Vitamin K Protects Against Exercise Damage
Clinical Study Title:
Improved bone metabolism in female elite athletes after vitamin
K supplementation.
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English Summary: |
Many
professional and amateur female athletes are at risk
for hypoestrogenism as well as amenorrhea. Additionally,
many of these women suffer bone loss. This study looked
at the use of vitamin K, which has been found to be
beneficial in postmenopausal women, for 8 female athletes.
Half of these women reported amenorrhea for over a
year, while the other half reported the continued
use of birth control pills. All 8 participants were
given vitamin K supplements for a month. All participants
benefited from the vitamin K supplements. Many participants
had an increase in bone formation markers. This suggests
that for female athletes, the use of a daily supplement
including vitamin K can help to protect against the
negative effects of intense exercise. |
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Authors:
Craciun AM. Wolf J. Knapen MH. Brouns F. Vermeer C.
Institution:
Department of Biochemistry and Cardiovascular Research Institute,
Maastricht University, The Netherlands.
Country of Publication:
Germany
Source:
International Journal of Sports Medicine. 19(7):479-84, 1998 Oct.
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