Vitamins etc.
Vitamin A
Vitamin B1
Vitamin B2
Vitamin B3
Vitamin B5
Vitamin B6
Vitamin B12
Biotin
Folate
Vitamin C
Vitamin D
Vitamin E
Vitamin K
Calcium
Chromium
Copper
Iodine
Iron
Magnesium
Manganese
Molybdenum
Phosphorus
Potassium
Selenium
Sodium
Zinc
Glossary
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Vitamin K
Forms:
Phylloquinone (vitamin K1), menaquinone-n (vitamin K2), menadione
(vitamin K3)
Sources:
Spinach, kale, broccoli, chard, parsley
Description:
Vitamin K is a fat soluble vitamin which has important roles in
blood clotting. Also, it is
important for the activation of osteocalcin to maintain the strength of
bones. A deficiency of
vitamin K can lead to osteoperotic fractures and makes one bruise
easily. In addition, it can
make some infants more susceptible to hemorrhaging. Vitamin K1 and vitamin K2 has
shown no known toxic effects.
However vitamin K3 has shown some toxic effects at very high
dosages.
Find foods (no breakfast cereals) that have highest amounts of Vitamin K per gram.
Find foods (no breakfast cereals) that have highest amounts of Vitamin K per Calorie.