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“Vitamin D plays critical roles in many physiological processes, such as calcium balance, blood pressure regulation, immune function, and cell growth. Poor vitamin D status is implicated in the pathogenesis of many acute and chronic diseases, including rickets, osteoporosis, multiple sclerosis, and cancer.”

“Those who had short sleep or poor sleep quality were more likely to have a lower intake of several macro- and micronutrients, including magnesium, niacin, zinc, vitamins A, K, B1, B6, and B12, calcium, and dietary fiber.”

“It works synergistically with calcium and vitamin D, emphasizing the need for sufficient magnesium levels to support bone health and reduce the risk of bone-related diseases in older adults. Early-life magnesium intake is like an investment in your later-in-life bone health.”

“Perhaps best known for its role in maintaining calcium balance and bone health, vitamin D plays critical roles in many physiological processes, such as blood pressure regulation, immune function, and cell growth.”

“One review of observational studies reported that people who adhered to vegetarian and vegan diets had a reduced risk of ischemic heart disease and cancer than people who ate a mixed diet. However, vegetarian and vegan diets tend to provide less calcium and have been associated with an increased risk of fractures, a concern for growing children.”

“This preclinical study used a titanium alloy commonly studied for load-bearing implants, coated with hydroxyapatite, a bone-like calcium phosphate. Some coatings also contained zinc oxide and some were also loaded with curcumin or with curcumin plus ginger extract.”

“Vitamin D is a fat-soluble vitamin stored in the liver and fatty tissues. It plays key roles in several physiological processes, such as the regulation of blood pressure, calcium homeostasis, immune function, and the regulation of cell growth.”

“Examples include: Plasminogen - A clot-busting protease that is associated with neurotoxicity, calcium-induced excitotoxicity, microglia activation, and neuronal laminin degradation, leading to neuroinflammation.”

Dr. Rhonda Patrick answers audience questions on various health, nutrition, and science topics in this Q&A session.

“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.”