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Essential Nutrient Vitamin K...Bones
The Alpha Swoletauri System prioritizes multivitamins. As I’ve mentioned before even when eating a healthy diet, we can be micronutrient deficient. My personal experience led me to having high blood pressure and 3 blood clots in my leg. As I investigated root causes for my conditions, I found that many things could effect the circulatory system. These nutrient deficiencies cause a ripple effect in the body and are very hard to pinpoint. I thought I would investigate what each vitamin does and what could be some of the issues of being deficient. If you are like me, you’re understanding of the vitamins is very basic. I learned that vegetables and liver are high in Vitamin K, and Vitamin K is good for the bones. As you’ll see, that’s only part of the story.
Vitamin K is an essential nutrient. This means that our body does not make enough of it on its own. We must consume Vitamin K. That is where things get complicated.
K1 (Phylloquinone) vs K2 (Menaquinone)
Vitamin K exists in many forms. The main categories of Vitamin K is K1 and K2. They play very different roles in the body. K1 is involved with Blood Clotting, Bone Formation and can be found in leafy greens. K1 is so important that it actually can be recycled. Therefore, deficiencies are rare. Plus, our bodies can make K2 from K1, and the bacteria in our colons can make K2 from K1.
K2 does several very important functions. One is getting the Calcium from your blood and soft tissues and into the Bones. K2 is also involved in the Mitochondria with making ATP. So, K2 is great for enhancing athletic performance
K1 is very easy to consume in a normal diet. It is found in leafy greens. K2 is made from Bacteria. A Deficiency is much more common with K2.
Note: Vitamin K can be damaged from freezing food. Cooking food does not damage Vitamin K.
I recommend taking D3+K2 along with a multivitamin and eating Olive Oil, Eggs, Peanut Butter, Seeds, Nuts (raw), Raw Sauerkraut, Fatty Fish, Meats and Livers.
What Vitamin K Actually Does
It’s more than just help your skin. Here is an excerpt from the National Health Institute:
“Vitamin K, the generic name for a family of compounds with a common chemical structure of 2-methyl-1,4-naphthoquinone, is a fat-soluble vitamin that is naturally present in some foods and is available as a dietary supplement [1]. These compounds include phylloquinone (vitamin K1) and a series of menaquinones (vitamin K2).
Vitamin K Roles in the Human Body:
- Blood Clotting: Essential for synthesizing proteins required for blood coagulation and activates clotting factors to prevent excessive bleeding.
- Bone Health: Regulated the binding of Calcium in Bones and activates a protein critical for bone formation and mineralization.
- Cardiovascular Health: Regulates the calcium levels in blood vessels
- Cell Metabolism: Helps cell’s Mitochondria make ATP for energy.
Vitamin K Plays a Major Role in Every Cell
Signs of Vitamin K Deficiency
Vitamin K deficiency is rare with Vitamin k1. A Vitamin K Deficiency can occur with K2. Unlike the other fat-soluble vitamins, the body stores very little Vitamin K. We do need to consume it on a regular basis. Newborns are at the highest risk of deficiency.
Prolonged Deficiency can lead to Arterial Calcification, Osteoporosis, and Cancer.
Early symptoms include:
- Bruising
- Bleeding Gums
- Nosebleeds
- Heavy Menstrual Bleeding
- Frequent Infections
- Blood in Urine or Stool
- Excessive Bleeding
- Bone Weakness
- Varicose Veins
Signs of Vitamin K Toxicity (Too Much)
It is possible to have too much Vitamin K. But, it is very rare. Be sure to get organic (whole foods) Vitamin K. The symptoms include Anemia, Jaundice, Liver Damage, Allergic Reactions.
Best Food Sources for Vitamin K:
- Spinach
- Kale
- Broccoli
- Green Tea
- Fermented Foods like Sauerkraut
- Beef Liver
- Cheese
- Eggs
- Nuts
Vitamin K1 vs K2:
Summation
As you can see. Vitamin K plays a major role in Skin-as we thought. But, it is also very important to many other functions of the body from head to toe. Vitamin K is important for our Bones, Heart, Liver, Colon, Cell Metabolism, Cardiovascular System. While most of us eat enough veggies to get enough Vitamin K1, we may not be eating foods for K2. Do you eat enough Seeds, Nuts, Liver, Olives to get your Vitamin K2? Maybe.
Recommendation
This is why I recommend a multivitamin as the backbone to the Alpha Swoletauri way. I also recommend the addition of a D3+K2 supplemet. With proper Micronutrition, we can focus on other aspects of our health. If you aren’t taking a multivitamin, you have no idea what could already be in the process of happening…stroke, heart attack, blindness.
Jer Scare
My real life example…I was lacking Folate. It led to blood clots. It could have led to Stroke, Heart Attack, Heart disease. My doctor could have said no more exercise, ice baths, sauna, your heart can’t take it. Then, 1 micronutrient deficiency could have caused a ripple effect through my body and life. Not only could my heart have been effected, but I then I also couldn’t experience the benefits of exercise, ice baths and sauna.
Conclusion
This is why I say take the multivitamin and eliminate that variable. If you’ve noticed, signs of micronutrient deficiencies are minor. Bone Weakness, Bleeding, Bruising, Swollen Leg (My real life example). Results from extended deficiencies are major. Blindness, Heart Disease, Lupus, Multiple Sclerosis, Stroke, Vascular Calcification. Most of us don’t run to the doctor for something minor. Something minor probably doesn’t warrant a full blood analysis. So, we figure it out when something major happens, The Stroke. Let’s be smart and beat it to the punch!!
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Fat-Soluble Vitamins:
Vitamin A
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“Vitamin E is a fat-soluble nutrient found in many foods. In the body, it acts as an antioxidant, helping to protect cells from the damage caused by free radicals. Free radicals are compounds formed when our bodies convert the food we eat into energy. People are also exposed to free radicals in the environment from cigarette smoke, air pollution, and ultraviolet light from the sun.
The body also needs vitamin E to boost its immune system so that it can fight off invading bacteria and viruses. It helps to widen blood vessels and keep blood from clotting within them. In addition, cells use vitamin E to interact with each other and to carry out many important functions.“
Vitamin D Roles in the Human Body:
- Bone Health: Enhances the absorption of Calcium and Phosphorus from the gut.
- Bone Growth: Unstable molecules that can damage cell membranes, proteins, DNA. They potentially lead to chronic diseases like Cancer.
- Immune System: Regulates the immune system.
- Cell Differentiation: Promotes cell differentiation and inhibits Cell Proliferation. This is a cancer prevention role.
- Insulin Regulation: Plays a role in insulin production and glucose metabolism.
Water Soluble Vitamins:
Vitamin B
Vitamin B Roles in the Human Body:
- B1: Helps convert Carbohydrates to energy, supports nerve function, and plays a role in muscle contraction.
- B2: Aids in energy production, supports cellular function, growth and development and helps maintain healthy skin and eyes.
- B3: Supports the metabolism by helping to convert nutrients to energy. Essential for DNA repair and the production of stress and sex hormones.
- B5: Crucial for the synthesis of coenzyme A, which is important for fatty acid metabolism and the synthesis of hormones and neurotransmitters.
- B6: Involved in Amino Acid metabolism, red blood cell production and the creation of neurotransmitters…….
Vitamin C
Vitamin C Roles in the Human Body:
- Antioxidant: Powerful Antioxidant that helps protect Cells from damage by free radicals. This reduces the risk of diseases such as heart disease and cancer.
- Collagen Synthesis: Essential for the biosynthesis of collagen. Collagen is a protein involved in clotting and maintaining the structure of skin, blood vessels, bones and connective tissue.
- Immune Function: boosts the immune system by stimulating the production and function of white blood cells. It enhances the skin’s defense system and helps wounds heal faster.
- Absorption of Iron: It improves the absorption of iron.
- Cardiovascular Health: Associated with a lower risk of cardiovascular disease.
- Eye Health: Reduces the risk of cataracts and macular degeneration.
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