DEAR DR. ROACH: I’m a 68-year-old female who is in good health. I currently take vitamin D3. The only prescription that I’m on is rosuvastatin. It has been brought to my attention by my cousin, who is ...

DEAR DR. ROACH: I was diagnosed with advanced osteoporosis years ago. I started taking vitamin K2 because I read that it helps move calcium from the blood into the bones. Fast forward to last year, my ...

Vitamin K2 is a form of vitamin K that you can get from butter, egg yolks, and fermented foods. The vitamin has benefits for bone health and may help with treating osteoporosis. Vitamin K2 may also ...

Johna Burdeos is a family mom, registered dietitian and freelance writer. Having provided nutrition care to many patients with acute and chronic medical conditions over the years, Johna is passionate ...

Vitamin K2 is lauded for a number of important health benefits, including boosting your bones, teeth and cardiovascular system. A new study suggests taking vitamin K2 could prevent and stall the ...

Vitamin K2 is emerging as a vital nutrient for heart health. It helps direct calcium to bones, preventing dangerous buildup in arteries. A deficiency is linked to hardened arteries and heart issues.

Dear Dr. Roach: I'm a 68-year-old female who is in good health. I currently take vitamin D3. The only prescription that I'm on is rosuvastatin. It has been brought to my attention by my cousin, who is ...

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You can also get vitamin K supplements, but clinical trials show that the vitamin K we consume from food is more effective in our bodies. Our bodies make some vitamin K in the colon, and most people ...

In nutrition science, certain vitamins and minerals don’t work in isolation, they complement, amplify, or balance each other’s functions within the body. These “nutrient synergies” are increasingly ...

Dear Dr. Roach: I was diagnosed with advanced osteoporosis years ago. I started taking vitamin K2 because I read that it helps move calcium from the blood into the bones. Fast forward to last year, my ...