7 Facts About Vitamin K

7 Facts About Vitamin K

Vitamin K is essential for various bodily functions. It plays a crucial role in blood clotting, helping to prevent excessive bleeding. Additionally, it supports bone health by aiding in the regulation of calcium, which is vital for maintaining strong bones and reducing the risk of fractures. Vitamin K also contributes to cardiovascular health by preventing arterial calcification and maintaining flexible blood vessels. Furthermore, emerging research suggests potential roles in reducing the risk of certain cancers and supporting brain health. Including vitamin K-rich foods, such as leafy greens, broccoli, and fermented foods, can enhance overall health and wellness.

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1. The K vitamin is essential for the blood to clot to repair injuries. Whenever a person has a bleeding wound, it is the K vitamin that is present in the blood that stops the bleeding and enables most minor cuts to heal quickly.

2. There are three different forms of the K vitamin. The first variant of the K vitamin is vitamin K1 (also known as phylloquinone). This is the form of the K vitamin that is found in plant foods. The second form of the K vitamin is the vitamin K2, (or menaquinone). This type of the K vitamin is formed by friendly bacteria in the intestines. Thirdly, there is vitamin K3 (also known as menadione) and is actually an artificial form of the K vitamin. All three of these types of K vitamin end up in the liver where it is used to create the blood clotting substances.

3. The K vitamin, (Vitamin K1), has an important part to play in the bone building process. This K vitamin is required to retain the calcium in the bones and redistribute it to where it is needed.

4. The best natural sources of the K vitamin are Spinach, Broccoli, Kale, Beet Green, Brussel Sprouts, Collard Green, Mustard Greens, Swiss Chard, Parsley, Cabbage, Red Leaf Lettuce, Asparagus, Turnip Greens, Green Beans, Green Peas Canned, Prunes, Avocado, Kiwi, Berries - (Blackberries, Blueberries, Red Currants, Grapes), Pomegranate, Figs, Tomatoes, Beef Liver, Pork, Chicken, egg yolks, safflower oil and molasses.

5. However, because the friendly bacteria in the intestine makes one of the forms of the K vitamin, it is extremely rare for a person to have a deficiency of the K vitamin and so K vitamin supplements are not needed by the majority of people.

6. Although a K vitamin deficiency is relatively rare, there are certain groups of people who may suffer from it. Newborn babies may not have enough of the K vitamin as they have insufficient bacteria in their intestines to produce it. The majority of newborn babies in developed countries are therefore given a K vitamin injection until the natural process takes over. That is the only time that a K vitamin supplement will be taken by most people throughout their lives.

7. An extended course of antibiotics may lead to a K vitamin deficiency due to the fact that the antibiotics kill the intestinal bacteria. A K vitamin supplement may be given if the course of antibiotics has to continue for a long period of time.

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