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Few people realize the essential role that Vitamin K plays to prevent and reverse
coronary artery calcification. This powerful nutrient has been shown to be the missing
link in the development of a natural solution to keep calcium from depositing as deadly
plaque in arterial walls. Further evidence exists to confirm the role of Vitamin K in
promoting programmed cell death in cancer cells that have multiplied out of control. Most
people ingest insufficient quantities of this critical vitamin from their diet to receive
any therapeutic benefit. Fortunately Vitamin K intake can be corrected by adding leafy
green vegetables to your diet and supplementing as necessary.
Calcium Transforms to Arterial Plaque
Calcium is an essential mineral that is used to fuel hundreds of biochemical processes in
our body and it is critical to rebuild our bones and teeth. The problem with calcium arises when the mineral remains
in our blood and isn`t properly laid
down to form new bone. As a consequence
of poor diet and increasing blood pressure, micro cracks develop on the inner lining of
our coronary arteries. In an
attempt to repair the damage, oxidized LDL cholesterol attracts circulating calcium and
other debris, which become the deadly substance called plaque.
Vitamin K Controls Calcium, Reverses Coronary Plaque
Research has shown that Vitamin K escorts calcium out of the blood so it can be used to
build bone and teeth. When insufficient Vitamin K is found to be circulating in the blood,
calcium is picked up by soft tissue throughout the body. This is especially evident in the
delicate endothelial lining of the arteries surrounding the heart. Tissue calcifies and
normal function declines as cells begin to age at an accelerated rate. This eventually
results in atherosclerosis and increased risk
of a heart attack.
The result of a study published in the journal Atherosclerosis demonstrates that
biologically active Vitamin K2 (menaquinone) can reverse the buildup of deadly plaque. The
study concludes that K2 `is associated with reduced coronary calcification. Adequate
menaquinone intakes could therefore be important to prevent cardiovascular disease.` The K2 form of the
vitamin is found in fermented soy products such as natto. Many people will need to
supplement to achieve optimal levels of the vitamin.
Vitamin K Destroys Cancer Cells
Researchers are actively reviewing evidence
that suggests that Vitamin K2 can be a powerful ally in preventing and even treating
certain cancer cell lines. K2 has
been shown to cause leukemia cells to self destruct in a process known as apoptosis. This
is a natural cellular function to
disable cancer cells.
Additional studies have shown similar inhibitory effects against myeloma and lymphoma
cancer lines.
Vitamin K has also proven effective in lowering the risk from liver cancer. In a study published
in the Journal of the American Medical Association, individuals at high risk for
viral induced liver cancer were
supplemented with Vitamin K2 and compared with a group that did not receive the nutrient.
Less than 10% of the people receiving K2 developed liver cancer. 47% of those in the
control group developed the devastating disease.
Vitamin K deficiency is rampant due to poor diet and insufficient knowledge about its many
health benefits. Similar to Vitamin
D, humans have evolved to utilize Vitamin K to prevent atherosclerosis and certain types
of cancer. Research is beginning to uncover many essential benefits associated with this
critical nutrient that we can use to control disease and slow the process of aging.
(11.05.2010, John Phillip, citizen journalist, See all articles by this author, Email
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