Vitamin K Supplementation for the Prevention of Cardiovascular Disease: Where Is the Evidence? A Systematic Review of Controlled Trials

Vitamin K Supplementation for the Prevention of Cardiovascular Disease: Where Is the Evidence? A Systematic Review of Controlled Trials

Matrix gla protein (MGP) is an important vitamin K-dependent inhibitor of vascular calcification. High levels of uncarboxylated, dephosphorylated MGP have been associated with vascular calcification and are responsive to vitamin K treatment. In this systematic review, we summarize the available evid...

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Main Authors: Caitlyn Vlasschaert, Chloe J. Goss, Nathan G. Pilkey, Sandra McKeown, Rachel M. Holden
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2020-09-01
Series:Nutrients
Subjects:
vitamin K
cardiovascular disease
vascular calcification
arterial stiffness
atherosclerosis
matrix Gla protein
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2072-6643/12/10/2909

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