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Article: Health Options - Vitamin K helps bones, brain and eyes
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- Honolulu Star - Bulletin
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- August 11, 2007
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YOU probably know that vitamin K is needed for normal blood clotting, but did you know that vitamin K could benefit the health of bones, blood vessels, brain cells, and eyes?
Vitamin K is thought to contribute to bone health by helping bones retain calcium. In combination with nutrients like calcium and vitamin D, vitamin K appears to help maintain bone mass and prevent bone loss with aging.
In contrast to helping bones retain calcium, vitamin K benefits cardiovascular health by preventing calcium accumulation in blood vessels. This helps to avoid the "hardening of the arteries" commonly associated with cardiovascular disease.
Recent research also indicates that vitamin K could contribute ...
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