Role of Vitamin K in Bone Health

We hear a lot about the need for calcium, magnesium, and Vitamin D to maintain bone density and prevent bone loss, especially as we age. In a 3-year study of Vitamin K (K1), the group of patients that were given K1, in addition to other vitamins and minerals with bone health benefits, showed a significant reduction in bone loss associate with the hip bone prone to fracture as we get older.