Beneficial role of vitamin K supplementation on insulin sensitivity, glucose metabolism, and the reduced risk of type 2 diabetes: A review

P Manna, J Kalita - Nutrition, 2016 - Elsevier
P Manna, J Kalita
Nutrition, 2016Elsevier
Micronutrients are gaining acceptance as an important nutritional therapy for the prevention
and/or management of diabetes and its associated health risks. Although a very small
quantity of micronutrients are required for specific functions in our bodies, moderate
deficiencies can lead to serious health issues. Impaired insulin sensitivity and glucose
intolerance play a major role in the development of diabetic pathophysiology. Vitamin K is
well known for its function in blood coagulation. Moreover, several human studies reported …
Abstract
Micronutrients are gaining acceptance as an important nutritional therapy for the prevention and/or management of diabetes and its associated health risks. Although a very small quantity of micronutrients are required for specific functions in our bodies, moderate deficiencies can lead to serious health issues. Impaired insulin sensitivity and glucose intolerance play a major role in the development of diabetic pathophysiology. Vitamin K is well known for its function in blood coagulation. Moreover, several human studies reported the beneficial role of vitamin K supplementation in improving insulin sensitivity and glucose tolerance, preventing insulin resistance, and reducing the risk of type 2 diabetes (T2 D). Both animal and human studies have suggested that vitamin K-dependent protein (osteocalcin [OC]), regulation of adipokine levels, antiinflammatory properties, and lipid-lowering effects may mediate the beneficial function of vitamin K in insulin sensitivity and glucose tolerance. This review for the first time provides an overview of the currently available preclinical and clinical evidences on the effect of vitamin K supplementation in the management of insulin sensitivity and glucose tolerance. The outcome of this review will increase understanding for the development of a novel adjuvant therapy to achieve better control of glycemia and improve the lives of diabetic patients.
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