DESCRIPTION

Vitamin K is found in fatty foods. Nature has provided enough fats in foods containing fat-soluble vitamins to ensure their absorption without eating additional fat.

Vitamin K is stored in the liver. High doses of fat-soluble vitamin K taken over a long time may be toxic for some people.

Vitamin K is necessary for the formation of a chemical required in blood clotting. The body can manufacture vitamin K in the intestinal flora. Green leafy vegetables and chlorophyll, either liquid or tablets, are good source of vitamin K.

DOSE

300 to 500mcg

DEFICIENCY SYMPTOMS

A vitamin K deficiency may occur if there is a lack of bile, which is necessary for the absorption of all fat-soluble vitamins. Sprue, celiac disease, and colitis cause poor absorption of vitamin K in the intestines. A deficiency may cause diarrhea, miscarriage, nosebleeds and hemorrhages anywhere in the body.

INTERACTIONS & CONTRAINDICATIONS

A large doses of synthetic vitamin K can cause a toxic reaction.