A recent medical study linked low levels of vitamin K — found in vegetable oils, whole grains, and leafy vegetables — to poor lung function and health. The study, conducted by researchers at the University of Copenhagen in Denmark, stated that people who have low levels of vitamin K are more likely to develop asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, and their lungs do not function well.
The study indicated that vitamin K plays an important role in maintaining the health of the lungs, as it plays a role in blood clotting and helping the body heal wounds, reports Al-Rai daily.
The researchers recruited more than 4,000 Copenhagen residents, ages 24 to 77, and the study participants underwent a lung function test, called spirometry, which measures the amount of air a person can breathe in in one second, and the total volume of air they can breathe in in one second (forced breath).
Participants gave blood samples and answered questionnaires about their health and lifestyle, and blood tests included a sign of low vitamin K levels in the body.
The study showed that people with signs of low vitamin K levels recorded that their spirometry rate and total volume of air breathed in a forced breath were lower than the average rate.
The researchers stressed that the lungs can be protected by quitting smoking, exercising, and doing everything we can to reduce air pollution.