Article: Vitamin K appears to reduce postmenopausal fracture rates.

VITAMIN K APPEARS TO REDUCE POSTMENOPAUSAL FRACTURE RATES

Level 2: Mid-level evidence

All women who are at risk for osteoporosis should receive counseling regarding universal preventive measures related to fracture risk, including calcium and vitamin D intake, weight-bearing exercise, smoking cessation, and avoidance of excess alcohol intake. Additional options for preventing osteoporosis continue to be an important research topic, including treatment with estrogen, bisphosphonates (alendronate, risedronate), raloxifene, calcitonin, and vitamin K. Caution is advised with vitamin K supplementation, as it will negate the anticoagulant effects of warfarin ...

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