Natto can prevent cavities!

[Trailing]

I discovered that natto is high in K2 which is lacking in vegans and which the lack of can cause frequent cavities. Natto is high in K2 besides the other possible help with reversing the symptoms of Parkinson's as I posted recently.

Here is the link I came across today. You have to check it out. askthedentist.com › vitamin-k2-benefits Vitamin K2 Benefits for Dental Health - Ask the Dentist

Wow! I can't believe I came across. Hope you all can see the connection.

[Boscoejean]

It sounds like K is beneficial and also vitamin D3

"Vitamin D is one of the biggest contributors to your dental health, as it can lower the risk of tooth decay and gum disease"

verywellhealth.com/does-vit....

[MarionP in reply to Boscoejean]

K2, not "K." What people casually call "vitamin K" is actually K1, re clotting (what you get from kale and broccoli and such)...plus you need D3 as K1's activating cofactor).

Very differently, the subject of natto and "k"is actually K2, calcium preservation and pushing calcium into your bones where it is needed to produce bone tissue and serve bone density. Very distinct, nothing to do with K1. And you can overdose on K1.

Please don't fail to note the BIG difference.

[Boscoejean in reply to MarionP]

yes K2 --we take K2 and D3

[MarionP in reply to Boscoejean]

Good. It's part of the formula. Many people do not know the critical role of D3 and how many vital functions is part of. D3 deficiency underlies so many different things... If you know that you're ahead of the game. Bravo!

[chartist]

Vitamin K2M7 also helps to prevent osteopenia/osteoporosis and is also quite useful for diabetes and atherosclerosis!

pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/380...

ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articl...

And a very good safety profile to boot! Yes, I take it!

Art

[JayPwP in reply to chartist]

Is this a safe quantity to take?

K1 K2

[chartist in reply to JayPwP]

Yes.

Art

[Trailing in reply to JayPwP]

I can't give you such advice. You should check the link above to find out more. One tablespoon of Natto contains approx. 150 mcg. of K2 as MK-7. And my multi contains 240 mcg of K1. But you really should check out the link above. Just copy and google it.

[gomelgo]

I started taking a teaspoon at breakfast, and a t spoon in the late afternoon. I wonder if it's different depending on whether you're eating it, or taking a powder supplement.

[Trailing in reply to gomelgo]

Eating the whole food is always better with added benefits and less likely to cause any side effects. Also since it is so high in K2 I don't see any reason to take the supplement form.

I found that just sprinkling some salt on it makes it go down much easier too. I think you should start with small amounts at first and gradually increase.

One thing everyone should know is that it does thin the blood and no one on blood thinners should take it without consulting their doctor.

[gomelgo in reply to Trailing]

Yeah it's a bit bitter. Bur I got a few flavors, and will see how the others do.

[Bracondale]

Thank you for this Trailing....such a great article. So much useful content on this dentist's site!