A study has found vitamin K not only blocks new arterial calcium buildup but can also reduce existing levels of calcification by 37 percent. Researchers at Maastricht University published their findings in the April 1st issue of Blood, the journal of the American Society of Hematology. "Given that arterial calcifications are predictive of cardiovascular events, regression of arterial calcification may help reduce the risk of death in people with chronic kidney disease and coronary artery disease," wrote lead author Leon Schurgers.
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Metabolic Syndrome Points To Heart Health...
Science Daily — Typified by high blood pressure, weight gain around the waist and problems regulating blood sugar, metabolic syndrome may also be associated with compromised heart structure and function, according to a paper published in the online open access journal BMC Cardiovascular Disorders.
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Folic acid seen to reduce stroke risk...
6/4/2007 - Folic acid supplementation is best known as a means of protecting unborn children against birth defects, but research suggests that it could also be beneficial to adults and significantly reduce their risk of suffering a stroke.
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COMMENT: Folic Acid is part of the b-complex group and is in most quality multiples in ample amounts. Vitamin K2 though is not in most multi's, a cheaper vitamin K is found and not in sufficient amounts. Hardening of the arteries involves calcium deposits, as does cataracts, arthritis etc. If you understand how significant removing calcium from soft tissues is to your health and longevity, then you might want to do as I do and take 200 mcgs daily.
Source Naturals Vitamin K2 -- 60 Tabs
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