Link Found Between Low Vitamin Levels And Lung Issues

Researchers discovered that those with below average levels of vitamin K in their blood are more likely to suffer from asthma, wheezing and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).Vitamin K is found in leafy green vegetables, vegetable oils and cereal grains. PHOTO BY ANNA SHVETS/PEXELS

People with low levels of a vitamin found in green vegetables are more likely to have bad lungs, according to a new study.

It plays a key role in blood clotting, and so helps the body to heal wounds. But little is known about its role in lung health.