INTESTINAL ABSORPTION OF VITAMINS D AND K: MOLECULAR MECHANISMS AND INTERACTIONS WITH LEGUME COMPOUNDS

Vitamins D and K - fat-soluble micronutrients - participate in the proper functioning of the body. They play key roles in the prevention of hemostasis and coagulation disorders, bone, metabolic and cardiovascular pathologies. However, even if these vitamins are provided in sufficient quantities by our diet, their beneficial effects are closely conditioned to their bioavailability. A better understanding of the absorption mechanisms of these vitamins would allow to optimize their bioavailability.