If you’ve been diagnosed with osteoporosis or osteopenia, it is more than likely that your doctor prescribed an osteoporosis drug such as Fosamax followed by the proverbial calcium recommendation.
That’s exactly what happened to me after I was diagnosed with osteoporosis. My doctor also advised me to “drink plenty of milk”. Luckily, I did not follow his flawed advice and instead, I embarked on my own quest to conquer osteoporosis which culminated in the Save Our Bones Program.
Today, I want to share with you yet another piece of valuable information about a little-known bone health gem. It is vitamin K, best known for its blood clotting functions. In fact, vitamin K gets its name from the first letter of the German word “koagulation.”
If you are taking anticoagulant drugs, your doctor will most probably let you know that vitamin K counteracts the intended effects of your prescription and that you need to discuss with him or her your vitamin K intake. Otherwise, vitamin K is widely ignored by mainstream medicine, even though it is essential to your bone-building capacity.
Vitamin K helps your bones
Vitamin K is related to osteocalcin, also called bone Gla protein, which is a calcium-binding protein synthesized by osteoblasts or bone-building cells. It also works synergistically with vitamin D to regulate the production of osteoclasts, cells that remove old bone so that new bone can be deposited in its place.
In Chapter 3 of the Save Our Bones Program I write that bones are made up of 65% mineralized collagen and 35% collagen matrix made of minerals and other nutrients. The most prevalent mineral in bones is calcium. The calcium-binding capacity of osteocalcin is activated when it is chemically altered through a vitamin K-dependent process known as carboxylation.
Bone health benefits of Vitamin K stun researchers
Many scientific studies confirm Vitamin K’s positive effects on bone-building processes. One good example is an article published in the European Journal of Pharmacology by Akiyama and team. The researchers actually identified a process where a form of vitamin K2, a menaquinone known as MK-4, inhibits the formation of osteoclasts (Effect of vitamin K2 [menatetrenone] on osteoclast-like cell formation in mouse bone marrow cultures. 1994).
Interestingly, bisphosphonate drugs attempt to perform a similar function, but fail miserably at matching the well-coordinated performance of vitamin K. Because bisphosphonate drugs damage and distort osteoclasts, while vitamin K helps coordinate the right amount of osteoclast production with other bone cells so as to achieve the appropriate balance.
You see, bisphosphonates are synthetic drugs deprived of a biological role in bone metabolism unlike vitamins and other natural elements. How sad that this crucial distinction is ignored by mainstream medicine!
Another study on vitamin K and fracture prevention had such unexpected positive results that even its lead author, Dr. Angela Cheung, touted it “surprising”. (Vitamin K Supplementation in Postmenopausal Women with Osteopenia [ECKO Trial]: A Randomized Controlled Trial. 2008). Published in the journal PLoS Medicine, the study involved 440 postmenopausal women diagnosed with osteopenia.
Half of the participants were given a vitamin K1 supplement and the other half took a placebo for two years, with 261 continuing for two more years. While bone density scans showed equal bone loss in both groups, over the four year study period more than double the women who took the placebo suffered fractures compared to the group that took the vitamin K. But unfortunately…
Mainstream medicine is curiously skeptical of vitamin K’s bone health benefits
Typical of the complete disregard for natural health solutions in mainstream medicine and despite her excellent study results, Dr. Cheung is skeptical. She writes that it is “premature” to recommend vitamin K to osteoporosis patients. And Dr. Roberto Pacifici, director of the division of endocrinology at Emory University in Atlanta, commented on the same study in a WebMD interview that he was unimpressed with the results and that “people should not go out and buy vitamin K because of this study.” But why not? Especially since…
A myriad of other scientific studies also support the use of vitamin K for bone health
It seems that most doctors have conveniently forgotten about the Nurses’ Health Study that followed 72,327 registered nurses for ten years. This is one of the largest research projects showing that nurses with the lowest vitamin K intake had a 30% higher risk of hip fracture than those with the highest vitamin K intake (Feskanich D. et al. “Vitamin K intake and hip fractures in women: a prospective study”. American Journal of Clinical Nutrition. 1999). The median vitamin K consumption for this study was 169 micrograms per day, all derived from foods sources rather than from supplements. Diane Feskanich writes that this “…suggests the need for a higher vitamin K requirement than the current recommended dietary allowance…”
Just because doctors turn their back on such an excellent bone health vitamin, it doesn’t mean that you should too. So am giving you the…
Best sources of Vitamin K
All varieties of vitamin K are fat-soluble and belong to a chemical category called naphthoquinones, but there are two basic types of vitamin K. Phylloquinones, or vitamin K1 which is made by plants and menaquinones or vitamin K2 synthesized by intestinal bacteria.
Unlike vitamin K1, vitamin K2 does not concentrate in the liver. The body stores only limited amounts of vitamin K in the liver, so it is important to have enough bio-available K2 in the body.
The richest dietary sources of K1 are green leafy vegetables, such as spinach, Brussels sprouts, green beans, asparagus, and broccoli. Green peas, romaine lettuce, and bell peppers are some of the less concentrated but still very good sources of this vitamin. Even spices such as fresh parsley, oregano, thyme, basil, black and cayenne pepper are rich in vitamin K1.
Even though it is fat-soluble, there is no documented toxicity with high doses of vitamin K, with the exception of synthetic K3 or menadione, which I do not recommend.
The Adequate Intake (AI) for vitamin K for adult women is 90 micrograms and 120 micrograms for men. To give you an idea of what a low level this is, one cup of boiled spinach has 889 micrograms of vitamin K1.
If you are following the Save Our Bones Program it is really easy for you to get enough vitamin K1. However, for maximum bone-building benefits I recommend you add a K2 supplement to your dietary intake.
The best natural source of vitamin K2 is derived from fermenting a unique form of soy known in Japan as natto. One capsule a day of this vitamin K2 has 50 micrograms, and it is best absorbed when taken with food. If you are on anticoagulant medication, it doesn’t necessarily mean that you won’t be able to supplement vitamin K, but you should consult with your doctor.
Are you already taking a vitamin K supplement? Will you start now? Share your thoughts with us by leaving a comment below.
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February 2, 2012
What about the sugar in fruit and dried fruit as raisins and dates?Surfing on the internet you find many lists with alcalic and acid food.They differ from each other in an very extremely way.Very confusing.
January 31, 2012
Hello Vivian,
I’ve just gotten your book. Thanks. According to recent very seroius medical researh vitamins/mineral supplementation is negative for people health. My doctors particulary did not recommend me to take Mg, C for kidney.The reasearch showed that Co, B1 could be harmful; Ca is under question.
So I’d like to use food for all vit/min.
Now New Chapter manufactures vitamins from food but they use fermented soy. I see some scary notes on K2 which has fermented soy.
I’ve heard that soy is genetically modified. Fermentation is also not good process. Soy is not good for the weak thyroid.So I want to stop taking all supplements excluding probably CoQ10 which is good for BP and which I can not find with the food. At your short references for the most important vitamins and minerals for bone health you mentioned several of them including also licopen and polyphenols. (There are some contradictions)
Could you please tell me which major food and how much I should use daily to get most imortant vitamins and minerals? (I meand food rich with them)
Note: I use almond milk and salmon and Gerlsteiner mineral water to get 1200 mg Ca and 600 IU D3. I eat buckweet to get 400 mg Mg (water also).
Kiwi, Brussel sprouts – give 70% of DV for K (label). Kiwi – 100% of C.
When I exercise I feel some pain on the hips. Is that symptom of ostepososis? I am 75 (take lethotyroxine and diovan which i want to replace with CoQ10)
Appreciate your help
Leonard Green
January 30, 2012
There is an excellent book about Vit K2 “Vit K2 and the Calcium Paradox”. I recommend it very highly. It is a newly published book and answers many and various concerns about not just bone health but health. Vit K2 may be a very important piece of the health puzzle.
January 20, 2012
I believe a diet rich in vegetables and fruit will supply adequate Vitimin K. Those of us who have suffered blood clots should not be taking Vit.K supplements which may lead to more unwanted clotting.
December 30, 2011
I would like to try Vitamin K, it depends on the cost.
January 14, 2012
I have been taking activk2 for a month now. It’s cheap but i can’t find it online. It’s only in selected pharmacies. But i was recommended it by the pharmacist. Can go wrong with £11.99 for 50 day supply.
December 13, 2011
Even though I already take vitamin K, your comments are informative and support comments I’ve heard other places.
December 13, 2011
I have been taking Vitamin K1 and vitamin K2 for about one year. I have eaten small amounts of natto with rice on several occasions.
December 13, 2011
Natto has a strange taste.
November 30, 2011
Great article. I just ordered the Ultra Vitamin K with Advance Vitamin K2 a couple of weeks ago. Haven’t been on it that long yet, but feel the longer I’m on it, I’ll start seeing improvement with my body. I’ve been eating lots of fresh spinach and broccoli every week. I also have IBS, which is a real pain in the butt, especially when I eat ray veggies. If it’s not one thing, it’s another.
November 23, 2011
I read your info re vitamin K with interest. Unfortunately, those of us who must take Coumedin,(Warfarin) are advised to avoid vitamin K, and to limit intake of green vegetables.
Any suggestions?
December 13, 2011
Tell your doctor why you are interested in taking vitamin K2, and ask your doctor if it would be possible.
December 13, 2011
Also ask your doctor if it is possible for you to take vitamin K1 safely. Be sure to follow your doctor’s answer and advice.
November 6, 2011
Just one more example of how Mother Nature knows best!
I have been taking Vitamin K for some time now, and most certainly will continue after reading this very impressive article. Thank you!
November 4, 2011
When my doctor gave me the results of my DEXA scan (osteopenia/osteoporosis), I spoke with my naturopath, who prescribed a Vitamin K supplement: Osteo K, manufactured by NBI. It contains 22.5 mg of K2, 1000 IU of vitamin D3, and 500 mg of calcium citrate in a dose of 3 capsules. (Recommended dosage 3 capsules twice a day.) When I mentioned this to my regular doc, she agreed to wait a year or two to see the results.
November 1, 2011
Regarding your comment,”The best natural source of vitamin K2 is derived from fermenting a unique form of soy known in Japan as natto.”
I’m a breast cancer survivor taking anti hormones or blockers. In a nutrition class I took, I was told to stay away from soy. I think it was due to soy producing a natural hormone on which cancer thrives on.
November 10, 2011
fermented soy does not fall into that category, it is ok
October 28, 2011
Does the spinach have to be boiled. I eat it fresh or just wilted.
October 28, 2011
Spinach is great no matter how you serve it — raw, wilted, cooked — they’re all fine!
The only issue would be overcooking, especially over boiling, which would remove a lot of the nutrients. So enjoy your spinach!
September 19, 2011
I was taking Natto and my Dr became very upset since I take a cancer medication which can cause clots.
Is it ok to consume fresh vegetables with K under these conditions? I was diagnosed with Osteopenia just after I started taking Aromatase Inhibitors(cancer treatment)
Am not taking bisphosphanates___no way—not ever!!!
What to do?
January 2, 2012
Hello Marie, It was so nice to hear what you had to say. I wish I had all the answers! I, too, am a cancer survivor who is on aromatase. I started with Arimidex, but soon had a vertabrae fracture (T7) My oncology Dr. then put me on Aromasin. It’s been 4 mts and I’m still in pain from the fracture. It’s tempting not to take these drugs, either. When I complained to my endocrinologist he just handed me a prescription for “Atelvia” and told me that it would “fix” that problem. Now,,,,who do I believe? Do I have to decide between cancer or osteoporosis???? Cancer is more deadly, of course….BUT osteoporosis totally destroys your quality of life. I’m already having to curb my activities,,,like swimning, horseback riding, most dancing (I can do lite line dancing) I can’t take the risk of partner swing dancing because some guys swing and twirl you too hard while your arms are over your head. I can walk the treadmill but if I do the eliptical I’m hurting for days. My recovery from osteoporosis is going to be tough,,,and that’s hard after cancer, as you know. Be careful,,,those drugs are nasty!!!!
September 3, 2011
Why am I no longer receiving the newsletters? Its been a couple of months, and I miss it. Found it very enlightening and helpful.
August 28, 2011
I have heard that Vitamin K only available as K1
(Phytradone). Vivian, please give your take on this.
August 28, 2011
Vitamin K2 is readily available, D. If you can’t find it by asking at a local health food store or vitamin shop, try doing an online search. Vitacost (http://vitacost.com) is a good source for discount supplements.
November 10, 2011
I eat two packages a day of NATTO for breakfast, since last March, I am due for a bone scan in July, can’t wait to see if I improve, also have brought my D levels up to above 50 from 26 and take my calcium at the proper time, away from my multi vit..I was diagnosed w osteopenia 4 years ago…my dr does not want me on the drugs, and I refuse to be…. I am conducting my own little experiment w diet and exercise…lets hope it works!
November 10, 2011
also, NATTO is so good for your gut, good bacteria to help absorb all the nutrients in your food..I love it
August 29, 2011
Thanks for the quick reply.
In my once daily multi-Vit,which I have been taking for years, KI is included @300mcg. I also eat the majority of vegs which contain K1. should I take K2 also?
August 29, 2011
D, please read my blog post on Vitamin K for more info: http://saveourbones.com/vitamin-k-osteoporosis/
August 21, 2011
I will be looking for Vit.K as soon as I go to a drugstore, or healthfood place. I’m told I have osteoporoses in the worst way, however’ i haven’t noticed any signs but I’m told when I get SIGN It may be too late. i will be on vitamin K real soon, along with my vit.D.
August 12, 2011
Wow, Vivian I appreciate so much this information! It is so valuable, and not too expensive to incorporate in my diet! With sincere gratitude, Denise Sanders
August 11, 2011
Vitamin K is in a lot of cereal products too.
I’m not keen on the Natto (estrogen from the soy) for women who have had breast cancer.
July 18, 2011
I want to take 200 mcg of vitamin K2(from natto)together with a baby aspirin each day – for osteoporosis and stable angina respectively. The doctor prescribed metoproplol but many comments from those who have taken it are quite concerning. I was thinking of hawthorn extract in its place. My blood pressure is fine. Would the K2 and daily aspirin(81mg) be a relatively safe combination?
July 7, 2011
Vivian
Please call if you ever get time.
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July 7, 2011
God Bless You Vivian
Your work will affect the lives of millions of deserving folks.
Lloyd Clayton
Founder, Clayton College of Natural Health
June 12, 2011
I was diagnosed with osteoporosis at age 52, that was 4 years ago. I take calcium, vitamin D, Vitamin K2, and magnesium. I have walked as much as possible. I was taking pilate classes and sometimes switching to yoga classes. I was also doing some light weight exercises. About, 4 weeks ago in a yoga class, I hurt my foot. I thought it was a sprain. It was a little swollen. I went for xrays they could not see anything. Then, my doctor decided to send me for a bone scan. There it was a fracture. I am frightened, what will happen next. I do have your book and have started the combination eating. I am seeing a physiotherapist so I could continue my exercise with professional supervision. My foot is now worse then before. At first I was able to walk on it carefully, I could actually weight bear, but now I am on crutches, could I have actually made it worse by exercising.
Hope you can help me
Thanks
Mary
June 5, 2011
I am so grateful for your research re Vit K as I just read an article in Bottom Line and I do see some other negative reporting. I have had osteoporosis since age 50 inspite of all my weight bearing exercise, so I have been researching my situation for years. I have always been adivsed to take one of the commercial oateo drugs, but because of the long list of horrible SE have never taken any. I happened upon a product of 4 Chinese herbs at http://www.tangonutrition.com called OsteoPhase that I have been taking (not at full rec dose) for 3 years. I did have one F/U bone density after only one year taking the caps, and my total hip and femoral neck readings were improved. I have changed my diet to include much more green leafy veggies and will continue to read about benefits of Vit K. I would be happy to share your article with my customers at http://www.tayloryourevent.com. Please let me know your approval. Thank you.
June 4, 2011
I have been diagnosed w/ osteo arthiritis and i am taking naproxen 500mg 2x daily and I take 3,000 mg of calcium w/vit d and flex joint daily. I drink the milk I have lost 11 lbs but i dont know what else to do and if you can tell me if the med naproxen is a meds i need i will start the vit k supplement and see how this works. thanks for the info. it helps
May 11, 2011
If VitK helps blood clot, HOW can it cause nose bleeds. Hesitatant to consume VitK for bone health IF it could cause my blood to thicken which in layman’s terms is opposite of blood thinning effects which are recommended to prevent stroke and heart problems. Pls clarify. From – Owner of Save Our Bones Book
May 13, 2011
Sylvia, Vitamin K deficiency actually causes nosebleeds – not the other way around. From the Linus Pauling Institute website (http://lpi.oregonstate.edu/infocenter/vitamins/vitaminK/):
“Overt vitamin K deficiency results in impaired blood clotting, usually demonstrated by laboratory tests that measure clotting time. Symptoms include easy bruising and bleeding that may be manifested as nosebleeds, bleeding gums, blood in the urine, blood in the stool, tarry black stools, or extremely heavy menstrual bleeding. In infants, vitamin K deficiency may result in life-threatening bleeding within the skull (intracranial hemorrhage)”
August 17, 2011
Vivian, I have seen vitamin K stop nosebleeds first hand. Many years ago, I told a co-worker to get some to stop his frequent nosebleeds. For 90 days he had none. Then he ran out and within a week had another nosebleed. The fellow would eat a $100 bill before he would eat any spinach.
Most K-2 marketed today is extracted from Natto, which is a fermented soy product. The fermentation undoubtedly produces many compounds other than K-2, and some of these compounds are likely carried along in the extraction process. Nosebleeds could be a reaction to one of these compounds — like a food sensitivity.
Anyone who gets nosebleeds and thinks its ‘from vitamin K,’ should try a different brand produced by a different method.
May 9, 2011
My Ultra Vitamin for Woman has 150mcg of Vit.K?Is this too much and can it be harmful?
April 25, 2011
Appreciate all your good recommendations.
April 7, 2011
Again, thanks for the great information. Arlene
April 3, 2011
Vivian, I too have osteoporosis with -260 and -280 in my hips. I also have a Clotting disorder. Anti Cardio Lipid. I have only had one Blood clot and that was due to an injury of my left ankle eightteen years ago. I do eat all of the veggies. I now a have a normal D level and am trying to keep it so I will absorb the Calcium you reccomended. AlgeCal. I am walking and trying to add additiona steps and use wrist weights. I have desire but I run out of time. I still work 24-30 hours caring for Three little girls 5, 3. and 1. Believe me I get lots of exercise with these little girls. I am all for “Saving my bones” and I am reading and rereading all your good advice. I even sent in and got another SaveourBones program for my friend Tina. I share part of her house. We are good friends and are encouraging eachother. She is an Osteopenia Girl and took those nasty Dr. drugs but quit them all together. Thank God she has not had a fracture. We both want to Save Our Bones. So we can with your help and our change of diet and added /vitamins. We want to be healthy as we enter the senior years of our lives. Thanks for your interesting articles. I do try to comment on those I can. I wish I had known about you before this problem. Best Regards and I am getting lots from your program. Joycccc
April 1, 2011
Vivian, I am wondering what the role of vitamin K is if I have already (sadly) had a Reclast yearly infusion (Nov. 2010). Will it over-ride the bisphosphonate problems? Will it help my bones to be made more normal in spite of the bisphosphonates? Thanks!
April 3, 2011
Hi Shelley,
Yes, Vitamin K will still help. In fact it’s even more essential if you’ve taken osteoporosis drugs.
January 2, 2012
Vivian Thank you for that answer
March 23, 2011
Thank you for the information of K2 menoquinone
and the osteoporosis with fracture. My husband & I have been taking this for over a year now,
but my bone density does not show improvement in the spine. Hip is stable, 8 months ago.
K2(45mcg),K1(240mcg)& Natokinase(45mg)capsule.
VitD 1000 IU & Magnesium 400mg are also taken. Four sisters had fractures, moderate to severe osteoporosis. We all are retired.Please advise,
if you are busy to respond I can understand. Thank you again. Rose
March 8, 2011
How much Vitamin K is too much. My supplement has 150 mg. If you have had blood clots in your legs, is it safe to take?
March 26, 2011
Hi Rebecca,
The Adequate Intake for K is 90 mcg for women and 120 mcg for men. But 150 mcg is certainly not too much; 1 cup of chopped broccoli has 220 mcg.
According to Linus Pauling: “Although allergic reaction is possible, there is no known toxicity associated with high doses of the phylloquinone (vitamin K1) or menaquinone (vitamin K2) forms of vitamin K.”
Of course, you should check with your doctor about potential clotting issues.
January 31, 2012
Vivian..I am sitting here re reading this post and trying not to cry. I think I am catching on. I never thought I would figure this thing out. There is so much to know. I am on a raw vegan diet and I eat e lots of greens. I decided on the Garden of Life Raw Vitamin Code Raw Calcium. The Vit K is described as K2 derived from Natto but the bottle only describes it as Vit K 200mcgs. It also has 3.8 mgs of Strotium. I couldn’t find any without it. How am I doing. I will get a different one if this isn’t good. Hope to hear from you. This is very stressful to know if I’m doing the right thing. Lynn
March 7, 2011
Hello Vivian,
Thanks to your advice, I have been taking vitamin K2 for a couple years.
Much appreciation,
Veronica
March 18, 2011
Hi, I ordered my K2 vitamins the other day, and can’t wait to start taking it…I wish I knew about it a day sooner…
February 25, 2011
My daughter was told by a friend that Strontium, found in the soil in Scotland is good for strengthening bones and that the basic form should not be too expensive.
What is your opinion about this.
Kate
December 13, 2011
Have you looked up strontium in Vivian’s book?
January 12, 2011
Dear Vivian,
I am on warfarin so Vitamin K foods are a ‘no no’. Enjoy your articles.
Doreen
July 7, 2011
I am on 80mg aspirin plus Plavix and other heart medications. I have stayed away from calcium with vitamin k for that reason.
jt
December 17, 2010
It makes sense to me to take organic forms of calcium. However, I am concerned that these concentrated forms from seaweed are likely to contain toxic heavy metals. Can anyone recommend organic forms of supplemental calcium which are not derived from seaweed?
December 7, 2010
cloves have about the most K ..dont they?
November 20, 2010
After falling down a flight of stairs whilst working and can nolonger work. The pain is severe enough to now warrant a replacement knee and yet even working in hospitals i am not scared to have the op at all. would vitiman k assist the grow of new gartli ? sorry not used to computer!!as there is none left in my left knee at all so the doc tells me.I would appreciate your comment and avice on this subject very much. Regards Alan Watson.
November 18, 2010
I suffered a compression fracture of L1 a year ago while attempting to lift my mother off the floor after a fall. I have tried two different meds orally but was unable to tolerate them and now the specialist is recommending other medications. I have started the Save Your Bones program but the doctor feels given my history this isn’t enough.Does this program help people who have had a fracture?
November 9, 2010
I brought your book.
I am not on medication anymore. But the doctor when he did a blood test on me said my body was not absorbing Vit D. He had me on 50,000 mg of Vit D per week for three months, but instead of increasing my vit D, it decreased it. Prior to that I was on it for 3 months. ( My bones really ached when I took it. What can I do to help my body absorb Vit D? I was doing better before I took such large doses.
November 10, 2010
Hi Saundra,
Take a look at the type of Vitamin D you’re taking. The best and most efficiently-absorbed form of vitamin D is D3 (cholecalciferol) and not D2 (ergocalciferol). Vitamin D3 (up to 2,000 IU’s in the winter) and moderate sun exposure are the best ways to raise your serum levels of Vitamin D.
November 8, 2010
I see that you recommend a soy product for Vitamin K. I have had breast cancer two times and was told to stay away from soy. Comments?
November 8, 2010
I really want to take a K-2 supplement, and have done so. But everytime I start taking it (50 mcg MenaQ7), I get small nosebleeds. Thinking it could also cause bleeding or a bleed out in the brain, it scares me.
Couldn’t this be disastrous for some people?
I’m NOT on any blood thinner drugs.
P.
August 17, 2011
Most K-2 marketed today is extracted from Natto, which is a fermented soy product. The fermentation undoubtedly produces many compounds other than K-2, and some of these compounds are likely carried along in the extraction process. Your nosebleeds are probably a reaction to one of these compounds — like a food sensitivity.
Try to determine how the K-2 you have consumed was produced (from Natto or not). Then try a different brand that is produced by a different method. This will probably solve your nosebleed problem.
January 18, 2011
The exact same thing happens to me! Glad I’m not the only one. And I also worried about the brain bleed out. Have tried about 4 times to take the K-2, and get nosebleeds every time. Am not on blood thinners. This scares me.
January 31, 2012
Scares me too. No nose bleeds here, but bruises that don’t go away easily. Hopefully the vit k will help that. I think bleeding is from not enough vit K.
November 4, 2010
Thanks for the information I will speak with my doctor in reguards to vitamin K2. In tour debt….Thanks, Arlene
October 24, 2010
I read the article about Vitamin K. I am schduled for hip surgery. I have been taking asprin for pain. Would that interfere with Vitamin K assimilation? Thank you for the info re Vit K. Betty
October 21, 2010
I find Vivien’s blog really useful, packed with sensible advice . Thank you so much for keeping us in touch . May you be blessed with good health for looking after the interest of others .
October 19, 2010
The vitimin K article is interesting. I will in-
crease my intake of green veges. However, I have
been daignosed with breast cancer and was told not
to have soy products. What is your
recommendation for K2 in this case? Thank you
for the wonderful information.
October 11, 2010
Hello Vivian,
I was diagnosed with osteo arthritis in my knees 3 years ago. My doctor only suggested that I take glucosamine tablets, as there was really nothing else that could be done medically. I do take the above as well as fish oil, but to be honest nothing really works. I understand the difference between osteoporosis and osteoarthritis, Will anything work or do I have to have a knee reconstruction eventually.
Thankyou I love your knowledg on these subjects and look forward to trying what ever I can and you recommend. THANKYOU
October 8, 2010
I’m wondering what your opinion is of coral calcium as a supplement. It was very popular a few years ago but I don’t hear much about it anymore.
September 5, 2010
I am on Advar (Asthma medication) which causes osteoporosis. My Doctor gave me fosavance and I have been taking it for the last few months. Because I am on a drug that causes osteoporosis should I continue taking Fosavance or do your program.I feel that I am in a situation that I am damned if I do and damned if I don’t.