The Effect on Femur Bone Tensile Strength and Calcium Levels in Osteoporosis Induced Rats by Vitamin K Supplementation

Authors

Ryan Probst, Brigham Young University
Dr. Robert T. Davidson, Brigham Young University

Keywords

femur bone tensile strength, calcium levels, osteoporosis, rats, vitamin k

College

Life Sciences

Department

Nutrition, Dietetics, and Food Science

Abstract

Osteoporosis is a growing problem in the world today. With the aging population of the United State’s Baby Boomer generation, healthcare research is shifting dramatically to combat the rising rates of diseases associated with our aging population majority. Compiled with this majority of elderly people is the fact that Americans are living longer. We must face the challenges associated with the aging human body. Osteoporosis is an age-related disease. This study has added to the research available on osteoporosis and has provided enhanced methods to treat osteoporosis, a major problem especially in postmenopausal women. Several Asian studies report an increase in bone density due to Vitamin K supplementation; however, until now these studies had not been reproduced with the same reported success outside Asia. The results of this study are now a foundation for future research studying the effects of vitamin K on bone integrity. By demonstrating the efficacy of vitamin K in the treatment of osteoporosis in rats, this research is instrumental in identifying possible future nutritional therapies in humans.

Recommended Citation

Probst, Ryan and Davidson, Dr. Robert T. (2013) "The Effect on Femur Bone Tensile Strength and Calcium Levels in Osteoporosis Induced Rats by Vitamin K Supplementation," Journal of Undergraduate Research: Vol. 2013: Iss. 1, Article 1365.
Available at: https://scholarsarchive.byu.edu/jur/vol2013/iss1/1365