Although calcium is beneficial for bone health, it can also accumulate in the heart's blood vessels, posing a danger and increasing the risk of a heart attack. To reduce this accumulation, it is recommended to take Vitamin D3 and K2 supplements. However, a new study has cast doubt on the claim of completely removing calcium from the vessels.
A new study was conducted in Denmark involving about 400 people who already had significant calcium deposits in their heart arteries. Some participants received K2 and D3, while another group took pills without these vitamins. After two years, checks revealed that in people taking K2 and D3, the rate of calcium accumulation decreased by approximately 21%. Nevertheless, the calcium already present in the vessels was not removed.
Cardiologist Dr. Anil Dhal explains that K2 and D3 are not capable of completely removing calcium from the heart arteries. He draws an analogy with a clogged pipe: if the rate of new debris formation slows down, it does not mean that old debris has disappeared. This is what the study showed: K2 and D3 did not provide evidence of clearing old calcium, only slightly reducing its deposition rate.
Dr. Anil notes that Vitamin K2 participates in the body's processes of calcium utilization. Since excess calcium in the heart is dangerous, this vitamin helps control it. However, this does not mean that taking K2 pills will cause accumulated calcium to leave the vessels and go into the bones. It is also incorrect to assume that higher consumption of D3 will make the heart more protected. Vitamin D is necessary for the body because it aids in calcium absorption and is important for bones, but this study did not provide evidence that excess D3 cleanses the heart arteries.
To maintain health, it is recommended to monitor cholesterol levels, as well as control blood pressure, blood sugar, and weight. It is important to eat home-cooked food and exercise for at least 45 minutes daily.