2 studies: Vitamin K2 for heart/vascular health

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An animal study and a 10-year human study show reduced and/or reversed

arterial calcification (hardening of the arteries) as a result of

vitamin K2 in the diet. Quotes and links from 2 articles on the

studies below.

Regards,

Dave

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" . . . .high-dose vitamin K supplement reduced calcium precipitates

associated with hardening of the arteries by 37 per cent in rats. . . . "

http://www.nutraingredients.com/news/ng.asp?id=72666

" It has been previously shown in the Journal of Nutrition that high

Vitamin K2 consumption was linked to lower coronary heart disease,

less aortic calcification and lower all cause mortality. In this

study, 4,800 elderly subjects with no history of heart disease were

followed for 10 years, and it was found that 45 micrograms/day of

natural vitamin K2 resulted in 50% decreased arterial calcification

and a similarly decreased cardiovascular mortality risk. "

http://www.plthomas.com/news%20release%20K2%20december%202006.htm