New research has found that people who eat diets rich in vitamin K have up to 34 percent lessHave a risk of cardiovascular disease. These are related to arteriosclerosis, which mainly affects the heart or blood vessels. In a study conducted over 23 years, the authors wanted to investigate whether eating foods containing vitamin K reduced the risk of plaque buildup in the arteries.
That's why people should consume vitamin K regularly
The study authors analyzed data from more than 50,000 people who took part in the Danish Diet, Cancer and Health Study. There are two types of vitamin K in foods people eat. Vitamin K1 comes primarily from green leafy vegetables and vegetable oils, while K2 is found in meat, eggs, and fermented foods like cheese. The study results show that the highest intake of the vitamin can reduce the risk of serious heart problems by 21 percent. However, for vitamin K2, the risk of being hospitalized was 14 percent lower. The researchers have seen a lower risk of all types of heart disease related to arteriosclerosis. This is particularly true for peripheral arterial disease at 34 percent. The results suggest that increased intake of the vitamin could work as a preventive measure against atherosclerosis and subsequent cardiovascular disease.
Vitamin K works by protecting against the buildup of calcium in the body's major arteries, which leads to vascular calcification. Additionally, the role of vitamin K in cardiovascular health, and particularly vascular calcification, is a promising area of research. The next phase of research will involve building and improving databases on the vitamin K2 content of foods. According to the study authors, more knowledge about various food sources and effects of different types of vitamin K2 is a priority.This studyhighlights the potentially important impact of vitamin intake on killer disease and reinforces the importance of a healthy diet in prevention.
