vitamin k foods sources and benefits of vitamin k

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Vitamin – K is an essential vitamin required by the body but is never popular.

It is not a single nutrient, but a group of nutrients namely Vitamin K1 and Vitamin K2. (Vitamin K3 is man made and not for dietary purposes.)

Vitamin K1 is produced by plants and Vitamin K2 is made produced by bacteria in the large intestine.

Herbs and dark leafy greens Spring onions Brussels sprouts, kale, cabbage and

broccoli Chili powder, paprika and cayenne Asparagus Cucumber Kiwi fruit and grapes

Vitamin –K is crucial for normal blood clotting in the body.

It helps maintain good bone health. It plays a key role in treating osteoporosis

and Alzheimer’s. It also protects against cancer and heart

disease.

Vitamin – K deficiency is rare in healthy adults. Newborns are at a higher risk. The symptoms include:

Heavy menstrual bleeding Anemia Nose bleeds and bleeding gums Osteoporosis Vitamin K deficiency is related to pneumonia

and tooth decay.

On an average males need 80 mcg of Vitamin K.

The recommended intake for females is 70mcg each day.

Unless recommended, avoid taking Vitamin K tablets. For those low in Vitamin K can rely on Wheat grass, a safe whole food supplement.

Try to get as much of nutrients as possible through the daily diet. Include foods from all food groups and the different sources of Vitamin K in the diet.