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Vitamin K cuts liver cancer risk.(Special news updates: cancer)(Brief Article)
A study published in the July 21, 2004 issue of The Journal of the American Medical Association strongly links vitamin K to a lowered risk of liver cancer in those most at risk for the disease. The discovery was made accidentally during research on bone loss.
Vitamin K is a fat-soluble vitamin that is produced in the intestines. It can also be found in leafy green vegetables such as broccoli and spinach, vegetable oils, cereals, and some meats and cheeses. Excess amounts of this vitamin are stored in the liver. The recommended daily allowance of ...
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