Vitamin K and the Management of Patients with Cystic Fibrosis

VITAMIN K AND THE MANAGEMENT OF PATIENTS WITH CYSTIC FIBROSIS Objective:To assess the advisability of routine vitamin K supplementation in patients with cystic fibrosis (CF).Data Sources:Studies identified through a MEDLINE search with the...

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Vitamin K2 (menaquinone, MK) Intake Could Reduce Coronary Calcification

Journal Article: High dietary menaquinone intake is associated with reduced coronary calcification. Background: Dietary vitamin K is thought to decrease risk of cardiovascular disease by reducing coronary calcification, but inconsistent...

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Vitamin K in Breast Milk

VITAMIN K2 (MENAQUINONE, MK) INTAKE COULD REDUCE CORONARY CALCIFICATION For many children, breast-feeding is their sole source of vitamin K. Breast-fed infants are at risk for vitamin K-responsive Hemorrhagic Disease of the Newborn (HDNB)....

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Vitamin K Intake Related to Bone Mass in Girls

VITAMIN K INTAKE RELATED TO BONE MASS IN GIRLS Vitamin K has long been associated with its role in bone metabolism. Lack of vitamin K intake has also been related to low bone density and osteoporotic fracture risk. A study from The...

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…Low-dose menaquinone-7… helps decrease bone loss in healthy postmenopausal women

Summary We have investigated whether low-dose vitamin K2 supplements (menaquinone-7, MK-7) could beneficially affect bone health. Next to an improved vitamin K status, MK-7 supplementation significantly decreased the age-related decline in bone mineral density and bone strength. Low-dose MK-7 supplements may therefore help postmenopausal women prevent bone loss. Read...

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Why Vitamin K2 is so important…

A YouTube video posted by Mama Natural. “I’m not a fan of supplements. I take a few (post/video coming) but I prefer to get my nutrients from food. Vitamin K is the exception. Here’s why…” Why you need Vitamin K2

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