Role of Vitamin K2 in Kidney Disease-Part 2

We answer your top questions from our first episode on Vitamin K2 and kidney health. You can watch that episode here if you haven't seen it yet: • Role of Vitamin K2 in ...
⏰ Timestamps ⏰
0:00 Introduction
1:00 Blood thinners and Vitamin K2
3:28 Plant and animal sources of Vitamin K2
5:38 How much K2 and D3 to take
8:52 Should vitamin K2 and D3 be taken together or separate
10:35 Specific supplement brands for K2
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Sean Hashmi, MD, MS, FASN
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[@abramjones9091]

These 2 make a great team

[@tanveerhussainraja9765]

very nicely explained Mishal thanks

[@PlantBasedKidneyHealth]

Our pleasure!

[@thomaspatterson518]

Does it interfere with low dose aspirin therapy

[@zonrey2781]

I developed osteopenia in 3 places from taking anastrozole for almost 11 years and Exemestane since April 2021 due to breast ca recurrence. Learned about K2 from you. In just a few months of taking K2 with Vitamin D3, my bone density test have shown huge improvement in my lumbar spine and femoral heads. I’ve been taking D3 for years because without it my blood level of D is low. My oncologist said maybe that’s why I got breast cancer. Thank you.

[@PlantBasedKidneyHealth]

wow so glad you saw improvement in just a few months

[@M00159]

He thinks maybe you got breast cancer BECAUSE you’ve been taking d 3 for years? Or because your vitamin d3 levels were too low?

[@zonrey2781]

@@M00159 I only started taking Vitamin D3 in 2011 after my test showed Low blood Vitamin D. It was my GYN doctor who ordered the test. My primary doctor never ordered the test. After I told my oncologist about my low D result my oncologist said maybe that’s why I got breast cancer. I was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2010. Even my oncologist did not test me for vitamin D.

[@M00159]

@@zonrey2781 Thanks for the clarity. I guess vitamin d 3 then is a good vitamin to take! You seem to be doing well with your battle against breast cancer. I assume it’s in remission, and, if correct, I’m very happy for you! How much vitamin d3 do you take daily? Yeah, doctors don’t typically test vitamin levels, not sure why. Kudos to your OB/GYN doctor! It’s important to be your own advocate and be proactive with your own healthcare.

[@zonrey2781]

@@M00159 I take Vitamin D3 50,000iu once a month. 2000iu daily with NatureMade K2 100mcg. Initially I was instructed to take 50,000iu once a week plus 2000iu daily for 3 months. When my blood D level went up to 40 the 50,000 was changed to once a month. Turned out low D level runs in my father’s side. With just taking D3, I developed osteopenia. With K2 for just a few months my bone density test shows huge improvement in 3 places. Bone density test is every 2 years for me.

[@dougdekuiper3194]

“Talk to your Dr”, they do not know.

[@PlantBasedKidneyHealth]

"They" are not allowed to provide individualized medical advice to people that are not patients/clients. So they can provide education and information on the channel, but for any medical or individualized nutrition advice, people must check with their doctor and healthcare team that knows their unique situation.

[@jayjaychadoy9226]

I recently have been diagnosed with hypo or hyper parathyroid, and have stage 2 kidney disease. I had no idea!

[@tonyhawkins2958]

Is k2mk7 safe to take with Xalrelto blood thinner?. This blood thinner does not have the restrictions of coumadin .

[@R3YR3Y11]

Does K2 and D3 raise creatinine?

[@nickgoldring1446]

The critical question should be: Is it ineffective if you take d3 separately from k2? (The combination supplement isn't always available).

[@firuzanekinci-cole9359]

What about taking Baby Aspirin along with K2? Will it have the same risk of lowering the effect of Baby Aspirin as blood thinner?

[@carocarp5]

I would love to know the answer to this also.

[@yeonheebuehler9140]

I am ckd1 and taking omega 3 , coq10 , vitamin C. Lisinopril, fenofibrate and Jardiance. I have high blood pressure, high triglycerides and low HDL. I am not sure if I should add one more pill. Do you think I should take D3 and K with all these? Thank you!

[@PlantBasedKidneyHealth]

You should definitely check with your doctor for individualized recommendations! They should check your serum vitamin D levels so you know how much to supplement. Also, run your vitamin C dose by your doctor because high dose vit C supplementation is not recommended with CKD.

[@debmanrique6466]

My Nephrologist said there are no diet restrictions for CKD Stages 1-3

[@patgollin9131]

@@debmanrique6466mine said to cut down on salt and processed food and eat more plants.

[@debmanrique6466]

@@patgollin9131 That sounds like a good idea 😊

[@user-ur2fl9fb9j]

I find most of the K2 is made using Natto . Is it safe for Kidney patient ? If CKD. Patient want to to take K2 which K2 is good for them safely ?

[@ewg9171]

Is there a specific ratio of K2 to D3 when supplementing?

[@gordonbrown5901]

I can't find any brand of K2 as MK7 that's at 45Mcg. They're all at 100 or higher.

[@muiruriali3795]

IHERB there's

[@herbalist36]

Thank you for your great videos, they are very informative and presented in an easy learning mode, Yor videos are very educational, the Vitamin K2 mk 7 that I take comes from Natto, it (contains 200 micrograms), which is supposed to be the best source, most of the companies that I have researched contained 200 micrograms, so somewhere there most be data that this is the standard dosage for this vitamins?? I take them every second day with my virtamin D3 I have CKD, continue with your great videos, we appreciate them, take care>

[@PlantBasedKidneyHealth]

So glad you're finding our videos helpful and have a regimen down with your K2 and D3! :)

[@winnysneece694]

❤❤❤❤

[@rupachinai4932]

Is D35000IU +100mcg K2 MK7 is it okay?I have CKD. It is plant based.

[@PlantBasedKidneyHealth]

You'll want to check your dose with your physician for individualized recommendations as D3 dose will be based on blood levels. 1000-2000 IU is generally a maintenance dose. Higher amounts likely needed if blood levels are low.

[@jimmysavage258]

I thought K2 was hard on the kidneys?

[@Unknown-hu4gf]

Only use USP verified supplements! Or, ones that Consumer Labs has verified...

[@PlantBasedKidneyHealth]

Great!

[@peter-bakestar]

I have stage 3 with a gfr of 51. Should i be taking k2

[@judithmargret5972]

Everyone should.

[@PlantBasedKidneyHealth]

You will want to check with your nephrologist before starting any new supplements. But there is definitely reason for people with kidney disease, especially if they're taking D3, to take K2. Check out our original video on K2. It is linked in the note section of this video!

[@peter-bakestar]

@@PlantBasedKidneyHealth thank you

[@anillakistow-davis9214]

Hi, should some with hyperthyroidism take mor than 45mcg k2 mk7. Thank you as I await your response…

[@PlantBasedKidneyHealth]

You will want to check specific dosing recommendations with your healthcare provider!

[@anillakistow-davis9214]

Thanks much..

[@anillakistow-davis9214]

@@PlantBasedKidneyHealth Thanks much…

[@johnseeker9520]

I just bought natto at Asian market. Trying to get nutrition from foods

[@patriciakapua7395]

Hi can u just take k2 supplement or and not D 3 as the body has too much calcium in the body aloha Hawaii

[@PlantBasedKidneyHealth]

That is definitely a possibility. Not everyone needs to supplement with D3. Would need to check/know blood levels to determine if supplementing is necessary for vit D. K2 can be taken alone. Just check with doctor before starting any new supplements.

[@laurab3706]

How much k2 does the body make from k1?

[@Unknown-hu4gf]

None... Just use vitamin K as it has both in it and is less expensive than just isolated K2. Most multivitamins have K in them at the RDA which should be sufficient for most. Please, send me all the money I just saved you!!!😉

[@TheVtpics]

So d3 k2 m7. Do we supplement with calcium and how much

[@PlantBasedKidneyHealth]

Calcium is not regularly supplemented with CKD due to increased risk of calcification. You definitely want to run that by your physician.

[@jillmcdougall4619]

Hi can I ask the difference between IUs and microgrammes whys it all measured different? Thanks

[@wanaboed]

When it comes to Vitamin D3, 40,000 IU = 1 mg. I'm not sure why that is, but even 1 mg of D3 is considered a "mega" dose, I don't think it's not that high. If you're very low on your blood vitamin D level (like under 30 ng/mL), you can safely take 40,000 IU of Vitamin D3 for a month or two, and then you'll have satisfying blood Vitamin D level rather than taking a long route by consuming just 5,000 IU of Vitamin D3 a day which can take you months if not years to reach a satisfying blood vitamin D level

[@wanaboed]

Oh yeah and I forgot this. 1 mg (miligram) = 1,000 mcg (microgram)

[@versewriter8123]

@@wanaboed My D levels went to 75 within six months and taking 2,500 iu's daily. I switched to 5,000 before I knew better & it shot up to 175. I've discontinued it atm until it comes down to within range then I'll go back to the lower dose.

[@wanaboed]

@@versewriter8123 your body reacts to Vitamin D supplement very well. What brands do you use anyway? I needed to take 20,000 IU a day for 2 months to get to 160 level. Before I took 20,000 IU, I took 10,000 IU for months

[@versewriter8123]

@@wanaboed Healthy Origins D3. I take K2 separately as I don't like the combined versions.

[@garymyers472]

The data is there to support 10,000iu and always prerequisit of blood levels checked after two weeks. You need 50ug/ml to be optimum.add K2 and. the risk is minimal.43% of the population is low on Vitamin D that is why COVID was as big a problem as it was that and marketing, weaponization of the pandemic

[@roddygarrow7927]

vitamin D3, what are the dangers

[@tracysmith-yv5lt]

I had hyperparathyroidism Severe Dehydration and kidney failure 30% . to many vitamin D tablets said have 4 instead of 2 just having 2 now I'm low in calcium should be 2 i just passed calcium urine never heard of it thought i just had lupus and they made it to high i should be around 2 said i was not drinking I was given loads of calcium and vitamin d. autoimmune, I was lucky to have a blood test to follow up the hospital appointment at the time for lupus everyone is different you need magnesium to absorb vitamin D being overweight have problems with low vitamin D and auto immune conditions

[@tracysmith-yv5lt]

only danger is being healthy

[@palmirapriore5243]

Hanno detto tutto e niente alla fine cosa fare? Effettivamente se la k2 non è molto studiata a differenza della k1 e comunque c'è molta confusione in giro è difficile x noi decidere cosa fare però ci sono medici che sembrano avere le idee chiare e dicono che ci sono molti studi e la promuovono prescrivendola in base al dosaggio di D3 ; alcuni la fanno prendere separata dalla D3, la D3 la mattina e la k2 la sera, che dire una confusione generale non si sa proprio cosa fare; il medico di famiglia poi non capisce nulla ed in gran parte sono contrari agli integratori 😂

[@enriquecastellanos7110]

This is not helping at all . . .

[@qualityposts2011]

why did you say that?