Efficacy of vitamin K2 in the prevention and treatment of postmenopausal osteoporosis: A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials

Efficacy of vitamin K2 in the prevention and treatment of postmenopausal osteoporosis: A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials

IntroductionVitamin K (VK) as a nutrient, is a cofactor in the carboxylation of osteocalcin (OC), which can bind with hydroxyapatite to promote bone mineralization and increase bone strength. However, some studies have been inconsistent on whether vitamin K2 (VK2) can maintain or improve bone minera...

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Main Authors: Ming-ling Ma, Zi-jian Ma, Yi-lang He, Hao Sun, Bin Yang, Bin-jia Ruan, Wan-da Zhan, Shi-xuan Li, Hui Dong, Yong-xiang Wang
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2022-08-01
Series:Frontiers in Public Health
Subjects:
vitamin K2
postmenopausal women
osteoporosis
fracture
meta-analysis
randomized controlled trial
Online Access:https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fpubh.2022.979649/full

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