Why There’s So Much Excitement About Vitamin K2

Brad Stanfield

Feb 18, 2024

Episode description

Out of all of the proposed benefits from taking vitamin K2, there’s one that has the strongest evidence and is the reason why I personally take 90mcg of vitamin K2. But a tantalizing new study published in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology suggests that there might be an addition benefit from taking vitamin K2.

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Here are the links to the research papers referenced in the video:
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6413124/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6747195/
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/16801507/
https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jamainternalmedicine/fullarticle/2674866
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/23346882/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2683650/
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/23525894/
https://www.ahajournals.org/doi/full/10.1161/CIRCULATIONAHA.121.057008?af=R
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5494092/
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/25694037/
https://www.jacc.org/doi/10.1016/j.jacadv.2023.100643
https://ods.od.nih.gov/factsheets/VitaminK-HealthProfessional/

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Episode description

Mindsip insights from this episode:

Utilize vitamin K2 to reduce arterial plaque volume

The same study showed that while non-calcified plaque progressed in the placebo group, the vitamin K2 group experienced a small decrease in plaque volume.

#plaque

#vitamin-K

Reevaluate vitamin K2 and D for heart valve health

A 24-month randomized controlled trial found that vitamin K2 with vitamin D did not reduce calcium buildup around the aortic heart valve compared to a placebo.

#heart

#vitamin-K

Reevaluate vitamin K2 claims on bone strength due to retracted studies

Many early trials claiming vitamin K2 prevents fractures have been retracted due to methodological problems, creating controversy around its effect on bone strength.

#bones

#vitamin-K

Consider lower vitamin K2 dosage while awaiting research clarity

The speaker personally takes a lower dose of 90 micrograms of vitamin K2 while waiting for more definitive research to become available.

#supplement

#vitamin-K

Choose MK7 version of vitamin K2 for optimal absorption

The MK7 version of vitamin K2 is recommended because it is the most efficiently absorbed, has the greatest bioavailability, and possesses the longest half-life in the body.

#bioavailability

#vitamin-K

Consult doctor before taking vitamin K2 with warfarin

It is crucial to be aware that vitamin K2 supplements have significant interactions with blood thinners like warfarin, so you must consult a doctor first.

#supplement

#vitamin-K

Question popular K2 health claims due to lack of evidence

The speaker notes that popular claims about vitamin K2 being anti-cancer or anti-inflammatory currently lack sufficient scientific evidence.

#research

#vitamin-K

Utilize vitamin K2 to slow blood vessel calcification in high-risk individuals

A recent study found vitamin K2 significantly slowed the progression of blood vessel calcification, but only in the subgroup of participants with a high initial calcium score of over 400.