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09-25-2006, 03:57 PM
This thread will be reserved for links to reference information for Vitamin K. For information on other vitamins/nutrients/herbs/supplements, please visit the other specifically named threads in this forum. For general information and links to references/databases/knowledgebases, please visit the Useful Websites and Reference Resources (http://neurotalk.psychcentral.com/showthread.php?t=1095) 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.
…
Vitamin K, General Information:
http://www.pdrhealth.com/drug_info/nmdrugprofiles/nutsupdrugs/vit_0267.shtml
http://lpi.oregonstate.edu/infocenter/vitamins/vitaminK/index.html
http://www.umm.edu/altmed/ConsSupplements/VitaminKcs.html (Univ. of Maryland & A.D.A.M., Inc.)
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vitamin_k
http://www.vitaminshoppe.com/content/en/healthguide/hncontent.jsp?org=VSI&ContentID=2932003&category=Supp&title=Vitamin%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/apr2006_report_vitamink_01.htm
http://www.lef.org/magazine/mag2002/nov2002_report_vitk_01.html
http://www.vrp.com/art/1399.asp?c=1156846754000&k=/det/1091.asp&m=/&p=no&s=0
http://www.mercola.com/2003/may/14/vitamin_k.htm
http://www.thedoctorwillseeyounow.com/articles/nutrition/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/mmanual/section1/chapter3/3h.jsp
http://www.healthatoz.com/healthatoz/Atoz/ency/vitamin_k_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/mmanual/section1/chapter3/3i.jsp
Vitamin K, News:
http://www.aor.ca/magazines/pdf/Advances_10_May_2006_Menatetrenone.pdf#search=%22m enatetrenone%20gives%20hope%20against%20hcc%20live r%20cancer%22 (PDF format)
http://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2006-06/tu-tra060606.php
http://www.leaddiscovery.co.uk/reports/osteoporosis%20report.html
Vitamin K, Other Links:
http://www-biology.ucsd.edu/faculty/price.html
http://www.info.umfcluj.ro/proiecte/curs2002/presentations/1.07.2002/Alexandra%20Craciun_files/frame.htm
…
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/query.fcgi?db=pubmed&cmd=Retrieve&dopt=AbstractPlus&list_uids=2252808&itool=iconabstr&query_hl=2&itool=pubmed_docsum
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/query.fcgi?db=pubmed&cmd=Retrieve&dopt=AbstractPlus&list_uids=12714099&itool=iconabstr&query_hl=10&itool=pubmed_docsum
Vitamin K Testing Methods Studies:
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/query.fcgi?db=pubmed&cmd=Retrieve&dopt=AbstractPlus&list_uids=7628086&itool=iconabstr&query_hl=5&itool=pubmed_docsum
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/query.fcgi?db=pubmed&cmd=Retrieve&dopt=AbstractPlus&list_uids=9745439&itool=iconfft&query_hl=5&itool=pubmed_docsum
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/query.fcgi?db=pubmed&cmd=Retrieve&dopt=AbstractPlus&list_uids=9566982&itool=iconfft&query_hl=19&itool=pubmed_docsum
Vitamin K Associated with Medical Benefits Studies (*EXCELLENT*):
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/query.fcgi?db=pubmed&cmd=Retrieve&dopt=AbstractPlus&list_uids=15514282&itool=iconfft&query_hl=8&itool=pubmed_docsum
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/query.fcgi?db=pubmed&cmd=Retrieve&dopt=AbstractPlus&list_uids=9737352&itool=iconabstr&query_hl=12&itool=pubmed_docsum
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/query.fcgi?db=pubmed&cmd=Retrieve&dopt=AbstractPlus&list_uids=14654717&itool=iconabstr&query_hl=3&itool=pubmed_docsum
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/query.fcgi?db=pubmed&cmd=Retrieve&dopt=AbstractPlus&list_uids=10750566&itool=iconabstr&query_hl=45&itool=pubmed_docsum
Other Vitamin K Studies:
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/query.fcgi?itool=abstractplus&db=pubmed&cmd=Retrieve&dopt=abstractplus&list_uids=11374034
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/query.fcgi?db=pubmed&cmd=Retrieve&dopt=AbstractPlus&list_uids=9414028&itool=iconabstr&query_hl=8&itool=pubmed_docsum
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/query.fcgi?db=pubmed&cmd=Retrieve&dopt=AbstractPlus&list_uids=10052017&itool=iconabstr&query_hl=49&itool=pubmed_docsum
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/query.fcgi?db=pubmed&cmd=Retrieve&dopt=AbstractPlus&list_uids=14704312&itool=iconfft&query_hl=15&itool=pubmed_docsum
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/query.fcgi?db=pubmed&cmd=Retrieve&dopt=AbstractPlus&list_uids=9151247&itool=iconabstr&query_hl=17&itool=pubmed_docsum
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/query.fcgi?db=pubmed&cmd=Retrieve&dopt=AbstractPlus&list_uids=8632229&itool=iconabstr&query_hl=21&itool=pubmed_docsum
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/query.fcgi?db=pubmed&cmd=Retrieve&dopt=AbstractPlus&list_uids=8785182&itool=iconabstr&query_hl=36&itool=pubmed_docsum
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/query.fcgi?db=pubmed&cmd=Retrieve&dopt=AbstractPlus&list_uids=11960685&itool=iconabstr&query_hl=23&itool=pubmed_docsum
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/query.fcgi?db=pubmed&cmd=Retrieve&dopt=AbstractPlus&list_uids=12843286&itool=iconfft&query_hl=25&itool=pubmed_docsum
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/query.fcgi?db=pubmed&cmd=Retrieve&dopt=AbstractPlus&list_uids=11461163&itool=iconabstr&query_hl=32&itool=pubmed_docsum
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/query.fcgi?db=pubmed&cmd=Retrieve&dopt=AbstractPlus&list_uids=15869125&itool=iconabstr&query_hl=15&itool=pubmed_docsum
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/query.fcgi?itool=abstractplus&db=pubmed&cmd=Retrieve&dopt=abstractplus&list_uids=11580082
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/query.fcgi?db=pubmed&cmd=Retrieve&dopt=AbstractPlus&list_uids=15961706&itool=iconfft&query_hl=27&itool=pubmed_docsum
http://www.lef.org/magazine/mag2006/abstracts/apr2006_abs_03.htm
…
Medication/Drug Interaction/Depletion Information (ref. Medication/Drug Induced Vitamin/Nutrient Interaction/Depletion References (http://neurotalk.psychcentral.com/showthread.php?p=32155#post32155) for general database/knowledgebase information):
http://www.vitaminshoppe.com/content/en/healthguide/hncontent.jsp?org=VSI&ContentID=3260001&category=Supp_Drugix&title=Vitamin%20K&type (Healthnotes, Inc.)
http://www.umm.edu/altmed/ConsSupplements/Interactions/VitaminKcs.html (Univ. of Maryland & A.D.A.M., Inc.)
http://www.umm.edu/altmed/ConsSupplements/Depletions/VitaminKcs.html (Univ. of Maryland & A.D.A.M., Inc.)
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.
================================================== ==
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.
…
Vitamin K, General Information:
http://www.pdrhealth.com/drug_info/nmdrugprofiles/nutsupdrugs/vit_0267.shtml
http://lpi.oregonstate.edu/infocenter/vitamins/vitaminK/index.html
http://www.umm.edu/altmed/ConsSupplements/VitaminKcs.html (Univ. of Maryland & A.D.A.M., Inc.)
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vitamin_k
http://www.vitaminshoppe.com/content/en/healthguide/hncontent.jsp?org=VSI&ContentID=2932003&category=Supp&title=Vitamin%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/apr2006_report_vitamink_01.htm
http://www.lef.org/magazine/mag2002/nov2002_report_vitk_01.html
http://www.vrp.com/art/1399.asp?c=1156846754000&k=/det/1091.asp&m=/&p=no&s=0
http://www.mercola.com/2003/may/14/vitamin_k.htm
http://www.thedoctorwillseeyounow.com/articles/nutrition/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/mmanual/section1/chapter3/3h.jsp
http://www.healthatoz.com/healthatoz/Atoz/ency/vitamin_k_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/mmanual/section1/chapter3/3i.jsp
Vitamin K, News:
http://www.aor.ca/magazines/pdf/Advances_10_May_2006_Menatetrenone.pdf#search=%22m enatetrenone%20gives%20hope%20against%20hcc%20live r%20cancer%22 (PDF format)
http://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2006-06/tu-tra060606.php
http://www.leaddiscovery.co.uk/reports/osteoporosis%20report.html
Vitamin K, Other Links:
http://www-biology.ucsd.edu/faculty/price.html
http://www.info.umfcluj.ro/proiecte/curs2002/presentations/1.07.2002/Alexandra%20Craciun_files/frame.htm
…
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/query.fcgi?db=pubmed&cmd=Retrieve&dopt=AbstractPlus&list_uids=2252808&itool=iconabstr&query_hl=2&itool=pubmed_docsum
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/query.fcgi?db=pubmed&cmd=Retrieve&dopt=AbstractPlus&list_uids=12714099&itool=iconabstr&query_hl=10&itool=pubmed_docsum
Vitamin K Testing Methods Studies:
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/query.fcgi?db=pubmed&cmd=Retrieve&dopt=AbstractPlus&list_uids=7628086&itool=iconabstr&query_hl=5&itool=pubmed_docsum
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/query.fcgi?db=pubmed&cmd=Retrieve&dopt=AbstractPlus&list_uids=9745439&itool=iconfft&query_hl=5&itool=pubmed_docsum
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/query.fcgi?db=pubmed&cmd=Retrieve&dopt=AbstractPlus&list_uids=9566982&itool=iconfft&query_hl=19&itool=pubmed_docsum
Vitamin K Associated with Medical Benefits Studies (*EXCELLENT*):
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/query.fcgi?db=pubmed&cmd=Retrieve&dopt=AbstractPlus&list_uids=15514282&itool=iconfft&query_hl=8&itool=pubmed_docsum
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/query.fcgi?db=pubmed&cmd=Retrieve&dopt=AbstractPlus&list_uids=9737352&itool=iconabstr&query_hl=12&itool=pubmed_docsum
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/query.fcgi?db=pubmed&cmd=Retrieve&dopt=AbstractPlus&list_uids=14654717&itool=iconabstr&query_hl=3&itool=pubmed_docsum
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/query.fcgi?db=pubmed&cmd=Retrieve&dopt=AbstractPlus&list_uids=10750566&itool=iconabstr&query_hl=45&itool=pubmed_docsum
Other Vitamin K Studies:
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/query.fcgi?itool=abstractplus&db=pubmed&cmd=Retrieve&dopt=abstractplus&list_uids=11374034
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/query.fcgi?db=pubmed&cmd=Retrieve&dopt=AbstractPlus&list_uids=9414028&itool=iconabstr&query_hl=8&itool=pubmed_docsum
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/query.fcgi?db=pubmed&cmd=Retrieve&dopt=AbstractPlus&list_uids=10052017&itool=iconabstr&query_hl=49&itool=pubmed_docsum
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/query.fcgi?db=pubmed&cmd=Retrieve&dopt=AbstractPlus&list_uids=14704312&itool=iconfft&query_hl=15&itool=pubmed_docsum
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/query.fcgi?db=pubmed&cmd=Retrieve&dopt=AbstractPlus&list_uids=9151247&itool=iconabstr&query_hl=17&itool=pubmed_docsum
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/query.fcgi?db=pubmed&cmd=Retrieve&dopt=AbstractPlus&list_uids=8632229&itool=iconabstr&query_hl=21&itool=pubmed_docsum
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/query.fcgi?db=pubmed&cmd=Retrieve&dopt=AbstractPlus&list_uids=8785182&itool=iconabstr&query_hl=36&itool=pubmed_docsum
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/query.fcgi?db=pubmed&cmd=Retrieve&dopt=AbstractPlus&list_uids=11960685&itool=iconabstr&query_hl=23&itool=pubmed_docsum
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/query.fcgi?db=pubmed&cmd=Retrieve&dopt=AbstractPlus&list_uids=12843286&itool=iconfft&query_hl=25&itool=pubmed_docsum
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/query.fcgi?db=pubmed&cmd=Retrieve&dopt=AbstractPlus&list_uids=11461163&itool=iconabstr&query_hl=32&itool=pubmed_docsum
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/query.fcgi?db=pubmed&cmd=Retrieve&dopt=AbstractPlus&list_uids=15869125&itool=iconabstr&query_hl=15&itool=pubmed_docsum
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/query.fcgi?itool=abstractplus&db=pubmed&cmd=Retrieve&dopt=abstractplus&list_uids=11580082
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/query.fcgi?db=pubmed&cmd=Retrieve&dopt=AbstractPlus&list_uids=15961706&itool=iconfft&query_hl=27&itool=pubmed_docsum
http://www.lef.org/magazine/mag2006/abstracts/apr2006_abs_03.htm
…
Medication/Drug Interaction/Depletion Information (ref. Medication/Drug Induced Vitamin/Nutrient Interaction/Depletion References (http://neurotalk.psychcentral.com/showthread.php?p=32155#post32155) for general database/knowledgebase information):
http://www.vitaminshoppe.com/content/en/healthguide/hncontent.jsp?org=VSI&ContentID=3260001&category=Supp_Drugix&title=Vitamin%20K&type (Healthnotes, Inc.)
http://www.umm.edu/altmed/ConsSupplements/Interactions/VitaminKcs.html (Univ. of Maryland & A.D.A.M., Inc.)
http://www.umm.edu/altmed/ConsSupplements/Depletions/VitaminKcs.html (Univ. of Maryland & A.D.A.M., Inc.)