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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