Surely you already know the benefits of vitamin C, or the importance of getting enough vitamin A. Today, however, we want to talk to you about vitamin K – the ignored nutrient that extends life. Did you know that scientists have just proved its importance to adults? Read on and we’ll tell you why.
What science has discovered
The evidence of the importance of vitamin K for adults and the elderly is very recent: it comes from a study published in June onAmerican Journal of Clinical Nutrition. The researchers observed a group of 4,000 adults between the ages of 54 and 76. Here’s what they found: Subjects with low blood vitamin K levels were 19 percent more likely to die during the study period. This is when compared to subjects with adequate vitamin K levels.
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In other words, a vitamin K deficiency could increase the risk of premature death. But why?
There could be several explanations. Vitamin K can help prevent calcium build-up in the arteries. It would thus help the health of the circulatory system. Or, vitamin K may play a role in reducing the risk of osteoarthritis. This disease is responsible for many falls and, consequently, for premature deaths.
How to take vitamin K
Now you have discovered the importance of vitamin K, the ignored nutrient that extends life. It is time to learn how to increase the amount in the blood. In fact, according to the scientists, you are likely not getting enough vitamin K: 60% of study participants over the age of 70 did not have an adequate level. It is recommended that you take at least 120 micrograms of vitamin K each day. But where to find it?
Thankfully, vitamin K is contained in many tasty foods. Broccoli, in particular, is very rich in this nutrient. But also all green leafy vegetables, such as spinach, cabbage, lettuce, Brussels sprouts … Among the oils, they stand out for their vitamin K content rapeseed oil and soy.
One unusual ingredient, which you would usually throw away, also contains vitamin K: carrot clumps. Find out how to prepare them!
(We remind you to carefully read the warnings in this regard, which can be consulted who”)
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