Examining the Role of Vitamin K for Musculoskeletal Health

Edith Cowan University, Australia

Updated: 9 months ago
Location: Mount Lawley, WESTERN AUSTRALIA
Deadline: ;

Project Outline:

Vitamin K is a fat-soluble vitamin, best known for its importance in blood coagulation, and emerging evidence for its anti-calcification properties in blood vessels. The role of vitamin K in musculoskeletal health remains unclear. Indeed, until 2021, the vitamin K content of foods commercially available in Australia remained unknown. There is also evidence that current national guidelines for vitamin K intake may be too low for optimal muscle and bone health. This project will examine the relationship between vitamin K and a range of musculoskeletal outcomes including sarcopenia (low lean mass and poor function), osteoporosis, falls and fractures in numerous large cohorts.  This work will help develop the evidence for vitamin K as part of cardiometabolic health.

Desired Skills: Nutrition or exercise science background

Project Area: Nutrition, physical activity, bone, muscle, falls, fractures

School / Research Centre / Institute : Nutrition & Health Innovation Research Institute

Supervisor(s): Dr Marc Sim, Dr Lauren Blekkenhorst, Dr Nicola  Bondonno and Professor Jonathan Hodgson

Project level: Masters and PhD

Funding: Applicant should apply for ECUHDR or RTP Scholarship

Start date: Ongoing

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