Your arteries are major blood vessels that carry oxygen-rich blood throughout your body. Healthy arteries have smooth inner walls allowing smooth blood flow. Clogged arteries, on the other hand, may decrease or block healthy blood flow, and increase your risk of heart attack, stroke, and even death due to a buildup of a substance called plaque on their inner walls. Vitamin K2 for Heart and Bone Health One of the main functions of vitamin K2 is regulating calcium metabolism. It helps to control where and how much calcium accumulates in your body. Vitamin D acts to increase calcium levels in the intestine and increases calcium absorption into the bloodstream. Vitamin K2 works to activate osteocalcin to help move calcium out of your bloodstream and deposit it into your bones and teeth. Matrix GLA Protein Vitamin K and vitamin D work to increase a substance called Matrix GLA protein. This protein protects the blood vessels from calcification by congregating around the elastic fibers of the arterial lining and guarding against calcium crystal deposition. According to a 2004 study published in the Journal of Nutrition, out of 4,807 individuals who were followed for this study, those with the highest vitamin K2 levels had the lowest risk of aortic calcification. They found that vitamin K2 may reduce mortality related to heart disease by 51 percent and mortality from all causes by 26 percent. In This Episode: In this podcast episode, you will discover the best foods and the best meal to clear arterial plaque! 02:49 The Best Meal to Clear Arterial Plaque 05:58 The Power of Omega-3 Fatty Acids 07:51 Benefits of Pasture Raised Eggs 10:53 Building a Heart-Healthy Salad 13:21 A Delicious and Nutritious Dessert — > To listen to this podcast episode, comment “Podcast” and I will share the link or you can find the latest episode of the Dr Jockers Functional Nutrition podcast on Apple iTunes, Spotify, YouTube or wherever you listen to podcasts. #hearthealth #heart #blood #nutrients #nutrition #healthy #healthylifestyle #wellness #healthychoices #healthychoice #healthy #healing #naturalhealth #naturalhealing #eathealthy #healthyfood #health