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Useful Websites and Reference Resources sticky thread for this forum. Many Vitamin K references still only contain information about Vitamin K1 and its effect on blood coagulation, failing to provide information and benefits of other Vitamin K types. Vitamin K research is ongoing and new benefits from this nutrient continue to be found.
Forum members are encouraged to post additional Vitamin K reference links as desired.
Disclaimer: This information is intended for reference only. Any decision to initiate a vitamin or supplementation regimen should be discussed with a doctor or qualified medical professional.
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Vitamin K, Brief Synopsis (based on current research):
There are 3 types of Vitamin K:
- Vitamin K1 (phylloquinone):
Mainly controls blood coagulation.
- Vitamin K2 (menaquinones (MK-1 through MK-15, MK-4 is menatetrenone)):
Help control calcium level in the bloodstream and calcium uptake into bones (via osteocalcin and matrix GLA protein (MGP) carboxylation).
- Vitamin K3 (menadione):
Synthetic form and generally not recommended for supplementation.
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Vitamin K, General Information:
http://www.pdrhealth.com/drug_info/n...vit_0267.shtml
http://lpi.oregonstate.edu/infocente...inK/index.html
http://www.umm.edu/altmed/ConsSupple...itaminKcs.html (Univ. of Maryland & A.D.A.M., Inc.)
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vitamin_k
http://www.vitaminshoppe.com/content...tamin%20K&type (Healthnotes, Inc.)
http://www.supplementnews.org/vitamin-k/
http://www.rd.com/content/openContent.do?contentId=1573
http://www.springboard4health.com/notebook/v_k2.html
http://www.lef.org/magazine/mag2004/mar2004_aas_01.htm
http://www.lef.org/magazine/mag2000/feb00-report.html
http://www.lef.org/magazine/mag2006/...itamink_01.htm
http://www.lef.org/magazine/mag2002/...t_vitk_01.html
http://www.vrp.com/art/1399.asp?c=11...p&m=/&p=no&s=0
http://www.mercola.com/2003/may/14/vitamin_k.htm
http://www.thedoctorwillseeyounow.co...tion/vitak_20/
http://www.anyvitamins.com/vitamin-k-info.htm
http://www.y2khealthanddetox.com/peakk2.html
Vitamin K: Test, Deficiency, and Treatment Information:
http://www.merck.com/mrkshared/mmanu...hapter3/3h.jsp
http://www.healthatoz.com/healthatoz...deficiency.jsp
http://www.specialtylabs.com/books/display.asp?id=1061
http://www.ctds.info/vitamink.html
Vitamin K, Overload and Toxicity Information:
http://www.merck.com/mrkshared/mmanu...hapter3/3i.jsp
Vitamin K, News:
http://www.aor.ca/magazines/pdf/Adva...er%20cancer%22 (PDF format)
http://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releas...-tra060606.php
http://www.leaddiscovery.co.uk/repor...%20report.html
Vitamin K, Other Links:
http://www-biology.ucsd.edu/faculty/price.html
http://www.info.umfcluj.ro/proiecte/...iles/frame.htm
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Medline/PubMed (and other) Research Studies (Note: In PubMed, you may click the “Related Articles” link for similar studies). Full text reports are available for many of the following:
Vitamin K Medication/Drug Interaction/Depletion Studies:
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/q...=pubmed_docsum
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/q...=pubmed_docsum
Vitamin K Testing Methods Studies:
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/q...=pubmed_docsum
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/q...=pubmed_docsum
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/q...=pubmed_docsum
Vitamin K Associated with Medical Benefits Studies (*EXCELLENT*):
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/q...=pubmed_docsum
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/q...=pubmed_docsum
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/q...=pubmed_docsum
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/q...=pubmed_docsum
Other Vitamin K Studies:
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/q..._uids=11374034
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/q...=pubmed_docsum
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/q...=pubmed_docsum
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/q...=pubmed_docsum
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/q...=pubmed_docsum
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/q...=pubmed_docsum
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/q...=pubmed_docsum
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/q...=pubmed_docsum
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/q...=pubmed_docsum
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/q...=pubmed_docsum
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/q...=pubmed_docsum
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/q..._uids=11580082
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/q...=pubmed_docsum
http://www.lef.org/magazine/mag2006/...006_abs_03.htm
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Medication/Drug Interaction/Depletion Information (ref.
Medication/Drug Induced Vitamin/Nutrient Interaction/Depletion References for general database/knowledgebase information):
http://www.vitaminshoppe.com/content...tamin%20K&type (Healthnotes, Inc.)
http://www.umm.edu/altmed/ConsSupple...itaminKcs.html (Univ. of Maryland & A.D.A.M., Inc.)
http://www.umm.edu/altmed/ConsSupple...itaminKcs.html (Univ. of Maryland & A.D.A.M., Inc.)
