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Figure 3: IMBALANCES BETWEEN VITAMINS A AND D LEAD TO TOXICITY 13,16,17
When a severe imbalance between vitamins A and D favors vitamin A, phosphorus accumulates at the expense
of calcium and bone loss ensues. When such an imbalance favors vitamin D, the production of vitamin K-dependent
proteins greatly exceeds the capacity of vitamin K to activate them. This results in defective proteins, which in turn fail
to direct calcium away from soft tissues and into bones and teeth. This results in soft tissue calcification, including the
formation of kidney and bladder stones, and the calcification of blood vessels and aortal valves.
Figure 4: SYNERGY BETWEEN VITAMINS A, D, and K 2 13,14,17
When vitamins A and D are available in an appropriate balance, cells produce a healthy amount of vitamin K-
dependent proteins. When vitamin K is available in rich supply to activate them, these proteins protect against soft
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tissue calcification and direct calcium to where it belongs: in the bones and teeth. During growth, these proteins
protect the growth plates from premature calcification, ensuring that a child will reach his or her full growth potential.
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