date:Dec 17, 2012
r example, could be one possible strategy for treating osteoporosis and other conditions leading to increased fracture risk, the researchers said. Osteocalin must be in its carboxylated form to get absorbed into bone, and the protein is carboxylated by vitamin K. Future studies could investigate the relation between vitamin K intake, osteocalcin and bone strength.
Currently, all of the advice for treating osteoporosis is related to calcium.
We believe theres more to the story than just calciu