Re: got sex hormone test back / vitamin K & Bone Health

[Guest guest]

Hi Kitty: the importance of Vit K in bone health has become much more widely

recognized recently.

Bone mineralization

Three vitamin-K dependent proteins have been isolated in bone: osteocalcin,

matrix Gla protein (MGP), and protein S. Osteocalcin (also called bone Gla

protein) is a protein synthesized by osteoblasts (bone-forming cells). The

synthesis of osteocalcin by osteoblasts is regulated by the active form of

vitamin D, 1,25(OH)2D3 or calcitriol. The mineral-binding capacity of

osteocalcin requires vitamin K-dependent gamma-carboxylation of three glutamic

acid residues. The function of osteocalcin is unclear but is thought to be

related to bone mineralization. MGP has been found in bone, cartilage, and soft

tissue, including blood vessels. The results of animal studies suggest MGP

prevents the calcification of soft tissue and cartilage, while facilitating

normal bone growth and development. The vitamin K-dependent anticoagulant

protein S is also synthesized by osteoblasts, but its role in bone metabolism is

unclear. Children with inherited protein S deficiency suffer complications

related to increased blood clotting as well as decreased bone density (7, 10,

11).

from

ttp://lpi.oregonstate.edu/infocenter/vitamins/vitaminK/

> >

> >

> >

> >

> >

> >

> >

> > Hi guys. I am hoping for some insight.... I got my ZRT test back and my

values are awful.� I know this isn't the place for sex hormone testing but

the adrenal group is closed until�Sunday and I was hoping for some

feedback!

> > �

> > estradiol 1.4� <1.3-3.3>

> > Progesterone� 45 L� <75-270>

> > Ratio Pg/E2 32 L�� <100-500>

> > Testosterone�� 5 L� <16-47>

> > DHEA <1.0 L� <3.9-11.4>

> > Cortisol� 3.9� <3.7-9.5> but I am taking HC

> > �

> > So pretty much everything is in the toilet and I feel correspondingly

crappy.... I would love any advice, ways to dose etc.

> > Thanks!

> > �

> > Kitty

> >

>

[Guest guest]

I take Vit K2 as well for my bones. I get it from Jarrow. The natural is what

you want. There are lots of studies why it is better than the synthetic for some

reason, sort of like natural vs. synthetic vit. E.

In Japan, they give people 10 MG, not mcg of K2 for bone issues!!

Kathleen

> > >

> > >

> > >

> > >

> > >

> > >

> > >

> > > Hi guys. I am hoping for some insight.... I got my ZRT test back and my

values are awful.� I know this isn't the place for sex hormone

testing but the adrenal group is closed until�Sunday and I was hoping

for some feedback!

> > > �

> > > estradiol 1.4� <1.3-3.3>

> > > Progesterone� 45 L� <75-270>

> > > Ratio Pg/E2 32 L�� <100-500>

> > > Testosterone�� 5 L� <16-47>

> > > DHEA <1.0 L� <3.9-11.4>

> > > Cortisol� 3.9� <3.7-9.5> but I am taking HC

> > > �

> > > So pretty much everything is in the toilet and I feel correspondingly

crappy.... I would love any advice, ways to dose etc.

> > > Thanks!

> > > �

> > > Kitty

> > >

> >

>