(also referred to as...)
Menadione, Menaquinone, Phylloquinon
Vitamin K1, Vitamin K2, Vitamin K3
Description
Vitamin K is a fat soluble vitamin manufactured in the body by intestinal flora. There are three major forms of vitamin K: vitamin K1 or phylloquinon, the natural vitamin K from plants; vitamin K2 or menaquinone, derived from bacteria in the gut; and vitamin K3 or menadione, a synthetic derivative.
Vitamin K is necessary for the production of prothrombin, a blood-clotting substance that prevents hemorrhages. It is also important for bone formation and repair. This nutrient aids in the conversion of glucose into glycogen in the intestines for storage in the liver.
Ailments / Situations Where Used
Vitamin K is known to prevent or treat several conditions including colitis, celiac disease (a disorder of digestion caused by gluten intolerance), excessive menstrual flow, nose bleeds, osteoporosis, and hemorrhagic disease of newborns.
Source
Ideal sources of vitamin K include asparagus, avocados, beef, broccoli, cabbage, dark green leafy vegetables, egg yolks, green tea, nuts, oatmeal, rye, seeds, soybeans, turnip greens, wheat, and wheat germ oil.
Vitamin K is also found in kelp and alfalfa supplements and is available in some multi-vitamin/mineral preparations.
The following is a list of United States 1989 Recommended Daily Allowances (RDA) for minimum nutritional vitamin K intake and are included as a guideline only. These values are considered too low for most individuals, according to better nutrition authorities today. Consult with your nutritionist, naturopath, or other health practitioner for a dosage appropriate for your needs. Children under 6 years of age should be under the supervision of the above mentioned specialists if directly supplementing with vitamin K.
0 - 5 months, 5mcg 6 - 11 months, 10mcg 1 - 3, 15mcg 4 - 6, 20mcg 7 - 10, 30mcg 11 - 14, 45mcg 15 - 18, 65mcg 19 - 24, 70mcg 25 - 50, 80mcg 51+, 80mg 11 - 14, 45mcg 15 - 18, 55mcg 19 - 24, 60mcg 25 - 50, 65mcg 51+ years, 65mcg 1st 6 months, 65mcg 2nd 6 months, 65mcg
Optimal Absorption
Substances or situations that destroy or limit absorption of vitamin K include air pollution, aspirin, mineral oil, radiation, sunlight, and X-rays.
Contraindications / Precautions / Warnings
Vitamin K may counteract the effects of anti-coagulant drugs such as warfarin and coumarin.
If you are taking any type of anti-coagulant drug, consult with your naturopath or other health practitioner to determine the appropriateness of this vitamin for your needs.
Ailment / Situation Listing
| Celiac Disease | Colitis | Excessive Menstrual Flow |
| Hemorrhagic Disease of Newborns | Nose Bleeds | Osteoporosis |
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