Vitamin K intake could predict periodontitis

An analysis has explored the relationship between vitamin K intake and periodontitis among older adults.

In a cross-sectional study published in Clinical Oral Investigations, investigators used data from the 2009 to 2014 National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey database to analyze the incidence of periodontitis in a group of 2,303 U.S. participants aged 60 years and older.

Compared with those who reported a lower intake of vitamin K, the participants with a higher intake had a lower likelihood of developing periodontitis. The association was modified on the basis of age, sex, race, poverty status, highest level of educational attainment, smoking status, alcohol consumption and comorbid conditions such as overweight, blood pressure and diabetes.

The findings demonstrated the potential role of vitamin K in the diagnosis and treatment of periodontitis.

Read more: Clinical Oral Investigations

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