The research on Vitamin K and heart disease is intriguing. K is a fat-soluble cousin of Vitamin D and keeps our blood at the right stage of clotting so we won’t bleed excessively. It also directly impacts where calcium is deposited in the body.
Some of the processes affected by Vitamin K are:
- Osteoporosis
- Dental plaque
- Prostate cancer, lung cancer and liver cancer
- Arterial calcification and cardiovascular disease
- Varicose veins
- Brain health problems, including dementia
- Myelin sheath defects
Vitamin K comes from food and from healthy gut bacteria, and is found in different forms. K1 comes from green vegetables, but it must be converted to the right form of K2 to work. K3 is synthetic, and while it may be sometimes suggested by doctors, it’s a bad choice. K2 comes in two forms, one of which comes from fermented cheese, and fermented natto (not a common American food). The other form of K2 comes from organ meats, shellfish, fish eggs and butter. The butter highest in K2 is from cows grazing in grassy spring pastures. Spring-grazed pastured butter is highly seasonal, so it’s something to grab and freeze whenever Continue reading and leave a comment.
Beverly Meyer discusses types of pain, such as chronic vs. acute; structural vs. biochemical; and more. We’ll look at prescription, over the counter, and herbal support, including the often ignored dangers of NSAID’s. Pain drugs can cause permanent health damage – learn some better options. Beverly has been in practice since 1985, addressing a wide variety of health concerns with clients and with her own health needs. Join in the discussion on 
