Vitamin K

Vitamin K, a fat soluble vitamin, was first isolated in the 1930s when researchers in Denmark found a compound that stopped bleeding and help blood clot which is known as coagulation (Koagulation).

How is This vitamin acquired?

One way of acquiring this vitamin is through bacteria in the intestinal tract, which actually produces sufficient amounts of this vitamin. This vitamin is also found in leafy green vegetables.

What are the benefits of vitamin K?

This vitamin can benefit you by:

	Preventing excessive bleeding.
	Helps to promote strong bones.

Recommended Intake of this vitamin:

Please note that the following listed below is the minimum recommended intake.

Males should have a minimum of 80 micrograms.
Females should have a minimum of 70 micrograms.

How can low levels of this vitamin affect me?

A deficiency of this vitamin will result in hemorrhagic disease. A shortage of this vitamin can lead to nosebleeds and internal haemorrhaging.

How can excessive levels of this vitamin affect me?

Please that toxicity mainly occurs when taking excessive amounts of the synthetic compound vitamin K3, which in turn can lead to flushing, sweating, Jaundice and anaemia.

Other cautions you should know:

Please consult your doctor if you are pregnant or breast-feeding.