Nature’s Bin Reports Vitamin K Protects Against Bone Fracture In New Study
Nature’s Bin, a full service natural foods market in Lakewood, reports the first study to show a direct link between vitamin K in the diet and bone quality. Men and women who consumed the most vitamin K had better bone mineral density and less-porous, stronger bone compared to those who got the least vitamin K.
The report is part of the August, 2011, issue of Natural Insights for Well Being®, which Nature's Bin publishes free each month to inform the Lakewood community of the benefits of good nutrition choices and healthy lifestyle. The August issue also includes a study that found women who got the most flavonoids from fruits, tea, and dark chocolate had the highest bone mineral density; dieters who took alpha-lipoic acid lost up to 5 percent of their body weight in 20 weeks, and people with the highest levels of vitamin D had lower levels of body fat, among other important findings.
“Whether you are trying to lose weight, protect your bones as you age, or live pain-free, our August issue reports new scientific evidence that natural vitamins and foods are safe, affordable, and effective,” said Mary Johnson, Director of Development and Marketing at Nature’s Bin. “We’re proud to see such well-respected peer-reviewed journals including Bone, Clinical Nutrition, Diabetes, and others recognizing the value of good nutrition,” added Johnson.
Natural Insights for Well Being® is free, and Nature's Bin invites all those who wish to gain more valuable nutrition knowledge to stop in and pick up the August issue.
About Nature’s Bin
Nature’s Bin, a full service natural and organic foods market located in Lakewood, Ohio, is operated by the nonprofit, Cornucopia, Inc. This natural foods market serves as a training site for a unique and successful program that provides vocational training leading to employment for people with disabilities. Programs hosted at Nature’s Bin serve people with a wide range of severe disabilities including developmental disabilities, autism, mental illness, visual, speech and hearing impairments, and injuries resulting from accident or illness. What distinguishes the programs at Nature’s Bin from other training facilities is the real-work learning environment. Trainees work side-by-side with staff members in all aspects of retail service, facing the challenges and rewards of competitive employment in a caring, supportive atmosphere. Cornucopia/Nature’s Bin has been serving people with disabilities for over 35 years.