[teilo]

Only if you take K2-MK7. The regular form of K2 will not help much. And you need to take 100mcg of MK7 per 10,000 IU of D. It also helps to build up your potassium levels using potassium citrate or bicarbonate (NEVER potassium chloride) over time. Potassium is critical for cellular mineral transport, and low potassium levels will have an impact on blood calcium.

I know many people on this protocol who have had their blood tested and verified that they have no detectable calcium levels in the blood. And blood testing is key. Anyone on this protocol should be checking their calcium, D, and potassium levels. They should also monitor their blood pressure.

[NickM]

What's wrong with potassium chloride? I've been using lite salt (50/50 sodium chloride and potassium chloride) in my diet to help make sure I get enough potassium, and your comment has me a little concerned.

[teilo]

Potassium chloride is toxic in higher doses, and not tolerated well by the body. If you are using Lite Salt as salt, you probably aren't taking enough to matter. The various studies for potassium toxicity are done using potassium chloride.

The citrate and bicarbonate forms are much better tolerated, and at much higher doses. I take 3 teaspoons a day of potassium citrate, in water, spread throughout the day (I built up to this over time) because I have a mostly meat and dairy diet. This yields approximately 6 grams of potassium a day. For most people building up to 2 teaspoons a day is sufficient. This much potassium chloride would be dangerous.

The primary symptom of too much of the citrate or bicarbonate forms is diarrhea. Also, the metabolic byproduct of citrate is bicarbonate, which has a far greater effect on body pH than taking bicarbonate itself, as the process increases blood pH rather than that of the intestinal tract.

[getpost]

> Only if you take K2-MK7.

Citation? Do you mean MK4?

[joecool1029]

I believe both forms have similar effects but MK7 stays active in the body much longer.

MK4 is the common one in lots of things. MK7 is the form found in quantity in nattō which is not commonly consumed outside Japan. It can be supplemented.

[mlcrypto]

Is it high or low blood pressure they should be looking out for?

[teilo]

Low. But that usually means that you are not properly balancing your potassium and sodium intake.

[mlcrypto]

That's interesting. I've been taking 5000 IU of D daily since COVID. I get barely any sun though. And I noticed noticed my blood pressure went down by 10/10. 110/70 though so I'm happy lol