A vitamin reduces the risk of heart disease by 9%

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13-01-2022, 15:50

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A number of studies have revealed a vitamin that can help reduce the risk of coronary heart disease.

Available results show that vitamin K2 can reduce the risk of coronary artery disease by 9%.

Dr. Sarah Brewer, in collaboration with CuraLin and Healthspan , explains that vitamin K2 , a group of vitamins that blood needs to clot and help wounds heal, can help lower the risk of coronary heart disease because it "activates the protein ( MGP ) and helps prevent calcium build-up in the arterial walls.

This conclusion was based on an eight-year study in which a follow-up of more than 16,000 women, vitamin K2 , and risk of coronary artery disease occurred.

The results show that for every 10 microgram increase in dietary vitamin K2 intake, the risk of coronary heart disease was reduced by 9%.

The K2 isn't the only vitamin that can be taken to reduce the risk of coronary heart disease. Dr.Brewer also recommends " B vitamins, vitamin D , magnesium, omega-3 oils, coenzyme Q10 , and the amino acid L-arginine."

This is because these vitamins and supplements, in various ways, help improve blood circulation and/or heart health by dilating the arteries.

And if your high blood pressure is caused by high cholesterol, Dr. Brewer recommends using plant sterols and stanols or artichokes.

The NHS says the condition is "caused by a buildup of fatty deposits on the walls of the arteries around the heart."

Your risk of coronary heart disease can depend on a number of factors, including smoking, high blood pressure or high cholesterol, and whether you exercise regularly or have diabetes.