Vitamins For ED

[John Dough]

I have recently tried some vitamin and mineral supplements that have been helpful in reducing age related erectile dysfunction. My morning and spontaneous erections have improved dramatically, as has the firmness. I still have problems maintaining them without continued stimulation, especially in a standing position. There is some good information at the following link, which I quote.

https://morningsteel.com/vitamins-for-ed/

"When plaque builds up in the blood vessel walls, they begin to narrow which slows down the flow of blood. Atherosclerosis affects men in different places at different times, but the penis is often affected first. Why? Because the vessels leading into the penis are very small and narrow to begin with, so it makes sense they would become blocked before the larger vessels leading to your heart.

So lets talk about what can be done to clear this plaque and unblock your pipes so your penis will begin working properly again. Your body uses vitamin K2 to produce a protein called matrix Gla-protein (MGP), an agent that prevents calcification of the smooth cell walls in your arteries.

In a recent trial, mice who were deprived of this substance suffered rapid and extensive vascular calcification. Then, when they were given vitamin K2, they experienced a 40% reduction in arterial calcification".


Vitamin K2 helps the body to put calcium in the bones and prevents it from building up in soft tissues. If deficient, supplementation can remove existing arterial plaque to improve blood circulation. There are two kinds of supplements, MK4 and MK7. The MK4 is the kind found naturally in the body and in animal food sources. MK7 is found in natto (fermented soy beans) and is produced by the bacteria. Vitamin K2 is different than regular vitamin K, which is for blood clotting. Some animals can convert vitamin K, found in green leafy foods, to vitamin K2. Grass fed cows can do this, but most cows and chickens are kept in a barn and fed grain. The result is that vitamin K2 is less common in foods today than in the past.

Uncommon natural sources are natto (MK7) and goose liver (MK4). Commonly available natural sources are specialty cheeses (MK9) like Gouda, Brie, Blue and Edam, as well as egg yolks and butter (MK4). I tried supplements of MK4 and didn't get any results, even though taking massive doses. I think the synthetic supplements don't really match what is found in the body. There is a company called Green Pastures that sells concentrated butter oil from grass fed cows. Many people have success with that product, though I haven't tried it. It is from natural sources and it also contains other fat soluble vitamins. I had success using a supplement of MK7. I took it with meals containing fat, since vitamin K2 is fat soluble. I only took one bottle and over a year later I can tell it is still working. Fat soluble vitamins are stored in the liver for future use.

Plaque in the arteries and on the teeth is caused by a buildup of calcium deposits. The first results I noticed were on my teeth. They seemed smoother than before. I didn't need to brush as often. Sometimes I couldn't remember if I had brushed or not, since my teeth didn't ever feel fuzzy like before. Using the teeth effect as a guide, I found that vitamins A and E seemed to work synergistically with vitamin K2.

I believe I have been deficient in vitamin K2 for most of my life until now in my old age. When I was young I believed the cholesterol theory of heart disease, which has now been debunked. I didn't eat the high cholesterol foods that are the few natural sources of vitamin K2. As a result I have a lifetime of accumulated calcium deposits in my soft tissues. A few year back I was taking vitamin D for a short time and started getting chest pains and numbness in my left arm. Vitamin D increases calcium absorption. I quit the vitamin D and started taking magnesium supplements. Calcium makes muscles contract. Magnesium makes muscles relax. I have always been prone to muscle cramps. The chest pain felt like cramping in my heart muscles. I was able to control the symptoms with magnesium but I wasn't solving the source of the problem. I knew magnesium was the opposite of calcium. After doing some research, I discovered that vitamin K2 was the opposite of vitamin D.

After taking the vitamin K2 I found that I was more prone to muscle cramps than before. I believe the process of removing excess calcium from the body uses up magnesium. I read about an experiment in which calcium is stirred into a glass of water. It won't dissolve. When magnesium is added, the calcium then dissolves in the water. I think something similar happens in the body. Magnesium is stored in the muscles. When it becomes deficient, muscle cramps can occur. I use this as a guide to how much magnesium to supplement. The tooth effect is another indication. When my magnesium levels drop my teeth feel coated in fuzz and my erections are softer. Now I take large doses of magnesium every day to cope with the side effects of the vitamin K2. I believe that once I finish removing a lifetime accumulation of excess calcium this won't be necessary. There are different kinds of magnesium. Some of them are very expensive. Supposedly magnesium glycinate is better absorbed with less side effects, the most common of which is diarrhea. I have found this to not be true. I have tried many kinds of magnesium and I get the best results from inexpensive magnesium oxide. I find I get better results if I take it in small doses with food, spread throughout the day. I prefer about 200 mg in a capsule, not in a tablet. Magnesium oxide is often sold as 500 mg tablets. I could cut these in half to get the proper dose, but I prefer to pay a higher price for capsules which seem less inclined to upset my stomach. I always get more diarrhea from magnesium in tablets than in capsules, regardless the type of magnesium.

The other side effect of vitamin K2 that I have experienced is tingling in the hands and feet. I believe the process of removing plaque from the arteries temporarily thickens the blood as the loosened plaque circulates in the arteries. When it hits a narrow point the circulation is inhibited, causing a tingling sensation. This feeling is similar to how your arm feels after cutting off the circulation from sleeping on it, then rolling over and getting the circulation back. When I first stared taking vitamin K2 MK7 I noticed the tooth effect fairly soon, but not the tingling. After about two months of taking one capsule every other day (one bottle) I noticed my arms and legs were tingling. I stopped taking the K2 and within one or two weeks only my fingers and toes were tingling. As time progressed and my large arteries were presumably cleared of plaque the process seemed to accelerate. I found all of my hands and feet were tingling. Now over a year later it seems to be moving into my calves and forearms. Although annoying, I take this as a sign that the process is accelerating and nearing completion. As the large arteries are cleared of plaque, the inside diameter increases, exposing more surface area for plaque removal.

I no longer get the chest pains that occurred when I took vitamin D. I think the vitamin K2 and magnesium have prevented me from having a heart attack. For more information on vitamin K2 I suggest you read the book "Vitamin K2 And The Calcium Paradox" by Dr. Kate Rheaume-Bleue. If you prefer a video, there is a free one online at:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fYMExQNosTQ

[John Dough]

I tried the brand of vitamin E recommended in the following article. It didn't seem to have any specific effect for the suggested usage, but maybe it will work differently for someone else. The thing I did notice is that it enhanced the function of the vitamin K2 I had taken. At another time I had taken vitamin A in the form of retinol and found it also enhanced the effects of vitamin K2.

https://morningsteel.com/vitamin-e-for-erectile-dysfunction/

"Got problems with your erections? Using vitamin E for erectile dysfunction might help. First, vitamin E lower estrogens. Decreasing estrogen has been proven to do a lot more for your morning wood than increasing testosterone, so anything that can help with that should be on your ED short list. Vitamin E also acts as an estrogen receptor antagonist, meaning that it blocks the reception of estrogen in your body, further hindering it from acting on your cells.

Prolactin is the hormone that tells pregnant women to start producing milk. However, its present in men too and, surprise surprise, it isnt so great for your sex life. It works to lower your sex drive as well as your testosterone levels. Fortunately, vitamin E helps reduce prolactin levels in your system, quite effectively.

Make sure you use an E supplement where the soy residues have been extracted out. To get a vitamin E product that will actually work, you want to look for one containing at least a mix of the alpha, beta, delta, and gamma tocopherols with added tocotrienols if possible".

[John Dough]

Having improved my erections with vitamin K2 and magnesium, I still have issues with prostate swelling and maintaining an erection in a standing position. I believe these two issues are both symptoms of chronic inflammation. I am at the beginning stages of trying dietary changes to deal with it. This site won't allow a link to the article that I quote below:

"Inflammation Is the Core of ED. Drug treatment to compensate for inadequate NO production is a multibillion dollar industry that avoids curing the underlying cause of the ED. All of the physiological predispositions to ED result in or derive from chronic inflammation. Recent studies also indicate that testosterone levels do not normally decline with age, but rather with declining health. Healthy men have higher testosterone levels. I would suggest that reduction in serum testosterone could be used as a measure of chronic inflammation in men.

A chronic high starch/sugar/HFCS diet with omega-6 oils in place of saturated fats, leads to chronic inflammation, high triglycerides, risk of metabolic syndrome and obesity. Of course, diabetics have an even lower tolerance for this type of diet. This diet, which is rather typical in many modern cultures, also provides a high risk of damage to endothelial cells lining the circulatory system and to ED. The opposite of the inflammatory diet is the low carb, high omega-3 fish oil, no vegetable oil, meat/fish/dairy, Anti-Inflammatory Diet".

The other approach I intend to try to reduce inflammation is detoxing using supplemental pectin. There has been research done on modified citrus pectin (MCP) proving it reduces body levels of toxic heavy metals. However, it is expensive. A common folk remedy for arthritis pain due to inflammation is inexpensive pectin used for making jam. It is commonly mixed with grape juice for the anti-oxidants, but I think that is counter-productive given the sugar content. Pectin is also used for detoxing the body from recreational drugs in order to pass a drug test.

https://certoclear.com/certo-drug-detox-guide-need-know/

"The Certo Method or the use of fruit pectin for detoxing the system of drug metabolites has been used for a few years now and with a very high pass rate".

https://www.peoplespharmacy.com/2014/10/30/how-to-mix-certo-and-grape-juice-for-arthritis/

"How to Mix Certo and Grape Juice for Arthritis"

https://naturalsolutionsmag.com/reduce-chronic-inflammation/

"At normal levels, galectin-3 performs important cellular functions. In fact, galectin-3 is found throughout the body: on cell surfaces, in their nuclei, in circulating blood. The trouble is, galectin-3 can become overexpressed, particularly as we age. When that happens, it becomes a highly inflammatory agent, driving the advancement of a number of conditions including cancer and cardiovascular disease.

MCP (modified citrus pectin) has a special role to play as a natural systemic galectin-3 binder; its completely nontoxic and shows no side effects. MCP works because it has a strong affinity for galectin-3, binding to the protein and essentially inactivating it".

[Oldmonger]

A lot of today's accepted nutrition information and "best practices" have no basis in science and are the obscene product of food industry self-interest and influence. Look no further than the rise in obesity and Diabetes.

I did an extensive search of the scientific / medical literature, and as a result, I take a soft gel of Vitamin K2 (MK7) daily. I purchase it from Vitacost.

I have yet to try the best source of vitamin K2, natto. Natto is fermented soy. I understand natto is slimy and smelly, in short, disgusting.

Butter, cheese, and fat from grass-fed animals are sources of Vitamin K2. This statement is a general comment; it needs confirmation for each food.

The medical community's ignorance about Vitamin K2 is shocking. Don't expect your doctor to know about it. A recent report referred to it as "Vitamin K". Vitamin K1 is central to blood clotting. Vitamin K2 plays a role in getting calcium to the right place, i.e., your teeth and bones, not the walls of your blood vessels.

[Dave GR]

In the recent note on Vitamin K2, it said:

"After taking the vitamin K2 I found that I was more prone to muscle cramps than before. I believe the process of removing excess calcium from the body uses up magnesium. ".

Actually, what is happening is that K2 helps / allows the body to move calcium from the bloodstream into cells. This means that more calcium gets into the cells. Magnesium does a lot of things in the body, and one of them is to regulate how much calcium enters the cells. When extra calcium enters a muscle cell, it is more likely to cramp (contract and not relax). So, with the extra calcium available to the cells, you need more magnesium to regulate it. You can either get less calcium or add more magnesium, or both to balance out these two elements (in ionic form) in your body.

There is more to it than that, but that's a start.

[John Dough]

I continue to get results from vitamin K2. It is a fat soluble vitamin that is stored in the liver. I haven't taken any for almost three years and yet the process of decalcification carries on. I still supplement magnesium though. My morning wood is just amazing. I get spontaneous erections just watching women in bikinis on TV. Not bad for an old man.

https://www.westonaprice.org/wp-content/uploads/TheFatSolubleActivators.pdf

Vitamin K2 in Mcg /100 g.

Tallow, Conventional 5.9.

Chicken Liver, Conventional 6.6.

Cheese, Kraft 6.7.

Tallow, Pastured 8.2.

Butter, Farm Friend Goat Butter 11.1.

Chicken Liver, Pastured 12.3.

Lard, Smithfield 13.5.

Butter, Kerry Gold 13.6.

Butter, Trickling Springs 13.6.

Cheese, Raw Cheddar 15.1.

Lard, Pastured 20.8.

Butter, Land O Lakes 21.6.

Butter, Organic Valley 21.9.

Ghee, Purity Farm 27.4.

Cheese, Aged Raw Cheddar 31.5.

Egg Yolks Conventional 31.7.

Cheese, Nature's Promise 31.9.

Cheese, Raw Blue 31.9.

Egg Yolks Organic 33.5.

Ghee, Pure Indian 35.8.

Egg Yolks Pastured 37.5.

Cheese, Cabot 44.7.

Duck Fat, Free Range 117.8.

Emu Oil 416.5.

From other sources:

Natto 1103.4.

Goose Liver Paste 369.0.

Gouda Cheese 75.

Jarlsberg Cheese 65.

Edam Cheese 35.

Goose Leg 31.0.

Brie Cheese 25.

[John Dough]

Vitamin K2 works synergistically with other nutrients, in particular magnesium. I have been supplementing with magnesium glycinate on a daily basis for years. It is used for hundreds of biochemical processes in the body, including removing excess calcium and metabolizing estrogen. I also supplement vitamin C daily. Dr. Thomas Levy, author of the book "Death by Calcium" states that the big four nutrients to supplement are Magnesium, Vitamin C, Vitamin K2 and Vitamin D. Vitamins K2 and D are fat soluble, so you don't need to take them as often. They are stored in the liver for future use. If you are interested in natural source K2 supplements, there are emu oil capsules and high vitamin butter oil capsules. If you want the bulk oil, emu oil and high vitamin butter oil are available online. Duck fat is available in many grocery stores as a cooking oil.

Here are some videos to watch:

Death by Calcium 11:18 short version.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KbD_9kSCyps

Death by Calcium 1:12:42 long version.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xwi9iZvudXA

[John Dough]

Vitamin K2 and magnesium have reversed about 20 years of the decline in my erectile function so far, and I continue to improve. It is about dealing with the source of the problem instead of the symptoms.

https://www.webmd.com/erectile-dysfunction/guide/atherosclerosis-and-erectile-dysfunction

"You might think that ED (erectile dysfunction) has nothing to do with your heart. But if you have ED, it could be a sign that your arteries are clogged. It's all about blood flow. To get and keep an erection, blood needs to have no problem getting to your penis. If you have ED, it can mean that one or more of your blood vessels have narrowed or are blocked. Plaque in your arteries can make that happen. Doctors call it "atherosclerosis," which means the hardening of the arteries due to plaque buildup".

[John Dough]

Excess calcium and insufficient magnesium not only causes erectile dysfunction, it's also a factor in heart disease and cancer. Higher magnesium intake is associated with longer lifespan.

https://www.lifeextension.com/Magazine/2017/10/Longevity-Benefits-of-Magnesium/Page-01?p=1

"Calorie restriction is one of the most effective interventions that reliably slows aging and extends lifespans in numerous species. The problem is that it requires severe reductions in food intake that are nearly impossible for most people to follow. Fortunately, it may be possible to achieve many of the benefits of calorie restriction without limiting your food intake. A cell study published in late 2016 revealed that magnesium supplementation mimics a key underlying mechanism of calorie restriction".

[NewAnton]

I am pretty new in here, and I am only looking to set up my outdoor Orchid structure. The information from here is really great for me, thank you very much!

[Aslatiel]

This is actually true and it has helped my erectile dysfunction issues a lot. I do a combo of vitamin K and magnesium and I also use olive oil.

[JohnRichard]

Hope to get some help on my problem here. Just started the sixth decade. Haven't had much activity since covid. Recent adventure, first time in more than a year, I had difficulty remaining erect. I thought little Richard would be super excited. He started out that way, but quickly lost interest. Also, for the 3 minutes that he did stand up, he did not take a firm stand.

Thoughts? Could it be that excess self help has raised the expectation? Or is it that I got older over the year and something fundamental changed? I am otherwise decent health, no known issues.

Any suggestions? Do the young at heart on here all have to use blue vitamins? At what age did you first feel the need to use it?

Thank you!

[DaveSalem]

Definitely talk to your doctor and get a script for either Viagra or Cialis. I think Viagra works better, but Cialis lasts longer (like 2 days vs. 4 hours) if you're not exactly sure when "it" is going to happen.

You will be very pleased with little Richard standing to attention early on in the game, and not losing interest. He may even stay hard after you explode. Take another one right before if you think you want to go two rounds, and he'll respond to that also. I take a few Advil with mine, because I usually end up with a headache. Headache and flushed face are the most common side effects.


Hope to get some help on my problem here. Just started the sixth decade. Haven't had much activity since covid. Recent adventure, first time in more than a year, I had difficulty remaining erect. I thought little Richard would be super excited. He started out that way, but quickly lost interest. Also, for the 3 minutes that he did stand up, he did not take a firm stand.

Thoughts? Could it be that excess self help has raised the expectation? Or is it that I got older over the year and something fundamental changed? I am otherwise decent health, no known issues.

Any suggestions? Do the young at heart on here all have to use blue vitamins? At what age did you first feel the need to use it?

Thank you!

[DarkSideOfMe]

Hope to get some help on my problem here. Just started the sixth decade. Haven't had much activity since covid. Recent adventure, first time in more than a year, I had difficulty remaining erect. I thought little Richard would be super excited. He started out that way, but quickly lost interest. Also, for the 3 minutes that he did stand up, he did not take a firm stand.

Thoughts? Could it be that excess self help has raised the expectation? Or is it that I got older over the year and something fundamental changed? I am otherwise decent health, no known issues.

Any suggestions? Do the young at heart on here all have to use blue vitamins? At what age did you first feel the need to use it?

Thank you!Great Question Bro. ! I have researched, chased, this subject for many years now, seems their is no answer to your question that is defined,(30,40,50 years,) it can hit you no matter what age, shape your in!

They say" use it, loose it," this to be very true! Some will hide it, say no need to use," I'm always hard, last hours", this isn't Porn, Bro, it's real life so don't let that talk get in your head! Remember sex is 90%head game, sex starts in your brain, not Jr. !

Don't give up, you will find your cure to fuck again like you were in your 20's! Pills, shots, Implants, or maybe you just need the right 20 year old to suck your dick? LOL.

Keep moving, going forward! Your not the first, or last, to experience this problem no matter what age!

[Joesouncool]

Hope to get some help on my problem here. Just started the sixth decade. Haven't had much activity since covid. Recent adventure, first time in more than a year, I had difficulty remaining erect. I thought little Richard would be super excited. He started out that way, but quickly lost interest. Also, for the 3 minutes that he did stand up, he did not take a firm stand.

Thoughts? Could it be that excess self help has raised the expectation? Or is it that I got older over the year and something fundamental changed? I am otherwise decent health, no known issues.

Any suggestions? Do the young at heart on here all have to use blue vitamins? At what age did you first feel the need to use it?

Thank you!Right there with you. I'm a couple of years older.

I had to start taking Ed meds after I started some anti inflammatory meds due to injuries. Before all of this, I was athletic, not Adonis just really active. I could literally cum and just keep going until about 10 years ago. I could hammer nails with my dong, no bragging. I started in on the anti inflammatories, and poof, it was all gone.

I take lots of vitamins, but no go.

I tried cialis first thinking the long time would put me back where I was. Nope, I got in general hard, but not firm. Just a bunch of blood running into my dong, but not rock hard. So, I tried some generic viagra, and that helped. The injury pain also caused me to gain weight, which caused the same problem when I finally got some injuries fixed. Damn, when you get old, the weight doesn't just come off when you exercise like crazy. Now, my doc has me on generic viagra. It gets me some good wood, so I like it. I can't just come on command anymore, so I'm hurting in that area.

Was in atl a few days ago and popped some generic V before going into a nice strip club. Was getting ready to leave when I came across a girl I liked the looks of. Blonde milky with a good boob job, nice hair, and a good look to her. We did VIP. She was nice enough to HJ. I had to explain to her before the start that while it would feel great, she didn't need to worry that I wasn't going to bust on her. She was a trooper and tried. I thanked her for the attempt. She was a trooper.

[John Dough]

I take lots of vitamins, but no go.
Have you tried vitamin K2 MK7? That's the one that worked for me, along with magnesium.


Hope to get some help on my problem here. Just started the sixth decade. Haven't had much activity since covid. Recent adventure, first time in more than a year, I had difficulty remaining erect. I thought little Richard would be super excited. He started out that way, but quickly lost interest. Also, for the 3 minutes that he did stand up, he did not take a firm stand.

Or is it that I got older over the year and something fundamental changed? I am otherwise decent health, no known issues.
The number one cause of death in north america is heart disease from clogged arteries. This also causes erectile dysfunction. It is the result of a deficiency of vitamin K2 and magnesium. It slowly accumulates over time and most people assume it is just old age. ED is one of the early warning signs. It will continue to get worse unless you do something about it.

If you have no problem getting an erection and just have difficulty maintaining it, a possible solution is vitamin D3. People tend to get less sunshine as they get older and the use of sunscreen reduces vitamin D absorption.

[John Dough]

Excessive masturbation to internet porn can also cause erectile dysfunction.

https://www.yourbrainonporn.com/

https://nofap.com/

[Xelajo]

Excessive masturbation to internet porn can also cause erectile dysfunction.

https://www.yourbrainonporn.com/

https://nofap.com/Its MY OPINION only.

This is all crap!. I have been watching porn daily (easily 1 hour daily) for over 30+ years. And masturbate watching porn. Its may daily routine in the morning. Never had any issues. Still going strong! I am 53 now.

[WookieWonka]

Run this by your doctor as I'm just a nerd from the internet that used himself as a test subject and have no medical training.

This stack increased my libido and erection frequency. It seems to be an interaction of some or all of them because I've taken just the vit d, multivitmin and fish oil and didn't have the same results. I was taking this stuff to recover from an intensive manual labor job and it did help but the other effects were quite noticeable and un-expected. I added in 20 mg of tadalfil on the weeked and I was going like a 22 year old insted of a 46 year old. At the time I started. The stack takes 2 or 3 weeks to kick in. Its not like a drug just supplemental to help things work like they should and decrease inflammation.

Fish Oil - 2 g per day.

Vitamin D - 5 K iu per day.

Magnesium Calm drink - 2 teaspoons a day before bed.

Alpha Lipoic Acid - 300 to 600 mg a day.

Acetyl L. Carnitine - 1/2 teaspoon from bulk powder.

L-glutamine - 1 teaspoon from bulk.

Vitamin Code Men Multivitamin per the lable instructions (4 caps a days. 2 in the morn and two in the evening).

If you got lots of disposable cash you might also try adding in DHEA at 150 to 200 mg a day for additional hormone support.

Also try eating hardboiled eggs (if the yolks are turning green you cooked out the nutrition) , 3 tablespoons of fortified nutritional yeast, 2 tablespoons blackstrap molasses and 2 to 3 tablespoons of chia seeds everyday. You get lots of trace nutrients, b-vitamins, choline and amino-acids from these items. The eggs also provide choline and healthy fats. Between the fish oil and the fat from the eggs you get the needed animal fats so your body can produce and regulate hormones properly.

Buy in bulk. I use vitamin shoppe, amazon and myprotein dot com to shop for bulk purchases, general sales and buy one get one half off or free or special offers. I end up getting like 3 months+ for about 150 if I time it right. You don't have to get it all at once. Just start collecting till have them all over a month or two then its just matter of buying more as you run out of the sales / special offers pop up.

[John Dough]

https://laddmcnamara.com/2019/05/14/vitamin-k2-reverses-arterial-stiffness-and-osteoporosis/

"Hardening of arteries is due to the building up of plaque over many years. When people think about arterial plaque, most people think of LDL cholesterol. However, arterial plaque consists of 95% calcium, and only 5% cholesterol. Therefore, in order to prevent arterial plaque, that is, to prevent arteriosclerosis, it is reasonable to make our primary focus the prevention of arterial calcification, not the reduction of LDL cholesterol".

If your arteries do not calcify, plaque will not accumulate, and they will not harden, nor will they clog. Without clogged arteries, or arteriosclerosis, you are very unlikely to experience a heart attack or stroke. In addition, without arteriosclerosis, you eliminate the most common cause of chronic kidney disease, end stage renal failure, high blood pressure, and blindness. And if you are a man, without arteriosclerosis, you eliminate the most common cause of erectile dysfunction".

"Numerous animal studies have shown that vitamin K2 prevents and reverses arterial calcification. In the arteries and other soft tissues, vitamin K2 binds with matrix GLA protein, inhibiting calcium deposition, and causing the removal of excess calcium".

"In a study comparing MK-4 and MK-7, subjects were given a single dose of 420 mcg of MK-4 or MK-7. MK-4 was not detectable in the serum of any subject at any point in time. Whereas, MK-7 was well absorbed, and reached maximal serum level at 6 hours after intake. MK-7 was still detectable in the blood up to 48 hours after the initial dose, albeit at low levels. The subjects were also given a daily dose of 60 micrograms of MK-4 or MK-7 for seven days. Again, a rise in MK-4 levels was not detectable in any subject throughout the study period. However, 60 mcg of MK-7 significantly increased serum MK-7 levels in all subjects. This study showed that MK-7 is far more bioavailable than MK-4".

[John Dough]

https://wjmh.org/DOIx.php?id=10.5534/wjmh.190151

"Literature support that vitamin-D is important for different systems of the human body including, but not limited to endocrine and immune systems, vasculature and endothelial function of the body. Male erectile function depends on many factors and can be perceived as a health indicator of the body. Epidemiological data have shown that vitamin-D deficiency is also associated with erectile dysfunction. In this review, our aim is to interpret the mechanisms by which vitamin-D might regulate anatomy and physiology of penis. Evidence showed that vitamin-D is needed for an adequate erectile function. Briefly, vitamin-D is crucial for a better healthy body and sexual activity".

[John Dough]

"Epidemiological data have shown that vitamin-D deficiency is also associated with erectile dysfunction.



"If your arteries do not calcify, ..... you eliminate the most common cause of erectile dysfunction".
https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2018/02/180226122548.htm

"Vitamin D can't be metabolized without sufficient magnesium levels, meaning Vitamin D remains stored and inactive for as many as 50 percent of Americans. In addition, Vitamin D supplements can increase a person's calcium and phosphate levels even while they remain Vitamin D deficient. People may suffer from vascular calcification if their magnesium levels aren't high enough to prevent the complication".

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5340248/

"Erectile dysfunction (ED) is common in older men with chronic kidney disease. Magnesium is essential for metabolism of nitric oxide which helps in penile erection. Hypomagnesemia is defined as serum magnesium <1.8 mg / dL. Our data support that ED is related to hypomagnesemia in elderly patients with moderately to severely reduced kidney function".

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3957229/

"magnesium intake was inversely associated with arterial calcification, which may play a contributing role in magnesium's protective associations in stroke and fatal coronary heart disease".

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5794996/

"Magnesium has been shown to effectively prevent vascular calcification".

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC8423854/

"Erectile dysfunction, which has been associated with mortality in the general population, is common in individuals on hemodialysis. It is significantly associated with an increased coronary artery calcification score".

[John Dough]

https://laddmcnamara.com/2019/05/14/vitamin-k2-reverses-arterial-stiffness-and-osteoporosis/

"Vitamin K1, or phylloquinone, is preferentially used by the liver to activate blood-clotting proteins to allow for coagulation, so you don't bleed to death from a simple cut on your finger. Vitamin K2, or menaquinone, functions to ensure that calcium is deposited where it should be, such as in your bones, cartilage, and teeth, and not in the soft tissues, such as your arteries, kidneys, and breast tissue".

"Although vitamin K2 (MK-4) is found in animal fat, including egg yolk and cheeses, we really don't get much vitamin K2 from our foods. With no measurable rise in MK-4 from supplementation, you can bet there is no measurable rise in serum MK-4 levels from what most of us eat. Without supplementation, vitamin K2 (MK-4) in our body comes from conversion of vitamin K1, which is obtained from green leafy vegetables. As mentioned earlier, unless you are eating natto soy regularly, you not getting MK-7 in your diet. This leaves us with supplementation as the most effective means to obtain and maintain consistent vitamin K2 blood levels and benefits".

I disagree with part of the last paragraph. I ate huge amounts of green leafy vegetables and still suffered from K2 deficiency. I did not eat animal fats. I believe the K2 MK4 supplements are not bio-identical with the MK4 found in food. Had they measured MK4 levels after eating foods rich in it, like high vitamin butter oil, goose fat or emu oil, the outcome would have been different. I can confirm though, that the K2 MK-7 supplements did work, whereas the MK-4 supplements did not work.

https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/vitamin-k2

"Your body can partly convert vitamin K1 to K2. However, current evidence indicates that the conversion process is inefficient. Vitamin K2 is mainly found in certain animal and fermented foods, which most people don't eat much of. Rich animal sources include high-fat dairy products from grass-fed cows, egg yolks (from free range chickens), as well as liver and other organ meats".

https://kresserinstitute.com/vitamin-k2-consuming-enough/

"The Rotterdam study found that in men followed for more than 15 years, the highest intake of vitamin K2 was associated with lower risks of severe aortic calcification, cardiovascular disease, and cardiovascular disease mortality. Vitamin K1 content, however, had no association with heart disease risk, despite its intake being 10 times greater than that of K2. Animals do have the ability to convert vitamin K1 to vitamin K2 MK-4, but the conversion rates vary widely. In humans, the conversion rate is relatively unknown".

"Vitamins A and D are both activated by vitamin K2, allowing them to bind calcium to do their jobs. Weston A. Price in the 1940's was the first to discover the synergy of these three vitamins, although at the time he referred to vitamin K2 as "Activator X," since its true identity was unknown until 2007. He used a combination of cod liver oil, rich in vitamins A and D, and butter oil, rich in vitamin K2, to treat a variety of modern diseases. Magnesium intake is also important. Vitamins A and D induce gene expression, which is dependent on magnesium. Because processed foods contain very little, if any, magnesium, many people are deficient".

[FarFarAway]

https://laddmcnamara.com/2019/05/14/vitamin-k2-reverses-arterial-stiffness-and-osteoporosis/


"Vitamins A and D are both activated by vitamin K2, allowing them to bind calcium to do their jobs. Weston A. Price in the 1940's was the first to discover the synergy of these three vitamins, although at the time he referred to vitamin K2 as "Activator X," since its true identity was unknown until 2007. He used a combination of cod liver oil, rich in vitamins A and D, and butter oil, rich in vitamin K2, to treat a variety of modern diseases. Magnesium intake is also important. Vitamins A and D induce gene expression, which is dependent on magnesium. Because processed foods contain very little, if any, magnesium, many people are deficient".This is factually incorrect. Vitamin K has zero impact on those other two compounds. The role of Vitamin K is to put carboxyl groups onto proteins, which can enable them to bind metal salts like magnesium and calcium. I am a scientist with decades of experience, and this is my field. These things you are tracking down, you don't have the perspective to judge them. Many of the papers you find on Medline, they are in the most questionable journals published. They aren't reliable for much.

[YavaRaj]

This is my personal experience. I used watch porn and mastrubate daily. Two months ago I stopped that habit. Now ejaculation is only through penetrative sex 3 to 4 times a week. And I started taking regular one-a-day multi vitamin and Vitamin-D (because the doc said I have deficiency).

My ED has improved. I get more regular morning wood, few times a week vs may be once or twice in 3 months before the change. I used to take 50 mg Sildenafil but it is more than what I need. I'm thinking to try to cut down to 25 mg and see how it works.

Again just sharing my personal experience.


Its MY OPINION only.

This is all crap!. I have been watching porn daily (easily 1 hour daily) for over 30+ years. And masturbate watching porn. Its may daily routine in the morning. Never had any issues. Still going strong! I am 53 now.

[John Dough]

This is factually incorrect. Vitamin K has zero impact on those other two compounds. (vitamin A and D)Yes, I also disagree with that part of the post, based on personal experience. My point was to draw attention to the fact that vitamin K2 wasn't discovered until 2007, that vitamin K1 and K2 are different, that there are different forms of vitamin K2 and that magnesium is a required co-factor.

Prior to taking vitamin K2 supplements I took vitamin D3 supplements and they worked. My ability to maintain an erection improved. I had to quit taking D3 because I began getting chest pain and numbness in my left arm. Magnesium supplements temporarily suppressed the symptoms but didn't make any long term change. Then I took synthetically produced vitamin K2 MK-4 supplements. They didn't make any difference. Much later I decided to try the K2 MK-7 supplements that are made from fermentation using Natto bacteria. Within weeks I noticed less plaque on my teeth. Months later I had less chest pain and I began to notice my morning wood began to return. As time went by my spontaneous erections returned. I have continued to improve over the years since.

One side effect has been an increase in muscle cramps. I take magnesium supplements to control that. Vitamin D3 makes the muscle cramps worse. Suntanning does the same thing. Using the amount of plaque on my teeth as a guide, I also find that zinc supplements help with the decalcification process. I find that when I take zinc my teeth feel smoother and cleaner. However, this also increases the muscle cramps, so I'm limited on how much zinc or vitamin D I can take.

[YavaRaj]

Can you share the K2 that worked for you? So if I understood it right, you take K2 and Magnesium regularly and Zine & D as needed, correct?


Yes, I also disagree with that part of the post, based on personal experience. My point was to draw attention to the fact that vitamin K2 wasn't discovered until 2007, that vitamin K1 and K2 are different, that there are different forms of vitamin K2 and that magnesium is a required co-factor.

Prior to taking vitamin K2 supplements I took vitamin D3 supplements and they worked. My ability to maintain an erection improved. I had to quit taking D3 because I began getting chest pain and numbness in my left arm. Magnesium supplements temporarily suppressed the symptoms but didn't make any long term change. Then I took synthetically produced vitamin K2 MK-4 supplements. They didn't make any difference. Much later I decided to try the K2 MK-7 supplements that are made from fermentation using Natto bacteria. Within weeks I noticed less plaque on my teeth. Months later I had less chest pain and I began to notice my morning wood began to return. As time went by my spontaneous erections returned. I have continued to improve over the years since.

One side effect has been an increase in muscle cramps. I take magnesium supplements to control that. Vitamin D3 makes the muscle cramps worse. Suntanning does the same thing. Using the amount of plaque on my teeth as a guide, I also find that zinc supplements help with the decalcification process. I find that when I take zinc my teeth feel smoother and cleaner. However, this also increases the muscle cramps, so I'm limited on how much zinc or vitamin D I can take.

[John Dough]

Can you share the K2 that worked for you? So if I understood it right, you take K2 and Magnesium regularly and Zine & D as needed, correct?I don't remember the brand. As far as I know, all K2 MK-7 supplements are made from bacterial fermentation, so the brand shouldn't matter. Vitamin K2 is fat soluble, so take it with food containing fat. That's what I did. I only took one bottle of K2 MK-7 and then stopped. Fat soluble vitamins are stored in the liver, so they can last for years if you have enough. I can tell from how clean my teeth stay between brushings that it is still working. If you don't get that effect, try a different brand. I always prefer supplements in capsules. I find tablets tend not to dissolve fully, reducing the amount absorbed. I have read reviews online by people who took high vitamin butter oil supplements that they got the same clean teeth effect. Since butter contains K2 MK-4, that supports my theory that natural K2 MK-4 is effective whereas synthetic K2 MK-4 isn't. Emu oil is very high in natural MK-4 and is available as a supplement in capsule form.

I take magnesium every day. I prefer to take smaller doses a few times a day. Magnesium can cause diarrhea as a side effect. My method seems to reduce that. I also use it in the form of magnesium glycinate since it causes less diarrhea than other forms. People who get constipation might find that magnesium gives them relief.

I only take zinc and vitamin D intermittently when my muscle cramping is less problematic. I believe I could benefit from more but I'm unable to take it at this time. Removing excess calcium from the arteries with vitamin K2 and magnesium (and zinc?) improves my ability to get an erection. However, it doesn't help to maintain it. Vitamin D helps with that. Vitamin D is also fat soluble and stored in the liver, so once levels are increased sufficiently, it wouldn't be necessary to take it regularly.

[GreysonLowery]

It is common for a gentleman to have trouble getting a boner when there is not enough blood flowing to his penis. Therefore, it is helpful when there is a medicine that ensures blood can flow better in your penis.

[John Dough]

Here are some comments from the international site:


So Mr Dough has been a lifeline.

Every 3 days I also take D3 in addition to the K2 and Magnesium.

Been working great. Mind and body has been on sex a lot.

Got genetic testing done and they said I am at an increased risk for coronary artery disease and I noticed that when I go to he dentist they get rid of a lot of hard plaque and I'm sure that would be in my arteries. I have noticed the build up has not been there on my teeth since I started this.

Besides the hard penis I have and boners that look more like my younger days I am of the belief this is probably going to add quality years to my life.

I would think that any one who reads this thread would do yourself well to jump on this. It really seems to be a huge health benefit.


I thought I knew a good bit about nutrition and supplementation but had never heard of K2 before reading this thread. Being a born skeptic my initial reaction was that this was probably one of the many anecdotal bullshit ED cures. Then I went down the rabbit hole of research and discovered how significant K2 is and how nearly everyone is deficient in it. People are taking calcium for bone health to avoid osteoporosis not realizing that a K2 deficiency will cause that supplemental calcium to skip the bones and go straight to the arteries. My research also showed me how common magnesium deficiency is. Given that ED can be an early warning sign of clogged arteries (I've got a family history of heart attacks) all of this got my attention.

Two weeks ago I started taking 200 mcg of K2 (MK7) and 400 MG of magnesium, half in AM and half in PM. Very quickly noticed more morning wood and increased stiffness. Thinking this was probably just placebo affect I tested out discontinuing my daily Cialis that I've used for a couple of years. When I've gone off Cialis in the past erection frequency and quality dropped off significantly and quickly. Not this time. If I didn't know better I'd think I was still on the daily Cialis. I presume this is an effect of the magnesium since the K2 decalcification of the artery process should take a lot longer than two weeks.

Whenever I see someone report this kind of experience I'm always curious about their specifics, so here are mine. Mid-fifties, reasonably healthy, pretty good diet, reasonable exercise but nothing crazy, bloodwork all pretty normal. Could lose 15-20 pounds to get to ideal weight but overall reasonably healthy middle aged guy.

So thanks for sharing the original post John Dough, very helpful indeed!