Vitamin K Reduces Fractures
Clinical Study Title:
Vitamin K2 (menatetrenone) effectively prevents fractures and sustains
lumbar bone mineral density in osteoporosis.
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English Summary: |
This
study looked at the use of vitamin K to aid in preventing
fractures related to osteoarthritis. This study lasted
for 2 years and involved 241 participants already
diagnosed with osteoarthritis. Half the participants
received the vitamin K supplement, while the other
half did not receive anything. Those participants
who received the vitamin K had fewer fractures during
the study. This suggests that this form of vitamin
K supplements can help to reduce the number of fractures
in participants with osteoarthritis. |
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Authors:
Shiraki M. Shiraki Y. Aoki C. Miura M.
Institution:
Research Institute and Practice for Involutional Diseases, Nagano
Prefecture, Japan.
Country of Publication:
United States
Source:
Journal of Bone & Mineral Research. 15(3):515-21, 2000 Mar.
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