The contribution of nutrients is important to maintain the health of the heart, which prevents the appearance of cardiovascular problems. According to the portal Mayo Clinic“it is not clear whether taking vitamins can reduce the risk of developing heart disease or having a heart attack,” but there are studies that have suggested that certain vitamins may reduce the risk of heart disease.
according to website Aarp, vitamin K seems to be ideal for the care of heart health. Experts indicate that there is evidence that this nutrient can reduce the development of atherosclerosis and calcification of the arteries.
The atheromatous plaque formed by consuming animal fat or fried foods in excess, inside the arteries has the so-called gla protein of the matrix, which is dependent on vitamin K. “An alteration of this protein results in calcification of the aorta, the most important artery in the body, and of the coronary arteries, responsible for supplying blood to the heart.”, so they explain it in Aarp.
Experts point out that vitamin K supplements help preserve the elasticity of the arteries, which generates the best blood circulation throughout the body.
Research from Edith Cowan University (ECU) and published in the Journal of the American Heart Association found that diets rich in vitamin K have up to a 34% lower risk of atherosclerosis-related cardiovascular disease.
Experts point out that there are two types of vitamin K that are found in the foods that are consumed. Vitamin K1, present in green leafy vegetables and vegetable oils; the second class of this nutrient is vitamin K2, which is found in foods such as meat, eggs, and fermented foods such as cheese.
In Sports world cite the results of the study which concluded that “people with the highest intake of vitamin K1 were 21% less likely to be hospitalized for cardiovascular disease related to atherosclerosis,” on the other hand, those who consumed vitamin K2, have 14% lower risk of being hospitalized.
Dr. Nicola Bondonno, a researcher at the ECU and who was the main author of this study, explains that these findings also indicate that more vitamin K should be consumed, since this nutrient “may be important for the protection once morest atherosclerosis and cardiovascular disease subsequent”.
The expert states that the consumption of vitamin K is reduced only to the idea of having better blood coagulationbut points out that the consumption of this vitamin “can provide greater protection once morest the development of other diseases, such as atherosclerosis.”
For his part, Dr. Jamie Bellinge, a researcher at the University of Western Australia, points out that the advances in this research on vitamin K generate hope for the future of studies on this subject.
The expert comments that cardiovascular diseases continue to be one of the main causes of death and knowledge regarding them is limited, particularly the importance of the different vitamins in food and the effect they have “on heart attacks, strokes and peripheral artery diseases”, Dr. Bellinge points out in words that he collects Sports world.
Vitamin K is also recommended by experts to preserve bone health; especially for women following menopause and older adults. In the portal Aarp indicate that there is more evidence on the benefits of vitamin K compared to estrogens and bisphosphonates, for the treatment of osteoporosis.
