Description
Vitamin D is classified as an essential nutrient due to its vital role in a multitude of biological functions, all of which are essential for overall health and well being. One of its primary functions is to regulate the amount of calcium and phosphate the body can absorb. Both of which are needed for healthy bones, teeth and muscles. It also enables our blood to clot, our muscles to contract and our hearts to beat!
Vitamin D is acknowledged by all health care professionals as an essential part of a healthy diet, but research shows that a Vitamin D deficiency is one of the most common and widespread nutritional disorders (effecting about 1 billion people worldwide – including both adults and children). This is why Public Health England recommended a daily Vitamin D3 supplement to be taken by all, but issues arise from Vitamin D supplementation when the body has an insufficient intake of Vitamin K2 to accompany it.
Vitamin D3 and Vitamin K2 both have integral roles in calcium absorption and utilization, bone health, cardiovascular health and the prevention of numerous diseases.
The synergistic reaction between the two vitamins is well noted in cellular, molecular and human studies. Vitamin K is essential for the activation and correct utilisation of Vitamin D, by maximizing the body’s ability to bind and absorb calcium within the bones. Without it, there is an inadequate activation of MGP (Matrix-Gla Protein) a strong inhibitor of vascular calcification. Vascular calcifications are mineral deposits on the walls of veins and arteries, which stick to fatty deposits and plaques that are already built up on the walls of blood vessels.
While Vitamin K ensures calcium is incorporated into the bones and does not manifest through artery calcification, Vitamin D works to promote the production of Vitamin K dependent proteins. Joint supplementation of Vitamin D and Vitamin K2 is essential to enable you to fulfil your Vitamin D requirements and the avoidance of CAC (coronary artery calcification) which can cause blood vessels to narrow and lead to the development of heart disease!
Increased Bone CalciumVitamin D3 ensures that calcium is absorbed easily and K2 activates the protein osteocalcin, which integrates calcium into bone. Without D3 and K2, calcium cannot do its job effectively.- Reduced Calcium Plaque in ArteriesVitamin K2 activates matrix GLA protein (MGP) to bind excess calcium and promote arterial flow and flexibility.
Maintains the health and increase the strength of bones and teeth
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