The Power of Vitamin D3 and K2: Unlocking the Calcium Paradox and French Paradox

🔑Vitamin D3 helps absorb calcium in the intestines, while Vitamin K2 transports calcium into bones and teeth.

🔑Vitamin K2 activates proteins that bind and remove calcium from arteries and soft tissues, preventing calcification.

🔑The French Paradox can be explained by the consumption of animal fats and fermented foods rich in Vitamin K2.

🔑Deficiency in Vitamin K2 increases the risk of pathological calcification and heart disease.

🔑Supplementing with Vitamin K2 (MK7) alongside Vitamin D3 helps maintain proper calcium control and overall health.

How does Vitamin D3 affect calcium absorption?

—Vitamin D3 enhances calcium absorption in the intestines, allowing the body to absorb more calcium from the diet.

What is the role of Vitamin K2 in preventing calcification?

—Vitamin K2 activates proteins that bind and remove calcium from arteries and soft tissues, preventing calcification and reducing the risk of heart disease.

Where can I find Vitamin K2 in my diet?

—Vitamin K2 can be found in animal fats, such as grass-fed butter and ghee, hard and soft cheeses, egg yolks, and certain fermented foods like sauerkraut and nat.

Can Vitamin K2 help with other health conditions?

—Vitamin K2 not only regulates calcium, but also improves insulin sensitivity, reduces varicose veins, prevents cavities, and promotes proper jaw development.

What is the recommended ratio of Vitamin D3 to K2 supplementation?

—For every 10,000 IU of Vitamin D3, it is recommended to take 100 micrograms of Vitamin K2.

00:00Introduction to the Calcium Paradox and French Paradox.

01:04Vitamin D3 enhances calcium absorption, while Vitamin K2 transports and binds calcium in bones and teeth.

02:22Vitamin K2 activates proteins that remove calcium from arteries and soft tissues, reducing the risk of calcification.

03:26Consumption of animal fats and fermented foods rich in Vitamin K2 explains the French Paradox.

04:24Deficiency in Vitamin K2 increases the risk of pathological calcification and heart disease.