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EPISODE · Jun 3, 2026 · 14 MIN

The REAL Reason Why Your Arteries are Calcifying and Transforming into Bone

from Dr. Eric Berg DC · host Dr.Berg

Find out what causes calcified arteries and what you can do about it. Watch this episode next: Reset Your Body in 5 Days (With Zero Food) DATA: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2710237/ https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC1571337/ https://journals.plos.org/plosbiology/article?id=10.1371/journal.pbio.1001533 https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/24089220/ https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/23852538/ https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC8398385/ https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/29584693/ https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/25655639 0:00 Introduction: Why your arteries are calcifying 0:30 Top signs of heart problems 1:22 Understanding calcified arteries 3:43 What causes calcified arteries? 5:33 Vitamin K2 for your bones 7:00 Causes of a vitamin K2 deficiency 11:37 Check out this video on vitamin D toxicity! Today we’re going to talk about the top cause of artery calcification. The body becomes more calcified with age. But, our goal is to keep the bones calcified and the other tissues from becoming calcified. A CAC test is a great way to determine if you have calcium in your arteries. There are two types of cells in your bones. Osteoblasts are cells that build bone, and osteoclasts break down bones. If there are too many osteoblasts in your arteries, the arteries can start turning to bone. There are stem cells in the inner tissue of the arteries that have the potential to turn into a certain type of cell, depending on what the body needs. If someone is developing bone tissue in their arteries, there is a problem with the differentiation of these stem cells—they’re turning into the wrong thing. Sufficient amounts of vitamin K2 may help inhibit calcification. Vitamin K2 helps keep calcium out of the arteries and in the bones, making the bones strong. Your good bacteria make vitamin K2. Causes of a vitamin K2 deficiency: • A fatty liver • Gallbladder issues • Gut problems • Not consuming enough fermented foods • A low-fat diet Foods rich in vitamin K2: • Natto • Sauerkraut • Cheese • Butter • Kefir • Egg yolk • Liver • Sausage If you take vitamin K2 as a supplement, consider taking the natural form called MK7 and take it with vitamin D. Dr. Eric Berg DC Bio: Dr. Berg, age 57, is a chiropractor who specializes in Healthy Ketosis & Intermittent Fasting. He is the author of the best-selling book The Healthy Keto Plan, and is the Director of Dr. Berg Nutritionals. He no longer practices, but focuses on health education through social media. Disclaimer: Dr. Eric Berg received his Doctor of Chiropractic degree from Palmer College of Chiropractic in 1988. His use of “doctor” or “Dr.” in relation to himself solely refers to that degree. Dr. Berg is a licensed chiropractor in Virginia, California, and Louisiana, but he no longer practices chiropractic in any state and does not see patients so he can focus on educating people as a full time activity, yet he maintains an active license. This video is for general informational purposes only. It should not be used to self-diagnose and it is not a substitute for a medical exam, cure, treatment, diagnosis, and prescription or recommendation. It does not create a doctor-patient relationship between Dr. Berg and you. You should not make any change in your health regimen or diet before first consulting a physician and obtaining a medical exam, diagnosis, and recommendation. Always seek the advice of a physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition. #keto #ketodiet #weightloss #ketolifestyle Thanks for watching! I hope this helps explain what causes calcified arteries. I’ll see you in the next vid ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Find out what causes calcified arteries and what you can do about it. Watch this episode next: Reset Your Body in 5 Days (With Zero Food) DATA: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2710237/ https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC1571337/ https://journals.plos.org/plosbiology/article?id=10.1371/journal.pbio.1001533 https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/24089220/ https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/23852538/ https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC8398385/ https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/29584693/ https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/25655639 0:00 Introduction: Why your arteries are calcifying 0:30 Top signs of heart problems 1:22 Understanding calcified arteries 3:43 What causes calcified arteries? 5:33 Vitamin K2 for your bones 7:00 Causes of a vitamin K2 deficiency 11:37 Check out this video on vitamin D toxicity! Today we’re going to talk about the top cause of artery calcification. The body becomes more calcified with age. But, our goal is to keep the bones calcified and the other tissues from becoming calcified. A CAC test is a great way to determine if you have calcium in your arteries. There are two types of cells in your bones. Osteoblasts are cells that build bone, and osteoclasts break down bones. If there are too many osteoblasts in your arteries, the arteries can start turning to bone. There are stem cells in the inner tissue of the arteries that have the potential to turn into a certain type of cell, depending on what the body needs. If someone is developing bone tissue in their arteries, there is a problem with the differentiation of these stem cells—they’re turning into the wrong thing. Sufficient amounts of vitamin K2 may help inhibit calcification. Vitamin K2 helps keep calcium out of the arteries and in the bones, making the bones strong. Your good bacteria make vitamin K2. Causes of a vitamin K2 deficiency: • A fatty liver • Gallbladder issues • Gut problems • Not consuming enough fermented foods • A low-fat diet Foods rich in vitamin K2: • Natto • Sauerkraut • Cheese • Butter • Kefir • Egg yolk • Liver • Sausage If you take vitamin K2 as a supplement, consider taking the natural form called MK7 and take it with vitamin D. Dr. Eric Berg DC Bio: Dr. Berg, age 57, is a chiropractor who specializes in Healthy Ketosis & Intermittent Fasting. He is the author of the best-selling book The Healthy Keto Plan, and is the Director of Dr. Berg Nutritionals. He no longer practices, but focuses on health education through social media. Disclaimer: Dr. Eric Berg received his Doctor of Chiropractic degree from Palmer College of Chiropractic in 1988. His use of “doctor” or “Dr.” in relation to himself solely refers to that degree. Dr. Berg is a licensed chiropractor in Virginia, California, and Louisiana, but he no longer practices chiropractic in any state and does not see patients so he can focus on educating people as a full time activity, yet he maintains an active license. This video is for general informational purposes only. It should not be used to self-diagnose and it is not a substitute for a medical exam, cure, treatment, diagnosis, and prescription or recommendation. It does not create a doctor-patient relationship between Dr. Berg and you. You should not make any change in your health regimen or diet before first consulting a physician and obtaining a medical exam, diagnosis, and recommendation. Always seek the advice of a physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition. #keto #ketodiet #weightloss #ketolifestyle Thanks for watching! I hope this helps explain what causes calcified arteries. I’ll see you in the next vid ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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