Five foods high in Vitamin K that could keep lungs healthy and reduce the risk of asthma

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People with higher levels of vitamin K could have healthier lungs than those with lower levels, according to a new study. Researchers found that people with higher levels of vitamin K – which the body needs for blood clotting, helping wounds to heal – were less likely to have asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) or have a wheeze.

They were also more likely to perform better on lung health checks. The researchers said their study is not enough to recommend that people should use vitamin K supplements for lung health but they have called for further research into the topic. READ MORE: Little-known heart condition killing thousands each year - how to spot signs Read more health stories from the Manchester Evening News here. Researcher Dr Torkil Jespersen said: “We already know that vitamin K has an important role in the blood and research is beginning to show that it’s also important in heart and bone health, but there’s been very little research looking at vitamin K and the lungs. “To our knowledge, this is the first study on vitamin K and lung function in a large general population.

Our results suggest that vitamin K could play a part in keeping our lungs healthy. “On their own, our findings do not alter current recommendations for vitamin K intake, but they do suggest that we need more research on whether some people, such as those with lung disease, could benefit from vitamin K supplementation.” Vitamin K is found in leafy greens as well as in other foods.

Four foods high in Vitamin K, according to the NHS, are: Small amounts can also be found in meat and dairy foods. Adults need approximately 1 microgram a day of vitamin K for each kilogram of their body weight and the NHS says you should be