[Serum vitamin K concentration and nutrition]

Clin Calcium. 2007 Nov;17(11):1717-26.
[Article in Japanese]

Abstract

Vitamin K (VK) is well known for its role in the synthesis of a number of blood coagulation factors. VK is also an important factor for bone metabolism via gamma-carboxylation of VK-dependent proteins such as osteocalcin, matrix Gla protein, and protein S. Recently, it is rare that severe VK deficiency is observed. However, low dietary VK intake or low VK status has been shown to be associated with low bone mineral density and increased hip fracture risk. These studies suggest that there is potential VK insufficiency in bone, even in sufficient VK status for blood coagulation. In the present review, the studies concerning relationship between serum VK concentration and bone health, including pharmacokinetics of VK analogues (such as phylloquinone and menaquinone) and factors which affect on blood circulation of VK, are reviewed.

Publication types

  • English Abstract
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Aged
  • Biomarkers / blood
  • Bone Density
  • Bone and Bones / metabolism*
  • Calcium-Binding Proteins / metabolism
  • Extracellular Matrix Proteins / metabolism
  • Female
  • Hip Fractures / etiology
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Matrix Gla Protein
  • Middle Aged
  • Nutrition Assessment*
  • Osteocalcin / metabolism
  • Osteoporosis / etiology
  • Risk
  • Vitamin K / analogs & derivatives
  • Vitamin K / blood*
  • Vitamin K / pharmacokinetics
  • Vitamin K / physiology*
  • Vitamin K Deficiency / complications
  • Vitamin K Deficiency / diagnosis

Substances

  • Biomarkers
  • Calcium-Binding Proteins
  • Extracellular Matrix Proteins
  • Osteocalcin
  • Vitamin K