VITAMIN K
There are two forms of Vitamin K are Phylloquinone (found in greens) and Menaquinone (produced in the body intestinal bacteria normal flora). Antibiotics destroy these bacteria, which leads to deficiency.
Action
It helps to:
There are two forms of Vitamin K are Phylloquinone (found in greens) and Menaquinone (produced in the body intestinal bacteria normal flora). Antibiotics destroy these bacteria, which leads to deficiency.
Action
It helps to:
- maintain blood clotting process
- produce clotting factors e.g. Prothrombin
- prevents hemorrhagic diseases
Recommended Dose
- Male- 140 mcg per day
- Female-140 mcg per day
- Pregnant woman- 140 mcg per day
- Breast feeding mothers- 140 mcg per day
- Infants – 15-30 mcg per day
- Children –15-30 mcg per day
Sources
It is found in sprouted peas, cabbage, cauliflower, oats, soya beans, spinach, cheese, egg yolk and green tea.
Side effects
Over doze of vitamin K may cause allergy, liver toxicity and drain damage among infants.
It is found in sprouted peas, cabbage, cauliflower, oats, soya beans, spinach, cheese, egg yolk and green tea.
Side effects
Over doze of vitamin K may cause allergy, liver toxicity and drain damage among infants.
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