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Vitamin K

Like other vitamins, Vitamin K has a variety of uses to the body. Proper bone formation, blood clotting, and the transportation of calcium are the main purposes of vitamin K. Often it has been used to treat patients or individuals suffering from a variety of blood disorders. It is essential to a healthy lifestyle of the human body. Supplementation of the vitamin can be consumed in order to reach an adequate level of vitamin K if the recommended amount is unobtainable in the daily diet.

The best source of vitamin K would be through good wholesome foods; however, because circumstances may not allow the adequate amount, it is important that the body acquire it through nutritional supplements. Some of the best sources for vitamin K can be found in leafy green vegetables, spinach, kale, collards, and broccoli. Soybean oil, olive oil, cottonseed oil, and canola oil are also good sources of vitamin K. To avoid possible deficiencies, take the recommended amount daily.

However a deficiency of vitamin K is rare, it is most common in those who suffer from malabsorption diseases. A major side effect of this deficiency would be that of uncontrolled bleeding. It can be a serious disease if one were to suffer from a deficiency and in many cases can die.