As people grow older, memory problems and other signs of cognitive decline become more common. Scientists have long been ...

Green vegetables might be our brain's best allies. A recent study reveals a surprising link between vitamin K and cognitive ...

BOSTON — Do you get enough vitamin K in your diet? If not, that lapse might be affecting more than just your bones. New research from Tufts University suggests that skimping on vitamin K, commonly ...

Too little vitamin K may impair memory and slow brain cell growth, according to a study on mice. A new Tufts University study finds that not getting enough vitamin K, found in leafy greens like ...

Low vitamin K intake may impair memory and learning by increasing brain inflammation and reducing neurogenesis, according to Tufts research.

Vitamin K, vital for bone health and blood clotting, comes in two forms: K1 from plants and K2 from animal and fermented foods. Leafy greens are rich in K1, while K2 is abundant in sources like ...

While many people fill in nutritional gaps with supplements that fulfill their specific vitamin needs, it's also a good idea to add some foods high in vitamins and minerals to your diet. After all, ...

Tight junctions play an important role in maintaining the structure of your intestinal barrier. Vitamin D receptors help your gut produce tight junctions to maintain your intestinal barrier. Research ...

Beyond behavioral changes, the study revealed differences in brain structure and function. When the researchers analyzed tissue from the hippocampus, a brain region essential for learning and memory, ...

However, the drug has a narrow therapeutic index and response that can be affected by meal intake (3,4). Vitamin K, one of the variables influencing individual differences in warfarin response and ...

The research team focused on menaquinone-4, a form of vitamin K prevalent in brain tissue, and found significantly lower levels of this nutrient in the brains of the vitamin K-deficient mice.

Summary: A new study reveals that insufficient vitamin K may harm brain health and memory as we age. In rodent models, a vitamin K-deficient diet led to increased brain inflammation and fewer newly ...