In memory of Mother: could vitamin K have made a difference?

July 6, 8:42 AMNorfolk Nutrition ExaminerSharon Oberne

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Scientists at Harvard Medical School analyzed data on vitamin K intake and bone health in more than 70,000 women.  Those with the highest dietary intake of vitamin K had a 30 percent decreased risk for hip fracture compared with those who had the lowest intake.

The question to be asked is how much.  Current research is being conducted at the University of Toronto to find out.

Could a great source of Vitamin K prevented Mother from having to become wheelchair bound, due to advanced osteoporosis? 

Is it possible that knowing the correct amount of Vitamin K can prevent osteoporosis along with consuming just the right foods?  Well, only time will tell.

The best dietary source of Vitamin K is green, leafy vegetables.  There are other sources of Vitamin K which will be revealed in the next article.

Previous article concerning the elderly and health:

www.examiner.com/examiner/x-3788-Norfolk-Nutrition-Examiner~y2009m7d4-In-memory-of-Mother-older-adults-and-nutritional-health

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