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Eat your greens for better lung health: the vitamin K connection

Higher vitamin K levels correlated with reduced risk of asthma and COPD

10-Aug-2023

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Researchers from Copenhagen University Hospital and the University of Copenhagen conducted a study involving over 4,000 residents aged 24-77 in Copenhagen.

Their research revealed a substantial correlation between higher vitamin K levels and improved lung function.

Notably, individuals with elevated vitamin K demonstrated a reduced risk of asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).

The study employed a comprehensive approach, utilising lung function tests, blood samples, and health questionnaires to collect data.

Dr. Apostolos Bossios, commenting on the study, emphasised the potential for further research to deepen our understanding of the link.

These findings were documented in the journal ERJ Open Research, underscoring the necessity for continued investigation.

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Apostolos Bossios

Karolinska Institute Professor and European Respiratory Society assembly secretary for airway diseases

Copenhagen University Hospital, Rigshospitalet

Public and teaching hospital in Copenhagen

European Respiratory Journal (ERJ)

Medical journal covering respirology

University of Copenhagen

Public research university

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Eat your greens for better lung health: the vitamin K connection