Tag: Calcium metabolism

While vitamin K is vital for overall vascular health, including blood clotting and vessel wall integrity, experts agree it cannot eliminate existing varicose veins. This article explores whether you can take vitamin K2 if you have varicose veins, examining the proven benefits for vascular function versus the common misconception that it can resolve existing vein disease.

While often discussed in relation to bone health, a recent study showed that vitamin D3 supplements are taken by an estimated 40 million Americans, while the more potent prescription calcitriol is used in specific medical cases. This reveals a common confusion: are vitamin D3 and calcitriol the same thing? They are not; one is a precursor to the other, with distinct functions and medical applications.