Benefits of Vitamin K


	BENEFITS OF VITAMIN K


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Benefits of VITAMIN K

Vitamin K are fat soluble and are necessary for normal blood clotting. This vitamin is chiefly made in the colon by intestinal bacteria ( yes, there are good bacteria) where it is absorbed back into the colon walls and into the bloodstreams. Because most of the daily requirement of vitamin K is made in the colon, healthy adults only need around 500 and 1000mcg of vitamin K in their diet.

Vitamin K is considered a ?boring? vitamin largely because it's sole purpose is to control blood clotting. However, recent studies have linked this unexciting vitamin to it's ability in fighting old age disease like Alzheimer. At the same time researchers are now looking into the link between this neglected vitamin and it's role in preventing cancer.

In Nature:
The best source of vitamin K are vegetables such as cauliflower, spinach, broccoli, brussels sprouts, green cabbage and whole grain cereals. At the same time you could also find it in egg yolk, kelp and alfalfa.

Benefits of Vitamin K

Mainly for controlling blood clotting
Useful for people who have just undergone surgery.
It helps calcium in strengthening bones.
Prevents hemorrhagic disease of the newborn

Who Benefits from vitamin K?
Because we produce enough supply of this vitamin in our body and from green vegetables that we take, vitamin K supplement may not be needed at all. However, certain people who fall in the categories below may find vitamin K supplement to be useful.

Osteoporosis
Women who suffer from osteoporosis are normally found to be deficient in this vitamin. It is believed that supplements may help.

Excess Bleeding
For women who experience excessive menstrual bleeding, this vitamin may be for you. It would help reduce the flow of blood out of your body.

Pregnant Women
Pregnant women who suffers from nausea and vomiting are also shown to be deficient in this vitamin. Supplements have been shown to provide relief within 72 hours.

Hemorrhage in Babies
To prevent hemorrhage in babies, the vitamin used to be injected to newborns. Recently, the practise has been abandoned due to concern of childhood asthma and oral drops has been introduced instead.

Post Menopause Women
Women in this category have been shown to have a reduced amount of calcium loss in their urine when vitamin K supplement is taken.

Caution:
Avoid a great amount of vitamin K because it may lead to liver problems or jaundice in kids. You should bear in mind that human make adequate supply of vitamin K in the colon and can get an extra supply from green vegetables. Only take vitamin K supplements when you are advised by a medical practitioner.

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