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Vitamin K: The new bone nutrient

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It is well known that supplementing with calcium (with added vitamin D) and magnesium can prevent osteoporosis, but did you know that vitamin K is vital to bone health too?

This mysterious vitamin was only discovered in 1935 and until recently was regarded as the vitamin that helps with blood clotting. Now researchers have found that patients with low mineral density (a symptom of osteoporosis), also have low levels of circulating vitamin K.

In a study published by the International Osteoporosis Foundation it was found that vitamin K can, when used in conjunction with a traditional anti-osteoporosis supplement (containing calcium, magnesium, zinc and vitamin D)  reduce the loss of bone tissue and improve bone density much more than when the traditional supplement was taken on its own.

Sources of vitamin K in the diet: leafy veggies, dairy products, meat, bean curd and soy bean oil.

Read more on the benefits and sources of vitamin K.

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