In this video I discuss calcium and vitamin K2 and their link to plaque build up in the arteries. This has been a researched for many years and today I’ll explain why its such an interesting topic and why this is a very important and chapter in our understanding of what's causing blockages in the arteries of the body. Remember that my videos are not a substitute for individualized medical care by a qualified physician. Always consult your physicians before making any diet, nutrition, medication, or lifestyle changes. Link to Part 2 of this talk: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z3njgh2nFRk Chapters: 0:00 Intro 0:36 Calcium Supplements and their risks 3:31 Always consult your physicians before taking calcium supplements 3:51 Relationship between calcium and other vitamins 5:22 Science behind how our bodies build bone 8:26 Types of Vitamin K 9:01 Coumadin and Vitamin K deficiency 9:52 Sources of Vitamin K1 and Vitamin K2 12:12 K2 deficiency and Morality 14:02 Outro References: Women's Health Initiative study https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/21505219/ The circulating inactive form of matrix Gla Protein (ucMGP) as a biomarker for cardiovascular calcification https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/18401181/ The Rotterdam Study https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/15514282/ My lectures: Addiction: Why You Can't Fast or Keep a Diet - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kN83jppeI7Q “Fasting for Survival” - null "The Fat Lies" - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4Uqj35nHB0g "The Bittersweet Truth" - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AbR1QwJwwpo My other Videos: How to shop for food playlist -    • How to Shop for Food   Why your Cardiac Examination is Incomplete - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rzb5r8FXpRU Treat High Blood Pressure's Root Cause - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yaf1swrS1_c What is a CT Angiogram (CTA) of the Heart? - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uHpN1FQ-Hvo What is Cardioversion? - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yb-srtyEOuY What is a Leadless Pacemaker? - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2CYZbeYSvVE What is Right Heart Catheterization? - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2hy05-dM-lM What is a Heart Attack? - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lPzT62_b4Ko Heart Attack Treatment - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N0vFV3wOGPU What is an Echocardiogram? - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DZ3G8P0L_sM Monitoring Heart Failure with CardioMEMS - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A35IsJxs6mw Introduction to Cardiac Catheterizations - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k4UyUBGnojU What is a Loop Recorder? - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mXHAuV27bs8 External Counterpulsation (ECP) for Chest Pain and Coronary Calcium - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4wd-3WyvlNQ Sign up for my Heart Health emails https://orlandocvi.com/heart-health-updates Subscribe to the Channel! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCOtQHehGWtblMp1gZC8Kq3Q Social Links: https://www.facebook.com/orlandocvi https://www.instagram.com/pradipjamnadasmd/ https://www.facebook.com/pradipjamnadasmd/ About Dr. Pradip Jamnadas, MD, MBBS, FACC, FSCAI, FCCP, FACP The founder and Chief Medical Officer of Cardiovascular Interventions, P.A. in Orlando Florida where, since 1990, he has been repeatedly recognized in local publications as a Top Doctor performing thousands of interventional procedures in hospital and out patient settings. As a consultant cardiologist with a large diversified inpatient and outpatient practice he is noted for his passions for teaching and illuminating prevention for cardiovascular disease . He is also a clinical assistant professor of medicine at The Florida State University and University of Central Florida. Disclaimer: The information provided is for general information and education purposes only and is not a substitute for individualized medical care by a qualified physician. All viewers should consult their physician before making any diet, nutrition, medication, or lifestyle changes. Any action you take upon the information that you find within this content is strictly at your own risk. Nothing here should be interpreted to create a doctor patient relationship. Neither Dr. Pradip Jamnadas nor Cardiovascular Interventions, PA will be liable for any damages or losses in connection with the content on this YouTube Channel.