DXA Scan Analysis of the Reducing Effect of Vitamin K and Omega-3 on Bone Mineral Loss in Ovariectomized (OVX) Sprague-Dawley Rats

Authors

Stephen Roberts, Brigham Young University
Dr. Robert Davidson, Brigham Young University

Keywords

OVX, ovariectomized, bone mineral loss, vitamin k, omega-3, rats

College

Life Sciences

Department

Nutrition, Dietetics, and Food Science

Abstract

Vitamin K, long established as important for blood clotting, has received more recent attention regarding a role in bone metabolism and remodeling.1 Vitamin K could potentially be an effective treatment in reducing the deleterious effect of osteoporosis.

Recommended Citation

Roberts, Stephen and Davidson, Dr. Robert (2013) "DXA Scan Analysis of the Reducing Effect of Vitamin K and Omega-3 on Bone Mineral Loss in Ovariectomized (OVX) Sprague-Dawley Rats," Journal of Undergraduate Research: Vol. 2013: Iss. 1, Article 1364.
Available at: https://scholarsarchive.byu.edu/jur/vol2013/iss1/1364