Abstract
Type 2 diabetes mellitus is a chronic disease that is characterized by hyperglycemia, insulin resistance, and dysfunctional insulin secretion. Glycemic control remains a crucial contributor to the progression of type 2 diabetes mellitus as well as the prevention or delay in the onset of diabetes-related complications. Vitamin K is a fat-soluble vitamin that plays an important role in the regulation of the glycemic status. Supplementation of vitamin K may reduce the risk of diabetes mellitus and improve insulin sensitivity. This mini-review summarizes the recent insights into the beneficial effects of vitamin K and its possible mechanism of action on insulin sensitivity and glycemic status, thereby suppressing the progression of diabetes mellitus.
Original language | English |
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Article number | 2485 |
Pages (from-to) | 1-16 |
Number of pages | 16 |
Journal | Nutrients |
Volume | 12 |
Issue number | 8 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 2020 Aug |
Keywords
- Diabetes mellitus
- Glycemic status
- Insulin sensitivity
- Vitamin K
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Food Science
- Nutrition and Dietetics