Benefits Of Vitamin K
The benefits of vitamin K, food sources of vitamin k and some facts about vitamin k, a very important vitamin, but also one of the less well known.
Facts About This Vitamin
- It is a fat-soluble vitamin
- Can be produced by your body using bacteria found in the intestines
- There are 2 natural forms of vitamin K...K1 and K2
- The needs for vitamin K should be covered by the secretion of the saprophyte flora and by your food intake
- Exposed to light, vitamin K loses some of its properties
- Baby receives a vitamin K shot right after his birth to prevent bleeding into the brain (a rare problem) weeks after birth. Vitamin K plays a role in blood clotting and fetus has low level of this vitamin
- In Canada, vitamin K is not a "natural health product". It's only available under prescription (but can be found in high quality supplements because they have been authorized by Health Canada)
Here Are Some Vitamin K Benefits
- Plays an important role in blood clotting. It's provided by vitamin K1 which is provided by a diet rich in green vegetables
- Helps to maintain strong bones and to prevent osteoporosis. It's provided by vitamin K2 which is provided by a diet rich in fish oil, liver, cheese, yogurt
- Helps the body to absorb and to retain calcium
- Helps fight artery calcification
Food Sources Of Vitamin K
- Green leafy vegetables
- Spinach
- Cauliflower
- Cabbage
- Brocoli
- Seaweed
- Liver
- Fish oil
- Milk
- Bread
This vitamin is very important. Make sure to eat the right food!
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