PMID: Vascul Pharmacol. 2019 Nov – Dec;122-123:106581. Epub 2019 Aug 14. PMID: 31421222 Abstract Title: Vitamin K-MK-7 improves nitric oxide-dependent endothelial function in ApoE/LDLRmice. Abstract: Although, vitamin Kdisplays vasoprotective effects, it is still not known whether Ktreatment improves endothelial function. In ApoE/LDLRmice at the stage prior to atherosclerosis development, four-week treatment with K-MK-7, given at …
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Vitamin K2 immunosuppressive effect on pediatric patients with atopic dermatitis.
PMID: Pediatr Int. 2019 Dec ;61(12):1188-1195. Epub 2019 Dec 13. PMID: 31560147 Abstract Title: Vitamin Kimmunosuppressive effect on pediatric patients with atopic dermatitis. Abstract: BACKGROUND: Over 20 kinds of steroids, tacrolimus ointments, and cyclosporine capsules are usually recommended for the treatment of atopic dermatitis (AD), depending on the symptoms of patients. However, several side effects …
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Vitamin K2 induces non-apoptotic cell death along with autophagosome formation in breast cancer cell lines.
PMID: Breast Cancer. 2019 Oct 17. Epub 2019 Oct 17. PMID: 31625014 Abstract Title: Vitamin Kinduces non-apoptotic cell death along with autophagosome formation in breast cancer cell lines. Abstract: BACKGROUND: Vitamin K(VK2) has been reported to induce apoptosis in many types of cancer cells including leukemia. However, there are no precise reports regarding the breast …
Vitamin K2 status and arterial stiffness among untreated migraine patients.
PMID: Headache. 2019 Nov 25. Epub 2019 Nov 25. PMID: 31769041 Abstract Title: Vitamin K2 Status and Arterial Stiffness Among Untreated Migraine Patients: A Case-Control Study. Abstract: OBJECTIVE: We aimed to examine arterial stiffness and vitamin K2 status in migraine subjects by comparison to controls.BACKGROUND: Migraine is a primary headache disorder that has been associated …
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Vitamin K2 supplementation in dose of 90 µg/day performed a significant effect on reducing bone loss in postmenopausal women.
PMID: Calcif Tissue Int. 2020 Feb 14. Epub 2020 Feb 14. PMID: 32060566 Abstract Title: Effect of Low-Dose Vitamin K2 Supplementation on Bone Mineral Density in Middle-Aged and Elderly Chinese: A Randomized Controlled Study. Abstract: Previous studies indicated a positive effect of vitamin K2 (VK2) supplementation on bone turnover biomarkers and bone mineral density (BMD), …
Vitamin D supplementation reduces both oxidative DNA damage and insulin resistance in the elderly with metabolic disorders.
PMID: Int J Mol Sci. 2019 Jun 13 ;20(12). Epub 2019 Jun 13. PMID: 31200560 Abstract Title: Vitamin D Supplementation Reduces Both Oxidative DNA Damage and Insulin Resistance in the Elderly with Metabolic Disorders. Abstract: Research evidence indicates that vitamin D deficiency is involved in the pathogenesis of insulin resistance (IR) and associated metabolic disorders …
Pre-diabetics with hypovitaminosis D have higher risk for insulin resistance.
n/a PMID: Clin Lab. 2019 May 1 ;65(5). PMID: 31115227 Abstract Title: Pre-Diabetics with Hypovitaminosis D Have Higher Risk for Insulin Resistance. Abstract: BACKGROUND: Various studies have been reported on the relationship between vitamin D, whose deficiency has been identified in a pandemic way, and metabolic-endocrine diseases, including insulin resistance. Insulin resistance is an important …
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This meta-analysis suggests that vitamin D supplementation improves indices of glycemic control in patients with diabetes mellitus.
PMID: Complement Ther Clin Pract. 2019 Feb ;34:294-304. Epub 2018 Dec 19. PMID: 30712741 Abstract Title: The effects of vitamin D supplementation on indices of glycemic control in Iranian diabetics: A systematic review and meta-analysis. Abstract: BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE: This systematic review and meta-analysis aimed to assess the effects of vitamin D supplements on indices …
Vitamin D supplementation and improved vitamin D status improved glycemic measures and insulin sensitivity.
PMID: J Endocr Soc. 2018 Jul 1 ;2(7):687-709. Epub 2018 May 25. PMID: 29951596 Abstract Title: Vitamin D Supplementation, Glycemic Control, and Insulin Resistance in Prediabetics: A Meta-Analysis. Abstract: Diabetes prevention is a public health priority. Vitamin D supplementation may help prevent the development of diabetes in persons at increased risk. We performed a meta-analysis …
Vitamin K supplementation may improve both clinical features and complications of diabetes and pre-diabetes.
PMID: Biofactors. 2020 Jan ;46(1):21-37. Epub 2019 Oct 1. PMID: 31573736 Abstract Title: A systematic review on the mechanisms of vitamin K effects on the complications of diabetes and pre-diabetes. Abstract: Diabetes mellitus and pre-diabetes are prevalent endocrine disorders associated with substantial morbidity and premature mortality. Vitamin K is known to have several beneficial effects …
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