Vitamins E and K: their role and the effects of deficiency

Knight, John; Sienz, Maria Andrade; Bayram-Weston, Zubeyde

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Vitamins E and K: their role and the effects of deficiency

John Knight, Maria Andrade Sienz, Zubeyde Bayram-Weston

Nursing Times, Volume: 120, Issue: 5

Swansea University Authors: John Knight, Maria Andrade Sienz, Zubeyde Bayram-Weston

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This article, the fourth in our series on vitamins and minerals, explores the fat-soluble vitamins E and K. Both vitamins are antioxidants and are primarily obtained from vegetable sources in the diet. Vitamin E is anti-inflammatory and can enhance immune responses, improve glycaemic control and may...

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Vitamins E and K: their role and the effects of deficiency

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