K2, phosphate binders combo may inhibit vascular calcification

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In an animal model of kidney failure, combining K2 with phosphate binders attenuated vascular calcification, linked to cardiovascular disease.
... may guide further clinical research, according to Prof. Leon Schurgers, Professor of Biochemistry of Vascular Calcification and Vice-Chair ...

Period15 Nov 2021

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  • TitleK2, phosphate binders combo may inhibit vascular calcification
    Degree of recognitionInternational
    Media name/outletVitafoods Insights
    Media typeOnline
    Country/TerritoryUnited Kingdom
    Date15/11/21
    DescriptionIn an animal model of kidney failure, combining K2 with phosphate binders attenuated vascular calcification, linked to cardiovascular disease.
    ... may guide further clinical research, according to Prof. Leon Schurgers, Professor of Biochemistry of Vascular Calcification and Vice-Chair ...
    Producer/AuthorHeather Granato
    URLhttps://www.vitafoodsinsights.com/healthy-ageing/k2-phosphate-binders-combo-may-inhibit-vascular-calcification
    PersonsLeon Schurgers
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Keywords

  • CKD patients
  • K2 mechanism
  • Norwegian Research Council
  • PB treatment
  • Providing vitamin
  • absorption of dietary phosphate
  • binders
  • cardiovascular disease
  • chronic kidney disease
  • chronic kidney failure