Basic Knowledge about Vitamin K

So , the last member of the fat or lipid soluble vitamins is the Vitamin K . It is one of the important micro nutrient. It is also known as the blood clotting vitamin.

DAILY REQUIREMENT
Daily requirements of vitamin K are different for males and females . Females require around 90 Micro Gram of vitamin K while men require more vitamin K , around 120 Micro gram

FUNCTIONS
The following are the functions of Vitamin K
  • It is required for the blood clotting
  • Required for healthy bones
DEFICIENCY
As it is required for blood clotting , deficiency may cause excessive bleeding of gums and nose.

SOURCES
While 10 percentage of vitamin K is produced by bacteria in our body , the following can also provide vitamin K
  • Vegetable oils
  • Green vegetables
  • Spinach
  • Beef liver
  • Broccoli
  •  Cheese
  • Egg yolk

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