5 Reasons Vitamin K Needs To Be Explored As A Hedge Against Covid-19

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Vitamin K has several functions that may help to prevent thrombosis and the degradation of elastic fibers in the heart and lungs.

1. Matrix Gla Protein

5 Reasons Vitamin K Needs To Be Explored As A Hedge Against Covid-19

Matrix Gla Protein (MGP) is a Vitamin K-dependent inhibitor of soft tissue calcification and elastic fiber degradation.

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The balance between elastic fiber degradation and repair is of vital importance in cardiac and pulmonary health, the two systems worst affected by Covid-19.


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