Health Benefits of Vitamins D and K, Zinc, Magnesium and Calcium, According to the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA):
- the normal absorption and utilisation of calcium and phosphorus
- normal blood calcium levels
- the maintenance of bones
- the maintenance of normal muscle function
- the maintenance of healthy teeth
- the normal function of the immune system
- cell division
Vitamin K
- contributes to normal blood clotting
- contributes to the maintenance of normal bones
Zinc
- contributes to the protection of cells from oxidative stress
- contributes to normal cognitive function
- contributes to the normal function of the immune system
- contributes to normal acid-base metabolism
- contributes to the maintenance of normal bones, nails, skin and hair
- contributes to the maintenance of normal testosterone levels in the blood
- plays a role in cell division
Magnesium
- contributes to normal muscle function
- contributes to the maintenance of normal bones
- contributes to the maintenance of normal teeth
- plays a role in cell division
Calcium
- contributes to normal muscle function
- plays a role in the division and specialisation of cells
- is needed for the maintenance of bones
- is needed for the maintenance of teeth
- contributes to reducing the decline of bone density in postmenopausal women (osteoporosis)
- is needed for normal growth and bone development in children
