Check out our simple guide to Vitamin K and see the featured supplier at the foot of the page :
| Vitamin K |
| Important for : |
Production of prothrombin, for blood clotting; bone formation and repair; conversion of glucose into glycogen for storage; reducing fatigue; increasing resistance to infection; |
| Sources : |
The majority of vitamin K is synthesized by bacteria normally present in the intestines.
Found in; asparagus; broccoli; Brussels sprouts; cabbage; cauliflower; dark green leafy vegetables; egg yolks; liver; oatmeal; oats; rye; soybeans; and wheat.
Herbs; including alfalfa; green tea; kelp; nettle; oat straw |
| Possible deficiency symptoms : |
Internal bleeding and non-clotting of blood; fatigue; poor healing of wounds. |
| Hinders maximum absorption : |
Antibiotics interfere with the body's absorption of vitamin K. This is because they kill the bacteria in the intestines that synthesise the vitamin. |
| Additional Information : |
Not necessary to take as supplements in most cases. |
