Low Vitamin K Levels May Be Associated With Cognitive Impairment
A recent study suggests that low levels of vitamin K may be associated with cognitive impairment in mature adults.
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Spinach Extract May Help Improve Muscle Strength
A recent study has found that supplementation with spinach extract may help improve muscle strength.Read now -
Study Recommends Increasing Vitamin K2 Intake in Children
The decrease in vitamin K2 intake has been associated with poorer bone health and an increase in arterial calcification.Read now -
Study Finds Statin Use May Be Associated With Vitamin K Deficiency
A recent study suggests that statins may negatively influence vitamin K status.Read now -
Combined Low Status of Vitamin D and Vitamin K Associated With Increased Risk of Mortality
A new study suggests that having low vitamin D and vitamin K status may increase the risk of all-cause mortality and possibly increased risk of cardiovascular mortality.Read now -
Vitamin K Deficiency Associated With Increased Arterial Stiffness
Read nowMatrix GLa protein (MGP) is an inhibitor of arterial stiffness and requires vitamin K for activation. Inactive desphospho-uncarboxylated MGP (dp-ucMGP) is a biomarker of poor vitamin K status. A new study has found an association between higher levels of dp-ucMGP...
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Study Finds Link Between Vitamin K Levels And Eye Health
Read nowActive matrix GLA protein (MGP), which helps preserve various elements of the eye, requires vitamin K to be activated. A new study suggests a link between vitamin K levels and eye health.For this study, the researchers randomly recruited 935 people...
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Vitamin K May Help Reduce Risk of Fracture in Kids
Read nowA recent study suggests that increased levels of vitamin K may help lower rates of low-energy fractures in children and adolescents. Participants in the study included 20 children with low-energy fractures and 19 children without fractures. Total serum concentrations of...
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Vitamin K2 Supplementation Associated With Improved Cardiovascular Health
Read nowVitamin K2 is necessary for the activation of matrix Gla protein (MGP), which binds to calcium and protects blood vessels from calcification. A recent study suggests that taking a daily dose of vitamin K2 may help improve vascular health, as...
