Published August 26, 2009
Why men need to take more vitamin K2
I’ve told you in the past that vitamin K2 can prevent some devastating diseases, including osteoporosis and heart disease. Well, that’s not all it can do. New research suggests this overlooked vitamin also protects against cancer, especially if you’re a man.
Several studies have shown promise in preventing or slowing the progression of several cancers. These include lung, liver, and lymphatic cancers. Now a new study shows how effective it is at preventing prostate cancer.
In this study, the researchers followed 250 men with prostate cancer. They compared the men to 494 matched controls. The results showed what a higher dietary intake of vitamin K2 can do. It reduces the risk of advanced-stage and high-grade prostate cancer.
Read More