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.<\/p>\n
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.<\/p>\n
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).<\/p>\n
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.<\/p>\n
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.<\/p>\n
The researchers stressed that the lungs can be protected by quitting smoking, exercising, and doing everything we can to reduce air pollution.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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