Abstract
Background and Aims: Vitamin K insufficiency is common and linked to an increased risk of cardiovascular disease and osteoporotic fractures. The aim of this study was to examine whether daily supplementation with oral vitamin K could improve vascular health and physical function in older people with established vascular disease. Methods and results: A double blind, randomised, placebo-controlled trial. Participants aged
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 325-333 |
Journal | Journal of Nutrition Health & Aging |
Volume | 20 |
Issue number | 3 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - Mar 2016 |
Keywords
- Vitamin K
- flow mediated dilatation
- vascular health
- physical function
- older people