Vitamin K Deficiency Linked to Cognitive Decline: Study Reveals Impact on Memory and Brain Health

A recent study reveals a link between Vitamin K deficiency and cognitive decline. Researchers at Tufts University found that low Vitamin K intake in mice led to increased brain inflammation and impaired neuron production in the hippocampus, a brain region crucial for learning and memory. * Mice with Vitamin K deficiency struggled with memory tasks, failing to distinguish familiar objects. * They also showed difficulty in spatial learning, taking longer to locate a hidden platform in a water maze. * The study also found reduced neurogenesis and increased neuroinflammation in the hippocampus of Vitamin K-deficient mice. * Vitamin K, found in green vegetables, fatty fish, and vegetable oils, is crucial for blood coagulation, cardiovascular health, and bone health.