Vitamins & Minerals

Department of Clinical Nutrition, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center and Harvard Medical School, Boston, USA

Publications

• Mini Review   
  Association of Vitamin K Status with Arterial Calcification and Stiffness in Chronic Kidney Disease: A Longitudinal Study using CRIC Data
  Author(s): Sylvia Rosas*
  
  Vitamin K is a group of fat-soluble vitamins that play an essential role in blood clotting, bone metabolism and cardiovascular health. The two primary forms of vitamin K are vitamin K1 (phylloquinone), found in green leafy vegetables and vitamin K2 (menaquinone), synthesized by bacteria in the gut and found in fermented foods. Vitamin K deficiency can lead to excessive bleeding and bone fractures, while adequate vitamin K intake may help prevent osteoporosis and cardiovascular disease. Vitamin K is also being studied for its potential role in cancer prevention and treatment. Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is a common condition characterized by a gradual loss of kidney function over time. CKD affects millions of people worldwide and is associated with a high risk of cardiovascular disease. Arterial calcification and stiffness are among the cardiovascular complicat.. Read More»
  DOI: 10.37421/ 2376-1318.2022.11.233

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