Menaquinone-4 aids heart recovery
Potential Cardioprotective Role of Menaquinone-4 Against Cardiac Ischemia-reperfusion Injury.
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We examined how Menaquinone-4, a form of vitamin K2, could help protect the heart during a critical event known as ischemia-reperfusion (I/R) injury, which often occurs after heart attacks. In our study, we used thirty-two rats, dividing them into three groups: a control group that experienced I/R without treatment, a group that received MK-4 before the injury, and another group that got MK-4 at the beginning of the recovery phase.
By using a specialized apparatus to assess heart function, we measured various indicators of heart health, including the pressure the heart could generate and rates of heart contractions. We also examined markers of heart damage and stress, like enzymes and inflammatory signals.
Our findings were promising. The group that received MK-4 after the I/R injury showed a significant reduction in the size of heart damage, alongside improved heart function. This group also had lower levels of markers related to heart stress and damage, indicating that MK-4 might help the heart recover from the stress of a heart attack. Overall, these results suggest that vitamin K2 could be a valuable ally in enhancing heart health during recovery from ischemic events.
Improved artery health
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It works for dental health. After having a heart attack in February 2018 with significant artery blockages, I adopted a strict plant-based diet for eight months and took four pills of this product and two of vitamin D3 daily. A recent calcium scoring CT scan revealed that my left artery plaque has reduced to moderate, with the other arteries clear of plaque. Praise the Lord.