VITAMIN K
Vitamin K is a
fat-soluble vitamin, so your body stores it in fat tissue and the liver. It is
best known for its role in helping blood clot, or coagulate, properly. The
"K" comes from its German name, Koagulations vitamin. Vitamin K also
plays an important role in bone health.
It is rare to have a
vitamin K deficiency. That’s because in addition to being found in leafy green
foods, the bacteria in your intestines can make vitamin K. Sometimes taking
antibiotics can kill the bacteria and lead to a mild deficiency, mostly in
people with low levels to begin with. Vitamin K deficiency can lead to
excessive bleeding, which may begin as oozing from the gums or nose.
Types of Vitamine K
K1 (phylloquinone) – Chloroplasts in
plants
K2 (menaquinone) – Bacterial synthesis
K3 ( menadione) - Synthetic, water soluble form
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