichealth3907then just only k2 and D3, don't take nattokinese?
@@sangsepurba natural form is never a problem...u can do both
@@cosmichealth3907 but I can get natural form, only can get supplements of both k2 n D3 also natto.... Is it OK
Me myself are 90% vegan only take fish occasionally.
@@sangsepurba VIT D AND K2 SUPPLEMENT HAVE NEVER SHOWN ANY PROBLEMS IN HUMANS...ITS OK TO TAKE BOTH D AND K AS CAPSULE ALONG WITH NATTO...ITS OK TO TAKE BOTH...START WITH A LOW DOSE OF 5000 IU AND 100 K..
I've been eating only plant based diet for about 35-36 years especially lots of green leafs , lately I realized not only my blood thicker but also my arteries are calcified , my personal observation is that this is due to effects Vitamin K from eating lots of greens , I'm still on plant base diet however eat very very little green leafs but eat everything else ! I started taking Omega fish oils my blood is thinner , soon I'm going to start taking Vitamin K2 to see if this lessens the calcification of my arteries .
I’m a vegan past 3 years to cure lymphoma. However, I have calcium deposits (uric acid crystals) in every bone and joint in my body. Plant based diets are deficient in K2. You must take Vit K2 as a supplement or sauerkraut, natto, etc. I wish someone had told me which would have avoided so much pain in my hands. Been on K2 for a month but it will probably take 3-6 months to heal my body. Look at Dr Berg’s videos on uric acid although he is a meat eater, there is some useful info there. Check out Dr Mercola on Vit K2, he is a good man with lots of natural health knowledge. Good luck, you are on the best diet in the world currently, contrary to what most failed vegans say. You HAVE to have the right vitamins and educate yourself to get well, doctors know very, if nothing, about nutrition. My diet is healing my body of cancer but unfortunately I have suffered through lack of Vit K2.
K2 alone won't help. According to your diet (no fish), you won't get enough vD to work in tandem with K. Unless you eat a pound of Portabella mushrooms every day / or 25 hard boiled eggs.
Pietro Cantuccini Thanks... I'm taking 5000iu of Vitamin D3 every alternate days for the last three (3) months so far so good ...took blood test recently test results came back days ago everything seems super perfect except only my uric acid is slightly above the normal range !
@@karend5327 thank tou for sharing your experience. I've been treating reumathoid artrits (RA) with high doses of vitamin D (Coimbra protocol) qnd despite getting the diesease under control I Stilo have some pain once or twice a month. So nos I'm transitioning to a plant based diet.
What do you think about MK7 as MenaQ7® ?
Our Vitamin K formula supplies a significant amount of biologically active vitamin K in the form of menaquinone-7 (MK-7). We think it is an important nutrient for your bones.
MenaQ7 Is the form of vitamin K we use and support. This brand conducts a great deal of research it is really moving the science of vitamin K ahead
No one eats liver anymore
MK-ULTRA is the best
I have been prescribed for Atorvastatin 20mg, Telmisartan/HCT 80mg/12.5mg, Vitamin D3 1000IU and Aspirin 100mg, should I be taking Mk 7 180mcg? Due to the fact that Aspirin is a blood thinner?Thanks
Dr. Susan E. Brown
Dr. Brown recommends 180- 200 mcg of MK7 and as long as you are not on a blood thinner she does not have a concern about taking higher doses of Vitamin K.
I’ve been using k2, mk7 and just accidentally ordered 240 instead. Is that to high ? Please answer.
No just have it every other day
@6:25 listen again to this part. If you mean 240 ug/mcg (micrograms) MK7 then no it’s only 40 mcg more. Take every other day of concerned but daily is prob safe. Check with your pharmacist if on other meds and research online. Easy and quick to do.
I was looking all over for some clarification about vit k. Thank you for this video!
You're welcome Nancy!
You keep saying vit k it's Vit K2 you mean, There completely different
Goat cheese have k2?
Yes, K2 is found in fermented foods. Cheese does contain some K2. Different cheeses vary but goat cheese will also contain K2. The more aged the cheese, the better.
So does egg yolks
Thanks for the video very helpful please help for the k2 how many can someone take a day
Gabriel,
We recommend 180-200 mcgs a day
@@DrSusanBrown ok thank you very much so how many tablets make 180-200mcgs a day an what is the right time to take it
If you are looking at our Bone and Artery Support product bit.ly/31CZDmb then you would take 1 a day
@@DrSusanBrown thanks for replying my message how many tables make 180 or 200
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Why mk4 works better for some buddy when compare with mk7. Can see mk4 effect on teeth right away no tarter on teeth but mk7 same dose for same time no effect on teeth.
MK-4 is the way to go.
cheese ==> MK4
Tartar is composed of 4 minerals, cellular and extra cellular matrix. The cells are mainly bacteria and several species of yeast. Tartar is a calcified deposit that forms on the teeth. Plaque can eventually turn to tartar from minerals in the saliva. Dental plaque is soft, while tartar is hard. Plaque can be removed by brushing and flossing habits. Try removing the plaque with a toothbrush, toothpaste and floss before it becomes tarter instead of using Mk4 in accordance with the recommendation of the American Dental Association.
MK-7 has definitely helped my teeth. Within the past year of taking MK-7, my dental hygienist has not had to scrape my teeth to remove plaque/tarter ….before K2, the hygienist spent some time removing plaque/tarter
But no one talks about K2 side effects and intoxication? I took just one pill and it threw me out of balance...felt confusion, could not sleep that night, stomach making sounds and did not feel well in heart beat. I noticed that I kept waking up and going to toilet all night long. I take it as my body did not like it and was jettisoning it out.
You should listen to your body. Some good food sources of vitamin K2 are fermented food such as sauerkraut or natto. Try to use them instead of the supplements.
it should not be taken at night...consider taking d along with magnesium
I don't know but, I think the Vitamin K2 was doing it's job. Like cleaning your arteries. I got similar symptoms at the first day. But I continued taking it and the symptoms decreasing
Ahmed, intoxication cannot happen with vK and 300 mcg seem to be the effective limit. However there are counterindications: Were/are you on oral anticoagulants, receiving cephalosporins or other antibiotics for more than 48 hours? Then leave it for the time being!
May be you are imbalance of nutrient, once K2 pulling to much of calcium and you have deficiency of calcium.
K2 dose blood clothing as k1?
No I don't think so.