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What about vit K2 for osteoporosis?

6 years ago•5 Replies

Had very strong bones until about 64 then given thyroxine. Dose became too high. Then, in June 2016, broke left wrist (left handed). Subsequently received three six Lynn jabs of Denosamab and calcium and vit D.

But is calcium going into the bones or into arteries? Read about importance of vit K2 which is in the French diet of cheese, cream, butter, eggs etc. Said to direct calcium to bones.

What are views of forum, please? Makes sense to me when the French have much lower incidences of heart problems. I also have genetically high cholesterol but had clear arteries when tested three years ago! Interesting!

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Met006 years ago

Yes, Vit K2 is needed to help direct calcium to the bones; and also magnesium. For most people it should be possible to get enough calcium from diet, but many of us need a high dose of Vit D3 supplement, particularly as we get older. I also take boron, zinc, Vit C and silica (the latter from Volvic water), drink kefir (great for probiotics), eat a healthy diet (low sugar, daily nuts and seeds, plenty of fruit and veg), and get plenty of exercise, including with weights. All of these are important for bone health.

annelii• in reply toMet006 years ago

Good set of recommendations, more or less what I follow after much research.

6 years ago

Kandahar - prebiotics, resistant starches in cold potatoes, cold rice, these feed the probiotics and help strengthen the microbiome which then can make best use of the healthy diet that suits you best. I mix wholegrain mustard and kefir to put on potato salad, salmon, lettuce, beans. Best to start with very small amounts and build tolerance to the activity in the gut.

trishbindefeld6 years ago

Vitamin K 2 - mk7 (not mk4 ) is an important supplement if you are taking large doses of Vitamin D or on a calcium supplement. You want the calcium directed into your bones not your soft tissue, but you also need magnesium to keep it there. Buy a supplement. K2 - mk7 is almost impossible to get from a western diet.

Kandahar6 years ago

Done that, thanks, Trish. Would be good to be able to see it working!