Get the right amount of nutrition
MENOPAUSE is a natural phase of a woman’s life cycle where oestrogen levels will gradually decline, affecting bone strength which increases the risks of developing osteoporosis.
The heart and blood vessels also become less protected.
Though it is well known that calcium is important to build strong bones and teeth, it is also important in many processes in the body.
Women going through menopause definitely have a higher demand for calcium.
However, many recent studies have shown that high intake of calcium increases the risk of heart diseases due to calcium depositing at the blood vessel wall. In addition, it is also vital to have sufficient intake of vitamin D3 for good bone health.
This sunshine vitamin aids in the production of proteins that will allow absorption of calcium by the body to promote bone growth. Without sufficient vitamin D3, the body is not able to utilise calcium effectively.
Even though vitamin D3 aids in calcium absorption, it does not guide calcium to where it should be deposited and it will still end up in the blood vessels.
So, is there any nutrient to complete the equation to good bone and heart health?
There is a new kid on the block that will provide the missing link to good bone and heart health especially in women going through menopause.
This important but little-known nutrient is Vitamin K2, particularly Vitamin K2-7 or menaquinone-7 (MK7).
Vitamin K2-7 acts as calcium regulator in the body by directing calcium to its right place – bones and teeth through activation of the vitamin K-dependent proteins produced by vitamin D3 found most abundantly in the bones. This fat-soluble vitamin also plays a role in bone building as well as influences bone breakdown, slowing down the rate of bone weakening.
Many studies were conducted to evaluate the relationship between vitamin K2-7 and bone health in post-menopausal women.
High intake of vitamin K2-7 recorded significantly lower fracture incidences and risks of developing osteoporosis.
Vitamin K2-7 also plays a pivotal role in preventing heart diseases – it activates another vitamin K-dependent protein that plays a role in moving calcium away from the blood vessels to inhibit calcium deposition.
The Rotterdam Study revealed that high intake of vitamin K2 reduces calcium deposits in the blood vessels, therefore lowering the incidences of heart diseases and cardiovascular-related deaths.
The combination of calcium and vitamin D3 alongside vitamin K2-7 provides the optimal bone and heart health much needed especially by menopausal women.
To get the full benefit of vitamin K2-7, it is important to look out for a stable and effective natural Vitamin K2-7.
MenaquinGold ES is the trademark formulation of vitamin K2-7 that is well absorbed and provides the highest activity of Vitamin K2. Vitamin K2-7 in MenaquinGold ES comes with a patented coating that protects the nutrients from rapid degradation.
It provides longer stability and better efficacy, as the nutrient will not be destroyed by calcium.
The benefits of Vitamin K2-7 are also demonstrated in studies conducted to evaluate bone and heart health in Japanese whose diet is rich in natto beans, which is rich in vitamin K2-7.
Studies have shown that a high intake of natto beans in postmenopausal Japanese women have lowered incidences of bone loss and fractures.
Statistics from World Health Organization (WHO) also revealed that Japanese who consume a high intake of natto beans are generally healthier with lower risks of blood clots and fewer deaths due to heart problems.
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