Zinc, Magnesium and Vitamin K Supplementation in Vitamin D Deficiency: Pathophysiological Background and Implications for Clinical Practice.
Study Goal
The researchers aimed to explore the interactions between zinc, magnesium, and vitamin K with vitamin D metabolism and activity, and provide clinical suggestions for supplementation.
Results Summary
The study discusses the metabolic and clinical significance of zinc, magnesium, and vitamin K, including their crosstalk with vitamin D, and suggests scenarios where supplementation with these nutrients alongside vitamin D might be beneficial.
Population
Not specified (general human metabolism focus)
Effective Dosage
Not provided
Duration
Not specified
Interactions
Mentions interactions with zinc, magnesium, and vitamin K
| Intervention | Direction | Endpoint | Population | Dosage | Impact | Claim # |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
zinc | decrease | various diseases | humans | - | deficiency might result in or exacerbate | #1 |
magnesium | decrease | various diseases | humans | - | deficiency might result in or exacerbate | #2 |
vitamin K | decrease | various diseases | humans | - | deficiency might result in or exacerbate | #3 |
zinc | neutral | vitamin D metabolism and activity | - | - | can interact with | #4 |
magnesium | neutral | vitamin D metabolism and activity | - | - | can interact with | #5 |
vitamin K | neutral | vitamin D metabolism and activity | - | - | can interact with | #6 |
Zinc, magnesium, and vitamin K are important nutrients for humans. There are various factors that contribute to the development of their deficiency, which might result in or exacerbate various diseases. These nutrients can also interact with vitamin D metabolism and activity. This review discusses the main aspects of zinc, magnesium and vitamin K metabolism and action in the body, their clinical significance, and the "crosstalk" with vitamin D, as well as providing general suggestions for clinical practice when supplementation with these nutrients might be useful, in addition to vitamin D supplementation.