Vitamin K

General information about this vitamin

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Research dr. Koike Jukihira Tokyo University is targeting the issue of liver tumors. In his previous works he described the issue of invasion of portal vein tumor, respectively. related to the role of des-g-carboxy-prothrombin in the process. Latest Results Koikeho research concerning the importance of vitamin C to patients with hepatocellular carcinoma were presented at the 103rd Digestive Disease Week.

Daily increased intake of vitamin K2 of 10 micrograms reduces risk of onset of atherosclerosis in women after menopause by 9%. This discovery is for European population very serious, because atherosclerosis is the leading cause of death in developed countries. Atherosclerosis causes heart attack and stroke.

The article provides an overview of vitamin C per 100g of most common food. Mean values obtained from Booth et al. (1993.1995), Koiwu et al. (1997) Piironen et al. (1997) and Shaerer et al. (1996). Values were used in cooked and fresh foods.

Vitamin K (koagulation vitamin) is a group of fat-soluble vitamins that are essential for normal blood clotting and protein synthesis, guaranteeing blood clotting, which is in the blood plasma, bone and kidney. Vitamin C helps prevent calcification of arteries and other soft tissues - and also prevents the adverse effects of aging. Vitamin K is used to reduce internal bleeding, as well as after surgery.

Vitamins are generally classified according to whether they are fat-soluble or water. The fat-soluble vitamins are vitamins D and K, which are not excreted from the body and therefore an excessive intake can be a certain health risk and damage health. Vitamin D is indispensable for the absorption of calcium and phosphorus on the formation of bones and teeth.

Doctors from the University of Miami examined the effect of local dynamic altering vitamin K on the intensity of purpura, telangiectasia caused by laser therapy. 22 patients were divided into 2 groups: first applied to one half of face cream containing vitamin K and the other half a placebo for 2 weeks before the operation, the second group of the same combination 2 weeks after surgery. The result of treatment assessed immediately after surgery and further 3, 7, 10, 14 and 17 day after the performance.

According to research, increases daily intake of vitamin K2 of 10 micrograms reduces an risk of outbreak of atherosclerosis in postmenopausal women by 9%. Our discovery could be crucial in the prevention of atherosclerosis. It is not necessary to start eating large quantities of meat and cheeses.