Vitamin K1 may prevent bone fractures

 The risk of fractures increases in old age, but vitamin K1, which is abundant in green leafy vegetables, strengthens bones and prevents many complications. Vitamin K1 is also called phylloquinone, which is found in broccoli (cabbage), green beans, Commonly found in kale, cholai, spinach, etc. Apart from this, kiwi, pear, and dry potato also contain this vitamin which not only prevents blood from clotting but also protects bones by strengthening them.

A research survey looked at the relationship between bone fractures and vitamin K1 in nearly 1,400 women. Bone fractures in old age seriously affect life. Especially hip fractures can lead to disability, disability, and even life itself. On it.

Nutrition and health experts at Edith Cowan University, in collaboration with other institutions, have studied more than 1,400 women for 14 consecutive years.

It was found that if elderly women consumed one supplement of 100 micrograms of the vitamin per day, it was equivalent to 125 grams of green leafy vegetables. Thus, their risk of fracture was reduced by 31% compared to those in which only 60 micrograms of vitamin K1 is consumed daily. That is why Australian experts have asked elderly women to consume at least 100 micrograms of vitamin K1 each day.

Then the results during a hip fracture were also surprising - half (49) percent of women taking the correct amount of this vitamin had to be taken to the hospital, further highlighting the importance of the vitamin.

Vitamin K1 has been known to increase bone protein, which keeps bones strong and strong. On the other hand, the process of softening or filling bones also slows down. However, experts emphasize that daily The best practice is to eat 75 grams of vitamin K1-rich vegetables and fruits in the morning and evening, and using them instead of the same supplement may be helpful.