Vitamin K is one of the basic vitamins
required for healthy functioning of the body.
It is present in many common foodstuffs, and is
also available in tablet form as a supplement.
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Functions of Vitamin K: |
Needed for formation of prothrombin by the
liver - for blood clotting.
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Sources of Vitamin K: |
Dietary sources include: |
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Fish;
Green leafy vegetables;
Meat;
Molasses;
Nuts;
Seaweed; |
Vitamin K is also synthesized
by bacteria in the large intestines. |
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Signs of Deficiences of Vitamin K: |
Deficiency may lead to osteoporosis. (Oteoporoses
is a skeletal/bone
condition.)
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Signs of Excessive intake of Vitamin K: |
Some people with liver diseases cannot tolerate
supplements of vitamin K.
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