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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.


Infants

  • 0 - 5 months,  5mcg
  • 6 - 11 months,  10mcg
  • Children

  • 1 - 3,  15mcg
  • 4 - 6,  20mcg
  • 7 - 10,  30mcg
  • Males

  • 11 - 14,  45mcg
  • 15 - 18,  65mcg
  • 19 - 24,  70mcg
  • 25 - 50,  80mcg
  • 51+,  80mg
  • Females

  • 11 - 14,  45mcg
  • 15 - 18,  55mcg
  • 19 - 24,  60mcg
  • 25 - 50,  65mcg
  • 51+ years,  65mcg
  • Lactation

  • 1st 6 months,  65mcg
  • 2nd 6 months,  65mcg
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