Vitamin K supplementation in cystic fibrosis

The relation between different doses of vitamin K supplementation, several bone markers, and PIVKA-II concentrations in cystic fibrosis (CF) patients compared to controls was evaluated. Results suggest that a increased vitamin K intake may have significant health benefits for children with CF.

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Published in:Archives of disease in childhood 2003-11, Vol.88 (11), p.974-975
Main Authors: van Hoorn, J H L, Hendriks, J J E, Vermeer, C, Ph Forget, P
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Biological and medical sciences
Biomarkers
bone status
Care and treatment
Children
Complications and side effects
Control Groups
Cystic fibrosis
Cystic Fibrosis - blood
Cystic Fibrosis - complications
Demographic aspects
Diagnosis
Diseases
Dose-Response Relationship, Drug
Fractures
Gastroenterology. Liver. Pancreas. Abdomen
Genetic aspects
Genetic Disorders
Health aspects
Humans
Liver. Biliary tract. Portal circulation. Exocrine pancreas
Medical sciences
Nutrition
Nutritional aspects
osteocalcin
Osteocalcin - blood
Other diseases. Semiology
Patients
Pediatric diseases
Physiological aspects
PIVKA-II
Prevention
Protein Precursors - blood
Prothrombin
Short Report
Sick children
vitamin K
Vitamin K - administration & dosage
Vitamin K - therapeutic use
Vitamin K deficiency
Vitamin K Deficiency - etiology
Vitamin K Deficiency - prevention & control
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Summary:The relation between different doses of vitamin K supplementation, several bone markers, and PIVKA-II concentrations in cystic fibrosis (CF) patients compared to controls was evaluated. Results suggest that a increased vitamin K intake may have significant health benefits for children with CF.
ISSN:0003-9888
1468-2044
DOI:10.1136/adc.88.11.974