Aliquot #62: How vitamin K influences cardiovascular and bone health
Aliquot #62: How vitamin K influences cardiovascular and bone health
Vitamin K is a type of fat-soluble vitamin that participates in blood clotting, cardiovascular health, and bone metabolism. Naturally occurring forms of vitamin K include phylloquinone, known as vitamin K1, and a family of molecules called menaquinones, known as vitamin K2. In this Aliquot, Dr. Bruce Ames and I discuss the differences between (and dietary sources of) vitamins K1 and K2 and their effects on human health.
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Vitamin K is a type of fat-soluble vitamin that participates in blood clotting, cardiovascular health, and bone metabolism. Naturally occurring forms of vitamin K include phylloquinone, known as vitamin K1, and a family of molecules called menaquinones, known as vitamin K2. In this Aliquot, Dr. Bruce Ames and I discuss the differences between (and dietary sources of) vitamins K1 and K2 and their effects on human health.
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Introduction
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Differences between vitamin K1 and K2 and dietary sources (Segment with Dr. Bruce Ames)
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Is there a risk of consuming too much vitamin K1 from green leafy vegetables? (Segment from Q&A #23)
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Is vitamin K2 effective at reducing arterial calcification? What dose is best? (Segment from Q&A #12)
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Triage Theory for Micronutrient Prevention of Aging (Segment with Dr. Bruce Ames)
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Vitamin D, calcium, and vitamin K pathways are essential for preventing osteoporosis (Segment from Q&A #15)
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