are your arteries in need of a vitamin boost calcium plaque in the arteries can raise your risk of heart issues but vitamins can help keep your arteries clear and your heart strong in this video we'll reveal the five best vitamins to stop calcium plaque in your arteries and heart these vitamins can boost your circulation and support your arteries and each one has unique components that can help your heart so if you want to know how to use vitamins to protect your heart keep watching as we break it all down let's get started at number five
on our list is vitamin K2 this amazing nutrient acts like a director telling calcium where to go and where to stay away from think of calcium as building blocks for your body you want these blocks to go to the right places like your bones and teeth but sometimes calcium can end up where it shouldn't like in your arteries that's where vitamin K2 comes in it activates special proteins in your body these proteins are like tiny workers that grab calcium and take it where it needs to go when K2 is around these proteins work better arteries
should be clear so blood can flow easily but sometimes calcium can build up in these Pipes making them stiff and narrow this is called arterial calcification and it's not good for your heart K2 helps prevent this by keeping calcium out of your arteries a study from the the journal Integrative Medicine found that people who eat more foods with K2 have healthier arteries their arteries are more flexible and have less calcium buildup this means blood can flow better which is great for your heart vitamin K2 can be found in eggs especially the yolks fermented foods like
sauerkraut and yogurt are also good sources but here's something interesting K2 has a partner that helps it do its job even better together they make an even stronger team for keeping your arteries healthy next on our countdown at number four is vitamin D3 vitamin D3 is a perfect partner for K2 in the fight against arterial plaque you might already know vitamin D3 as the sunshine vitamin because your body makes it when your skin is exposed to sunlight but there's so much more to this nutrient than just helping your bone stay strong it helps your immune
system keeps your Muses strong and even affects your mood now let's talk about how Vitamin D3 and K2 work together well vitamin D3 helps your body absorb calcium from the food you eat but if you have too much calcium in your blood it can end up in your arteries that's where K2 comes in directing the calcium to your bones where it belongs moreover it helps calm down inflammation in your arteries inflammation can damage your blood vessels if it goes on for too long studies found that vitamin D3 can make your arteries stay flexible and relaxed
which is important for good blood flow this means your heart doesn't have to work as hard to pump blood through them maintaining good blood flow can help keep your blood pressure at a healthy level additionally vitamin D3 also helps your body use insulin better which is important for controlling your blood sugar so how can you make sure you're getting enough vitamin D3 spending some time in the sun is one way but be careful not to get too much sun exposure you can also eat foods that are rich in vitamin D3 like fatty fish such as
salmon or sardines egg yolks and some mushrooms some people might need to take vitamin D3 supplements especially if they don't get much sun or if their doctor finds their levels are low but always talk to your doctor before starting any new supplement they can help you figure out the right amount for you at number three we have vitamin C vitamin C is a new nutrient you've probably heard of before but did you know it's not just good for fighting colds experts call Vitamin C an antioxidant they act as Tiny defenders in your body protecting your
cells from harm here's why your arteries need protection inside your body there's something called oxidative stress it's like rust forming on metal but it happens inside you this rust can damage your arteries and lead to plaque buildup plaque can make your arteries narrow and stiff this is bad news for your heart because it has to work harder to pump blood through these narrowed passages vitamin C fights against this oxidative stress helping to keep your arteries Clean and Clear additionally it also helps lower LDL cholesterol levels LDL is often called bad cholesterol because too much of
it can lead to heart problems vitamin C Works to stop LDL from turning into something even worse it's like vitamin C as a guard keeping the LDL from causing trouble in your arteries a study in the journal nutrients found that increased vitamin C intake might help lower the risk of heart disease here's another cool thing about vitamin C it helps your body make collagen collagen is super important for your blood vessels because it keeps them strong and flexible so how much vitamin C do you need doctors say men should aim for about 90 Mig a
day while women need about 75 Mig include vitamin C in your daily routine by eating citrus fruits like oranges lemons and grapefruits if you're not a big fruit fan you can still get your vitamin C fix from veggies bell peppers and broccoli are great choices vitamin C pills can be helpful too but it's always best to talk to your doctor first this is especially important if you're taking any heart medicines some medicines like those that help prevent blood clots might not mix well with large amounts of vitamin C sliding into number two is vitamin E
vitamin E is all about guarding the fatty areas this makes it super important for keeping your arteries healthy let's talk about What vitamin E does it's what experts call a fat soluble antioxidant that means it can mix with fats in your body and protect them from damage but why do we need to protect the fatty parts of our cells well this is to prevent lipid peroxidation from happening in our bodies it's the process of how the fats in our body can go bad when this happens in Our arteries it can lead to plaque buildup vitamin
E helps stop fats from going bad in the first place which means less chance of plaque forming in your arteries but vitamin E doesn't work alone it's part of a team of vitamins that all work together to keep your arteries healthy vitamin E works best with vitamin C they help each other out making both of them even better at protecting your body vitamin E can be found in nuts like almonds leafy green veggies like spinach and avocados the amount of vitamin E you need each day is about 15 mg you can easily get it from
eating a balanced diet with plenty of nuts seeds and veggies here's something important to remember while vitamin E is great for your arteries more isn't always better taking too much vitamin E especially from supplements can sometimes cause problems that's why it's best to get your vitamin E from food your body knows how to handle the vitamin E in food much better than the kind in pills last but not least at number one we have b vitamins vitamin B6 vitamin B12 and vitamin B9 work together like a well-oiled machine while they each have their special jobs
in your body when it comes to your arteries they team up to tackle a big problem in your blood there is a substance called homocysteine it's a type of amino acid that your body makes when it breaks down protein while a little bit of homocysteine is normal too much can spell trouble for your arteries high levels of homocysteine can hurt the walls of your blood vessels making them rough and damaged this damage can lead to plaque buildup which is bad news for your heart B vitamins work together to keep homocysteine levels in check when there's
too much homocystine these B vitamins help turn it into other helpful substances this process is called methylation but you can think of it as a cleanup operation by reducing homosysteine B vitamins help keep your arteries smooth and healthy in one study people who had high homosysteine levels took B vitamin supplements after a while their homocysteine levels went down a lot this is great news because lower homocysteine levels might mean a lower risk of heart problems moreover B vitamins help your body make red blood cells which carry oxygen all around your body they also help your
body turn food into energy which is super important for keeping your heart pumping strong now you might be wondering how much of these B vitamins you need well for most adults doctors recommend about 1.3 mg of B6 2.4 microgr of B12 and 400 micrograms of B9 every day but where can you find these B vitamins vitamin B6 is in foods like chicken fish and potatoes vitamin B12 is mostly in animal products like meat fish and dairy if you don't eat animal products you might need to take a B12 supplement or eat foods that have B12
added to them B9 is found in leafy green veggies beans and nuts while getting B vitamins from food is great some people might need to take supplements this is especially true for older adults who sometimes have trouble absor absorbing B12 from food but here's an important tip always talk to your doctor before starting any new supplements taking too much of some B vitamins can cause problems too much B6 can hurt your nerves and too much niin another B vitamin can make your skin flush and feel itchy and there you have it the five best vitamins
to stop calcium plaque in your arteries and heart vitamin K2 vitamin D3 vitamin C vitamin E and B vitamins we've learned a lot about keeping Our arteries healthy your body is amazing and can heal itself with the right care remember vitamins are great helpers but they work best when you live a healthy life too eating good foods exercising and finding ways to relax are all important every small step you take makes a difference Why not start today maybe add some colorful veggies to your next meal or go for a short walk with what you know
now you can make choices that keep your arteries clean and your heart Happy did any of these vitamins surprise you have you tried any of these for heart health let us know in the comments below we'd love to hear from you if you found this video helpful please give it a thumbs up subscribe to our Channel and hit the Bell icon to stay updated with our latest health tips and if this video has been valuable to you consider sending us a super thanks it's a wonderful way to support our Channel and help us continue making
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