Is Vitamin K the Secret Key to Bone Strength?

[2greys]

When we think of strong bones, we usually think of milk, a rich source of the nutrients that promote bone density: calcium and vitamin D. But we may be overlooking another important nutrient created closer to home—in our own gut, to be exact.

Vitamin K produced by certain types of bacteria that colonize the gut could also bolster bones, according to scientists Kyla Shea of the Vitamin K Laboratory at the USDA’s Human Nutrition Research Center on Aging (HNRCA) at Tufts University and Chris Hernandez of Cornell University’s Sibley School of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering.

now.tufts.edu/articles/vita...

[CDPO16]

It is quite well researched that taking Vitamin K2 helps the body to direct calcium to the bones rather than it building up in blood vessels and the kidneys. Studies have been done in Japan and Australia, for example.

I have osteoporosis but prefer not to take bisphosphonates and choose to take a vitamin K2 supplement. I have learnt much about the benefit of vitamin K from members of the Bone Health forum for anyone who is interested.

I should add that I was also given information about Vit K 2 by members of this forum too and for which I am grateful.

[O2Trees in reply to CDPO16]

Yes, Ive taken it for several years and have posted about it as have others. Glad you decided to take it CDPO16

[2greys in reply to O2Trees]

Snap I was concerned about the amount of corticostroids I was taking that might deplete bone density, so I did some research to do something about it.

[Hidden in reply to 2greys]

Yes, the amount of steroids I've had to take over the years, for Cancer, for Lung exacerbations, for RA and especially for Vasculitis, have left me with crippling vertebral fractures due to Osteoporosis. I can't include K2 in my diet as my husband has DVT and can't have it. So it's Bisphonates for me, Zoledronate (although I'm on a drugs holiday ATM).

[2greys in reply to Hidden]

My K2 is in the same capsule as D3 as a supplement.

[Hidden in reply to 2greys]

I didn't know it was available as a capsule 2greys, where from?

[2greys in reply to Hidden]

en.trecnutrition.com/produc...

[Hidden in reply to 2greys]

ta muchly XXXX

[deejames]

That is interesting especially to me as a vegan.

[pegbl]

Thanks 2greys, I take calcium and vit D for my osteoporosis but I've never heard anything on vit k before I shall certainly look into it. Xxx Peg

[Hidden]

But not the only mineral essential for bone health, but its in the balance and many are obtained from foods.

I can't take K2 it give me headaches but I do eat more eggs, leafy greens and I try to make sure I have fish minimum twice weekly.

More info on other minerals and sources here: theros.org.uk/information-a...

and here daily requirements - women:

nutrition.org.uk/healthyliv...

[Dilly2]

Interesting thank you