The Key Vitamin for Bone Health that Most People Don't Know About

Vitamin K has been linked to bone, heart and even prostate health, but joint health and cartilage could also be affected by this little-known vitamin. In the podcast linked below, Stephen Daniells talks to Professor Cees Vermeer about raising awareness on vitamin K.

Professor Vermeer said he could imagine vitamin K benefits extending beyond cardiovascular and bone health, to joint health. He stated:

“All diseases of the cartilage -- I could imagine that these would benefit from vitamin K2.”

Awareness of vitamin K from green vegetables, the fermented soy product natto and cheese is increasing, although many are still unaware of the benefits and sources of the vitamin.

Sources:

NutraIngredients.com May 13, 2009

Vitafoods International 2009: The Global Nutraceutical Event May 5-7, 2009 Geneva, Switzerland

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