Synopsis

Source of validity: Scientific
Rating (out of 5): 2

Vitamin K, especially in its K2 (menaquinone) form, has some scientific evidence supporting its importance in bone health, although its specific use for treating or supporting the healing of broken bones is less established. Vitamin K is essential for the gamma-carboxylation of osteocalcin, a protein involved in bone mineralization. Several observational and a few interventional studies suggest that adequate Vitamin K status is associated with higher bone mineral density and a reduced risk of fractures, particularly in older adults. Some randomized controlled trials have shown that Vitamin K supplementation can decrease the rate of bone loss and lower fracture risk, especially in populations with deficiency or osteoporosis. However, the evidence for using mixed forms of Vitamin K (K1 and K2) specifically as a treatment to accelerate or improve the healing of broken bones is limited and inconclusive. Most guidelines for fracture management do not include Vitamin K supplementation as a standard therapy. Overall, while Vitamin K is important for bone health and potentially for fracture prevention, its direct role in healing existing fractures remains an area of ongoing research with only modest supporting evidence.

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