Mitochondrial diseases (MDs) may result from mutations affecting nuclear or mitochondrial
genes, encoding mitochondrial proteins, or non-protein-coding mitochondrial RNA. Despite …

ABSTRACT A protective role for vitamin K in cardiovascular disease (CVD), a leading cause
of morbidity and mortality, has been proposed because vitamin K–dependent proteins, such …

Following a request from the European Commission, the EFSA Panel on Dietetic Products,
Nutrition and Allergies (NDA) derives dietary reference values (DRV s) for vitamin K. In this …

Studies have shown associations between reduced vitamin K status and poor cognitive
function. However, despite this apparent link, direct studies measuring cognitive function …

Background: Phylloquinone is the most abundant form of vitamin K in US diets. Green
vegetables are considered the predominant dietary source of phylloquinone. As our food …

Vitamin K is vital for normal blood coagulation, and may influence bone, neurological and
vascular health. Data on the vitamin K content of Australian foods are limited, preventing …

National nutrition surveys have shown that over half of all adults in Ireland, the United
Kingdom (UK), and the United States of America (USA) have low vitamin K intakes. Thus …

Functional foods are foods that offer health benefits over and above their nutritional value.
As eggs are a food of global importance, many authors believe that they are an ideal …

Historical reports mention the application of medicinal plants containing coumarins against
various ailments. Current research suggests that at least some of the actions described may …

Purpose The rate of neural tube defects (NTDs) in Europe has remained similar since the
1990s despite folic acid supplement recommendations (400 µg/day) for women of …