VITAMIN K
Vitamin K is created by bacteria in the intestines. If antibiotics are prescribed for you, they can kill off beneficial bacteria in the intestines, creating a need for vitamin K. Supplementing with a product such as acidophilus (beneficial bacteria), along with vitamin K, can help your body reclaim lost amounts of this vitamin which is needed for the production of prothrombin (necessary for blood clotting). Along with vitamin D, K is necessary for bone formation, repair and retention of calcium in the bone tissue. Because it is helps bone tissue retain calcium, Vitamin K may help prevent osteoporosis. In your liver, vitamin K helps convert glucose to glycogen for storage. In children, vitamin K may increase resistance to infection. In adults, it has been shown to help prevent cancers that target the inner linings of the organs. Asbestos insulation has been linked to several forms of cancer, the most notable of which is mesothelioma, a rare cancer that affects the linings of various organs in the body. Despite the discontinuation of its use, approximately 2,000 new cases are diagnosed each year. What's exciting about vitamin K? It may promote longevity!
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SOURCES
Asparagus, blackstrap molasses, broccoli, Brussels sprount, cabbage, cauliflower, dark green leafy vegetables, egg yolks, leaf lettuce, liver, oatmeal, oats, rye, safflower oil, soybeans, wheat and yogurt. Herbs containing vitamin K include alfalfa, green tea, kelp, nettle, oat straw and shepard's purse.
DEFICIENCIES
A deficiency of this vitamin can cause abnormal and / or internal bleeding.
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