25. Vitamin K and Fractures

Episode Summary

Vitamin K was first discovered in 1929 by Henrik Dam, a Danish scientist, and research since then has revealed this nutrient’s crucial role in blood clotting, bone health, the production of the myelin sheath in nerves and healthy blood platelets. Poor diets, antibiotics and aging all decrease vitamin K, and many people are at risk for low levels of this vitamin. But there are different types of vitamin K, and they aren’t all equal. Learn about this important vitamin and which type of vitamin K is best for maintaining strong bones.

Key Takeaways To Tune In For

• [00:45] Vitamin K is powerful nutrient involved in many biochemical pathways
• [01:53] How Vitamin K is created
• [02:45] How the body uses Vitamin K
• [03:30] Why you might be Vitamin K deficient
• [04:22] The best form of Vitamin K for bone health
• [08:00] Multiple clinical trials using MK4 show maintains bone strength
• [08:20] MK4 had also shown to help promote healthy bone marrow and blood production
• [09:45] MK4 supports healthy bone density
• [11:00] MK4 exerts a powerful on supporting strong bone matrix
• [13:30] 3 Vitamin K-dependent proteins
• [17:00] Looking for clinical trials that report the ability to reduce fractures is crucial
• [19:15] Studies show 45 mg per day of Vitamin K can supports the growth of stronger bones
• [20:48] Is Vitamin K safe
• [20:45] People taking the medication warfarin should consult with their medical provider before taking Vitamin K

Resources talked about in this episode

• Blog mentioned – Vitamin K and Fractures
• Products mentioned – Osteo-K and Osteo-K Minis 
• NBI Bone Support Page – Bone Support

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