Interaction of vitamins K2 and D3 for bone health

The synergistic action of vitamin K is particularly noteworthy for bone health₂ and vitamin D₃ so research has shown that their combination affects normal muscle function and a significant increase in bone density because they enable more efficient incorporation of calcium into the bone. Vitamin C, best known for its immune function and as an antioxidant, contributes to the normal formation of collagen and is essential for its absorption and cross-linking.

1. Nutrients for bone health: calcium, vitamin D₃ and K₂ they are taken in through food and nutritional supplements.
2. The bioavailability and absorption of calcium is improved by the use of vitamin D₃
3. Vitamin K is necessary for the efficient incorporation of calcium into the bone structure₂ and D₃ where the following steps occur:

• vitamin D₃ stimulates the formation of osteocalcin in osteoblasts
• vitamin K₂ helps in the activation of osteocalcin
• Activated osteocalcin binds Ca²⁺

Action of vitamin D₃ in the prevention of falls

In a large review study published in a scientific journal Journal of the American Medical Association, the aim was to determine the effectiveness of vitamin D intake₃ in the prevention of falls.The analysis included 1237 respondents, and the results showed that taking vitamin D₃ in the form of a dietary supplement, reduced the risk of falls in elderly people in stable health by more than 20%. Namely, vitamin D₃ doprinosi boljoj funkciji cijelog mišićno – koštanog sustava.

Muscle strength and vitamin D₃ - is there a link?

The aim of the research published in the scientific journal to the journal Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise was to examine the link between vitamin D concentration₃ in blood and muscle strength in 419 healthy men and women in the age range from 20 to 76 years.

The results showed that the level of vitamin D₃ in serum significantly related to isometric and isokinetic strength of arm muscles and isometric strength of leg muscles.

The authors of the study conclude that this study supports a direct link between razines of vitamin D₃ and muscle strength and notes that taking vitamin D₃ as a dietary supplement could be an effective strategy for maintaining muscle strength in adults.