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YOUR HEALTH
Supplements v itamin K 2 and calcium are discussed
By STEPHEN D. HARRISON, M.D.
Recently there has been a lot of attention given to vitamin K2. The vitamin was undiscovered for many years and was found to have some structure similarities to vitamin K1. Therefore, it was called vitamin K2. However, the clinical impact is vastly different. Vitamin K1 contributes to the blood clotting formation essential for life. It also can interfere with the blood thinner Coumadin or warfarin. Vitamin K2 does not appear to have this blood clot interference mechanism.
The main function of vitamin K2 appears to be directing calcium where to go. The main function of calcium is to help maintain strong bones although there are some roles in the blood relating to clotting and other factors. Vitamin K2 helps to tell the calcium to go to the bone and not to the soft tissues or other areas where it causes problems such as being deposited in coronary arteries contributing to heart disease or other vessels involving aneurysms that may suffer the same problems.
Calcium also may deposit in breast tissue. Calcium found in kidney stones also is another reflection of calcium in the wrong place. Many specialists have gone to recommending that we avoid calcium supplements all together. This is not to deny the definite rule of calcium for the bones and a few other functions, but note that supplements have been associated with significant problems. Some people have pointed out that the problem is twofold. It may indeed be the type of supplement that is employed coupled with the lack of vitamin K2.
Keep in mind several years ago there were major recommendations to avoid calcium supplementation beyond 1,000 to 1,500 mg range. There is a fair chance the reason that calcium supplementation above this range causes problems is because we had the wrong type of calcium along with the lack of vitamin K2. The most common source of vitamin K2 includes dairy and some animal products. However, it is found in high concentrations in fermented foods as well as in green vegetables such as broccoli, spinach and kale.
Sources of calcium are well-known. Those not able to tolerate the dairy form can find it in many green leafy products. Please note that there have been no associ ations of overdose through natural calcium mechanisms. Many people find that combining vitamins K2 with D3 helps to guard against occasional problems that can occur from hydros vitamin D with the movement of calcium from the proper place of the bone to other areas where it does not belong. Indeed, vitamins D3 and K2 are important supplements that have become quite popular.
Vitamin K2 has been shown to have an impact on several cancers including prostate cancer and liver cancer. Thus far, we cannot say the same for breast cancer with one study showing some mild worsening. With the mechanisms available, I suspect this way of thinking will be reversed. We also know that vitamin K2 helps some blood disorders such as leukemia and MDS.
Many researchers are excited that this inexpensive natural supplement will have a role for additional measures as well. Because it is so depleted in the soil, it’s important to supplement with vitamin K2.
PROPERTY TRANSFERS
Whiteside County
Warranty deeds
Vegter Holdings LLC to Vincent W. and Carla J. Bush, one parcel on Sawyer Road, Morrison, $206,000.
Scott and Nicole M. Shepard to Kevin and Kimberly Skoff, 511 Barden St., Morrison, $129,900.
Taylor Howard and Ryan Mose to William and Kara Wisdom, 1019 Eighth St., Erie, $30,000.
Ashley N. and Seth M. Buckwalter to Cecil D. Perry, 410 W. Morris St., Morrison, $140,000.
Jason J. Stahl to Patrick A. and Kristie C. Drennen, 1321 16th Ave., Erie, $80,000.
Judy Metz Shilling to Purvis land LLC, two parcels on Matznick Road, Tampico, $393,750.
Matthew D. and Cameron C. Ottens to Ashley N. Wiebenga, 303 E. Morris St., Morrison, $82,500.
Travis A. and Katelyn Vanzuiden to Eric M. and Lavina Richmond, 14020 Hillside Road, Morrison, $189,900.
Raymond J. Scheff III to Kurt and Brian Properties, 117 E. Third St., Sterling, $80,000.
Shawn Owen and Megan Fay Richmond to Josh Gould and Tory N. Storm, 8729 Mineral Road, Erie, $348,000.
Cathleen A. Noble to Lewis P. and Mary D. Stanek, 602 Broadway Ave., Sterling, $85,500.
Thomas P. and Karla R. Green to Troy K. Pritchard and Taylor S. Swearingen, 700 Sunset drive, Morrison, $175,000.
Skyler D. Adams to Lynn E. and Charlotte Deon Stoecker, 408 E. North St., Morrison, $58,000.
Thomas A. and Janice M. Unruh to Nicholas J. Pinkston, 1629 Golfview Court, Erie, $225,000.
Lawrence D. and Samantha M. Beaver to Peyton R. and Ryan J. Peyton, 8444 Albany Road, Erie, $389,900.
Robert S. and Diana L. Vanriet to Dany L. Nelson, 511 E. High St., unit A7, Morrison, $45,000.
Lonnie P. Smith to Aaron M. Eppenstein, 624 Hillandale Drive, Morrison, $107,000.
Larry W. and Margaret A. Ebersohl to Michael S. and Nicole M. Therriault, 24890 Star Road, Tampico, $260,000.
Quit claim deeds
James A. and Roseanne Peska to Kenneth J. Hagge, one parcel on Vans Road, Fulton, $20,000.
Trustees deeds
Stephen and Deborah Pearson Trust to Michael S. and Jennifer M. Rangel Kelly Trust, one parcel on Arch Road, Tampico, $119,000.
Executors deeds
Alyce L. Cook Estate to John F. and Joyce E. Cook, 15392 Capp Road, Morrison, $278,880.
Deeds
Dayton A. Schroeder and Kennah D. Meier, to Kennah D. Meier, 115 Birch St., Prophetstown, $0.
Ruth E. Baker Estate to Ashley M. and Seth M. Buckwalter, 519 Christopher St., Morrison, $148,000.
Whiteside County Judge, Ross Weter and Cathleen King to City of Sterling, $0.
Source: Whiteside County Recorder’s Office
