Swissisimi, Author at Swissisimi

Vitamin K overview

Vitamin K describes a class of fat-soluble vitamins, each of which serves as a cofactor for γ-carboxylase enzyme.

Vitamin E may have reduced the peroxidation of omega-3 fatty acids, thereby allowing their synergistic effects.

Elderly men and women’s immune function may be improved by a short course of vitamin C or vitamin C plus E.

Vitamin E functions as an antioxidant with activity in scavenging fat peroxide radicals and protecting cell membranes.

Vitamin D is best known for its role as a key regulator of calcium homeostasis and bone health in children and adults.

Vitamin D is a fat-soluble secosteroid that exists in two forms: vitamin D2 and vitamin D3, it is very important for human health.

Severe vitamin D deficiency may induce rickets in children and osteomalacia in adults, as well as other health problems.

Supplementation with vitamins B12 and C improves vascular reactivity and structure in individuals who are passive smokers.

Periodontal disease is an inflammatory disease, vitamin C supplementation helps reduce the risk of periodontal disease.

With further studies, it is likely that vitamin C could become the standard of care for the treatment of sepsis.