Breathe Easier with THIS Potent Vitamin
Anyone who struggles with a lung condition knows how much it impacts your quality of life.
But you might NOT know that declining lung function can also affect how LONG you live.
Fortunately, getting adequate levels of one common nutrient can dramatically reduce your risk of life-threatening conditions like asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).
Vitamin K is vital for heart and bone health. It has the unique job of keeping calcium in your bones and out of your arteries.
But vitamin K is JUST as essential for lung function.
In fact, a new study found that people with higher levels of vitamin K had a reduced incidence of…
- asthma,
- COPD, and
- wheezing
They also did significantly better on lung health checks.
Ultimately, lung function (as measured by the V02 max measurement) is one of the BEST predictors of longevity and improved quality of life.
So, whether you have a lung condition or not, this is one area of your health you can’t afford to ignore.
Since you only need 1 microgram of vitamin K per day, you should be able to get all you need through your diet.
Some of the best food sources include leafy greens such as broccoli, spinach, and kale, as well as pine nuts, cashews, and cereal grains.
But remember, vitamin K ALSO has a natural blood-clotting action. So, if you’re taking a blood thinner such as warfarin to prevent blood clots, you may need to limit the vitamin K-rich foods in your diet.
Check with your doctor about what’s best for you.
P.S. Vitamin K is just ONE solution for improving lung health as you age. In the June issue of my Natural Health Response newsletter, I revealed four additional plant compounds that boost lung function—plus a trick that ramps up capacity in just 19 seconds. Discover how to breathe better naturally HERE.
SOURCE:
Torkil Jespersen, et al., “The association of vitamin K status with lung function and disease in a general population,” ERJ Open Research, Sep 2023, 9 (5) 00208-2023; DOI: 10. 1183/23120541.00208-2023
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