Vitamin K Supplements Reduce Factures
By Keith D. Bishop, Clinical Nutritionist, B.Sc. Pharmacy,
Health Coach - June 1, 2009
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Vitamin K supplementation improves bone strength and
reduced fractures in postmenopausal
women.
A review of clinical research confirmed that vitamin K1 and
vitamin K2 supplements improved bone strength and reduced the
incidence of fractures in postmenopausal women.
High and low doses of the supplements provided a modest
increase in bone mineral density. All doses had inconsistent
effects on bone growth and breakdown.
Like vitamin D, vitamin K is a popular research topic for many
health issues including osteoporosis, cardiovascular disease,
cancer, cystic fibrosis and Crohn’s disease.
Therapeutic vitamin K doses are available as a single
supplement or in some of our osteoporosis calcium
supplements.
Dietary sources of vitamin K include:
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Leafy, dark green vegetables
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- Spinach
- Kale
- Collards
- Broccoli
- Oils
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Reference Source: Nutr Res. 2009 Apr;29(4):221-8.
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