Reverse Soft Tissue Calcification: Bring Calcium Out Of Tissue & Into Bones
Summary
TLDRTissue calcification, a common cause of premature aging, occurs when calcium builds up in soft tissues instead of bones. This video delves into its causes, the concept of bio-unavailable calcium, and how it can lead to both excess and deficiency issues. It outlines the importance of key nutrients like vitamin D, K2, and magnesium for calcium metabolism and the role of adrenal health in preventing calcification. The video concludes with advice on getting mineral levels tested and strengthening adrenal function for treatment.
Takeaways
- 𦴠Tissue calcification is a significant issue linked to premature aging and various metabolic problems.
- π Calcium is meant to be primarily in bones and teeth, but it can accumulate in soft tissues and arteries if not managed properly.
- π« Nearly 90% of men and 70% of women over 70 show significant calcium deposits, indicating the prevalence of this issue.
- π Bio-unavailable calcium refers to the paradoxical state of having excess calcium that cannot be properly utilized, leading to both excess and deficiency symptoms.
- π The process of calcium metabolism involves digestion, absorption, and transport, each requiring specific nutrients and cofactors.
- π Zinc and B vitamins are crucial for the digestion of calcium, while natural vitamin D is key for absorption.
- π Sunbathing and cod liver oil are recommended for natural vitamin D intake, avoiding synthetic supplements.
- ποΈββοΈ Strong adrenal function, along with magnesium, is necessary to keep calcium in solution and prevent hardening deposits.
- π§ͺ A hair analysis is suggested over blood tests to accurately assess mineral levels for addressing tissue calcification.
- π¨ββοΈ Professional guidance is essential for managing tissue calcification due to its complexity and the need for personalized approaches.
Q & A
What is tissue calcification?
-Tissue calcification is the buildup of calcium in body tissues, particularly in soft tissues, arteries, and other areas where it is not supposed to be. Normally, calcium is primarily found in bones and teeth, but over time, it can form hardened deposits in places it shouldn't be.
Why is tissue calcification considered a problem?
-Tissue calcification is a problem because it can lead to severe complications, especially in the arteries. It causes stiffening of the arteries, which increases the risk of cardiovascular disease.
How common is tissue calcification among older adults?
-Studies indicate that almost 90% of men and nearly 70% of women older than 70 have significant calcium deposits in their arteries.
What is the term used to describe having both excess calcium in tissues and calcium deficiency in the blood?
-The term used is 'bio-unavailable calcium,' which means that there is too much calcium buildup in the body, but most of it cannot be used properly, leading to symptoms of both excess and deficiency.
How does the body normally process calcium from food?
-When consuming calcium-rich food like cheese, the hydrochloric acid in the stomach breaks it down and dissolves the calcium. This dissolved calcium is then absorbed through the small intestine lining into the bloodstream, where it can be transported to bones, teeth, or other areas as needed.
What are the key nutrients needed for calcium digestion, absorption, and transport?
-For digestion, healthy hydrochloric acid production requires zinc and B vitamins, especially B6. For absorption, natural vitamin D is crucial, and for transport and utilization, sufficient protein intake, strong adrenals, magnesium, and vitamin K2 are necessary.
Why are supplements not recommended for vitamin D according to the script?
-The script suggests limiting or avoiding vitamin D supplements in favor of natural sources like sunbathing or cod liver oil, as supplements may not provide the same benefits.
What role do the adrenal glands play in calcium management?
-Strong adrenal glands, along with magnesium, keep calcium in solution to prevent it from hardening and forming deposits. They do this by controlling the levels of potassium and sodium, which act as solvents for other minerals.
How does chronic stress affect calcium metabolism according to the script?
-Chronic stress can weaken the adrenal glands over time, leading to lower sodium and potassium levels in tissues. This deprives the body of the ability to dissolve hardened calcium, increasing the risk of tissue calcification.
What is the recommended approach to address tissue calcification?
-The recommended approach involves getting mineral levels tested through a hair analysis, strengthening the adrenals through proper diet and rest, and working with a professional experienced in this field due to its complexity.
Outlines
𦴠Understanding Tissue Calcification and Its Impact
Tissue calcification is a significant issue, often leading to premature aging and metabolic problems. It involves the abnormal accumulation of calcium in soft tissues, arteries, and other areas, which can cause complications, particularly in cardiovascular health. The script explains that while some calcifications are asymptomatic, others can be severe, especially in the arteries, where they can cause stiffening and increase the risk of cardiovascular disease. The video aims to educate viewers on the causes of tissue calcification, how to identify it, and methods to reposition calcium from tissues to bones. It emphasizes that despite common belief, tissue calcification is not exclusive to the elderly and can occur in individuals of all ages due to difficulties in diagnosis. The concept of bio-unavailable calcium is introduced, where the body has excess calcium that cannot be properly utilized, leading to both symptoms of excess and deficiency.
π Addressing the Causes of Tissue Calcification
The paragraph delves into the technical aspects of how calcium is processed in the body, highlighting the importance of hydrochloric acid, zinc, B vitamins, vitamin D, and other cofactors like vitamin A, copper, and boron. It outlines the three steps where tissue calcification can occur: digestion, absorption, and transport. The script suggests that issues in the first two steps can be addressed by supplementing with zinc and B vitamins and increasing natural vitamin D levels through sunbathing or cod liver oil. However, the third step, involving calcium transport and utilization, is more complex and requires sufficient protein and vitamin K2 intake, as well as strong adrenal function to maintain calcium in solution. The adrenals, along with magnesium, regulate potassium and sodium levels, which are essential for dissolving hardened calcium deposits. The paragraph concludes with advice on getting mineral levels tested through hair analysis and working on strengthening adrenals through proper diet and rest, recommending professional guidance for such a complex issue.
Mindmap
Keywords
π‘Tissue Calcification
π‘Bio-unavailable Calcium
π‘Cardiovascular Disease
π‘Hydrochloric Acid
π‘Vitamin D Receptors
π‘Carrier Proteins
π‘Adrenal Glands
π‘Stress
π‘Hair Analysis
π‘Professional Guidance
Highlights
Tissue calcification is a significant contributor to premature aging and metabolic issues.
Calcification is the abnormal buildup of calcium in body tissues, leading to complications like cardiovascular disease.
Calcium is essential but should primarily be in bones and teeth; its presence in soft tissues can be harmful.
Nearly 90% of men and 70% of women over 70 show significant calcium deposits in arteries.
Tissue calcification is often undiagnosed due to its complexity and may lead to bio-unavailable calcium issues.
Bio-unavailable calcium refers to a paradoxical state of having excess calcium that cannot be properly utilized.
The analogy of a thirsty sailor illustrates the concept of bio-unavailable calcium.
Understanding bio-unavailable calcium is key to reversing tissue calcification.
Calcium digestion requires adequate hydrochloric acid and nutrients like zinc and B vitamins.
Calcium absorption in the small intestine is facilitated by vitamin D receptors and natural vitamin D.
Calcium transport and utilization depend on protein intake, vitamin K2, and strong adrenal function.
Weak adrenals, often due to stress, can lead to tissue calcification by affecting sodium and potassium levels.
Tissue calcification can occur if bodily functions for calcium processing are impaired or necessary nutrients are lacking.
Root causes of tissue calcification include lack of calcium cofactors and weak adrenals leading to insufficient solvents.
Fixing the root causes requires more than supplements; it involves mineral level testing and adrenal strengthening.
A step-by-step guide is available for those looking to address tissue calcification.
Transcripts
tissue calcification is a huge problem
in fact is one of the most common causes
of premature aging along with other
metabolic problems in the body
so in this video I want to explain its
causes how to check if you yourself
suffer from tissue calcification and
finally how to get all that calcium out
of your tissue and into the bones where
it's supposed to be
to start off let's first talk about what
tissue calcification actually is
basically calcification is a buildup of
calcium in the body tissue
as you know calcium is supposed to be
mainly in the bones and teeth with very
small amounts also present in the muscle
and other cells
however over time calcium can also form
hardened deposits in soft tissues
arteries and other areas where it's not
supposed to be
some calcifications don't cause painful
symptoms While others can lead to severe
complications especially in the arteries
that deliver oxygen-rich blood from the
heart to the tissues of the body
this will cause them to stiffen and
increases your risk of cardiovascular
disease
Studies have shown that almost 90
percent of men and almost 70 percent of
women older than the age of 70 have
signs of significant calcium deposits in
their arteries
while these official figures might make
it seem like this is an old people's
problem my own experience and that of
many practitioners who specialize in the
field says otherwise
I would go so far as to say that most
people have some form of tissue
calcification
but because the problem is so difficult
to diagnose it often goes unnoticed for
many years while their bodies accumulate
more and more calcium in the wrong
places
unfortunately over time the excess
calcium won't be your only problem as
more and more calcium precipitates into
the tissue and is lost in places where
you need it you will most likely also
develop a Calcium deficiency as well
this phenomenon is called
bio-unavailable calcium and it basically
means that you have too much calcium
buildup in the body but most of it
cannot be used properly so you have
symptoms of both excess unavailable
calcium in the tissue as well as the
deficiency of available calcium in the
blood and elsewhere where it's supposed
to be
in my video on how to take calcium I use
the analogy of a thirsty sailor stranded
at sea he has unlimited water around him
but cannot use it because it's not in
the right form and therefore toxic
understanding bio unavailable calcium is
really the key to reversing tissue
calcification
most people and even most practitioners
still think that you can either have a
Calcium deficiency or a calcium excess
both are treated fairly simple as I
explained in my video on how to take
calcium
however in my experience the real
problem is this bio-unavailable calcium
where you have both at the same time
so the million dollar question is how do
you treat bio-unavailable calcium how do
you make it available again
for this we need to look at the root
causes of tissue calcification and
bioinavailability because both are
really one in the same in most cases
to explain what causes calcium buildup
you need to understand what a healthy
body does when you consume calcium the
following explanation will be a little
technical but I will summarize the most
important insights later on don't worry
let's assume you eat a dairy product
such as cheese which we all know is
fairly high in calcium basically what
should happen next is that the
hydrochloric acid in your stomach breaks
down the cheese and also dissolves the
calcium
later this dissolved calcium is absorbed
through the lining of the small
intestine into the bloodstream where it
can be carried into the bones teeth or
wherever your body needs it
now for each of these steps so digestion
absorption and transport the body needs
several key nutrients to function
properly let's go over them one by one
calcium digestion you need healthy
hydrochloric acid production and
important nutrients here are zinc and B
vitamins especially B6
in terms of calcium absorption it is
absorbed through the lining of the small
intestine this is done with the help of
intestinal vitamin D receptors
so an important nutrient here is natural
vitamin D but please limit or avoid
supplements I talk about this in more
detail in my video on vitamin D
and in terms of calcium transport and
utilization
it needs to be bound to carrier proteins
and kept in solution and important
nutrients here is a sufficient protein
intake strong adrenals magnesium and
vitamin K2
other cofactors I haven't talked about
are vitamin A copper and boron
in theory tissue calcification can
happen in each of the three steps
whenever one of the bodily functions
isn't working properly or when you're
lacking the necessary nutrients and
cofactors
but when you look at steps one and two
so digestion and absorption you will see
that they can easily be fixed
Step 1 by supplementing zinc and Vitamin
B and step two by increasing your
natural vitamin D levels
like I said before I'm not a big fan of
Vitamin D supplements and instead
recommend sunbathing or cod liver oil
for natural vitamin D
again for more details please watch my
video on how to take vitamin D
now step 3 is different not only do you
need sufficient protein and vitamin K2
intake to ensure that calcium can be
bound to carrier proteins but you also
need strong adrenal glands why
because strong adrenals together with
magnesium keep calcium in solution so it
doesn't Harden and form deposits
the way your adrenals do this is by
controlling the levels of potassium and
sodium in your body both of which act as
solvents of other minerals
unfortunately most people today have
weak adrenals stress is mostly blamed
for this and let's be honest who doesn't
live a stressful life
when you're chronically stressed your
adrenal glands work overtime and will
become weaker and weaker
in the long term this leads to lower
sodium and potassium in your tissue
which in turn deprives your body of the
ability to dissolve hardened calcium and
increases the possibility for tissue
calcification
okay like I said before this is all very
technical and you're probably pretty
overwhelmed right now that's okay and
totally normal to help you understand
everything a little better let me
summarize the most important learnings
again
really all you need to know is that in
most cases the root causes of tissue
calcification are one the lack of
calcium cofactors for example vitamin K2
natural vitamin D and magnesium
or two weak adrenals which leads to a
lack of solving agents primarily sodium
and potassium
what's important to understand is that
cause 1 cannot be fixed by a simple
multivitamin or multi-mineral supplement
and Cause 2 cannot be fixed by simply
consuming more sodium and more potassium
instead you want to get your mineral
levels tested correctly which means
doing a hair analysis and not a blood
test and then work on strengthening your
adrenals through a proper diet and more
rest
for both steps please work with someone
who has experience with this type of
problem it is a very complex topic and
you definitely need a professional to
help you get started I will link a
step-by-step guide that you can download
with all the important info so you can
begin right away
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