The Key to Healthy Aging: Replacing the Number One Vitamin Deficiency

⚠️ 30% of adults and 50% of older adults have a vitamin deficiency that contributes to unhealthy aging.

💡 This vitamin deficiency leads to hardening of the arteries, calcification of the circulatory system, and other tissues associated with unhealthy aging.

❌ Taking calcium supplements may increase the risk of vascular calcification and heart disease.

🔑 Vitamin K2 is crucial for directing calcium to the bones instead of the arteries.

⚙️ Vitamin K2 activates proteins called osteocalcin and MGP, which regulate calcium integration in bones and prevent calcification in arteries and cartilage.

🦴 Deficiency in vitamin K2 can contribute to unhealthy aging due to improper calcium distribution.

🔑 Vitamin K2 deficiency is associated with age-related diseases, kidney disease, diabetes, bone fractures, and increased mortality.

❤️ Vitamin K2 deficiency leads to vascular problems, including heart disease, calcification of the arteries, heart failure, and higher risk of fatal heart attacks.

🦴 Functional problems such as decline in mobility, osteoarthritis, muscle loss, and frailty are linked to vitamin K2 deficiency, especially in individuals over 50 or 60 years old.

💊 Supplementing vitamin K2 can reverse disease processes, reduce calcification of arteries and heart valves, lower blood pressure, and decrease the risk of certain cancers.

🔬 Vitamin K2 supplementation is important for preventing diseases and improving mobility, agility, muscle strength, and bone strength as we age.

📏 There is currently no reliable blood test for measuring vitamin K2 levels, so it's best to either increase dietary intake or take a supplement.

🔑 Vitamin K deficiency can lead to unhealthy aging.

💊 Studies show that a higher dosage of vitamin K2, around 500 micrograms a day, is effective in reversing age-related declines associated with the deficiency.

⚠️ It is important to consult with a doctor before supplementing vitamin K, especially if taking certain medications or having heart disease.

💡 Vitamin K2 is important for healthy aging.

🍽️ Vitamin K2 is found in limited dietary sources, with natto being the best source.

🧂 Natto can be consumed in different forms like dried snacks or powder.

🌿 Green leafy vegetables like kale, chard, and spinach are rich in vitamin K, which is essential for healthy aging.

🍳 Cooking dark leafy greens in oil can enhance the bioavailability of vitamin K2.

💊 Taking a supplement with about a thousand micrograms of K2 can ensure sufficient intake of vitamin K.