VITAMIN K
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FUNCTIONS OF VITAMIN K
vital for blood clotting
k stands for koagulation
activates proteins present in bone muscle, and kidneys
poor vitamin K intake has been linked to an increase in hip fractures in women
in adults, deficiencies of vitamin K have occurred when a person takes antibiotics for a long period
VITAMIN K SOURCES AND NEEDS
Major food sources of vitamin K are liver, green leafy vegetables (kale, turnip greens, dark green lettuce, and spinach) broccoli, peas, and green beans
Vitamin K is abundant in a balanced diet, and a deficiency in uncommon
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