Importance of Vitamin K For Our Body

What is Vitamin K

Vitamin K, also known as anti-hemorrhagic and phytomenadione, is a fat-soluble vitamin (lipid solubility). In this way it needs fats ingested to be absorbed by the body.

Functions in the body:

- Act in the blood coagulation process;

- Activate osteocalcin (important bone protein);

- Inhibit vascular calcification, making it difficult to form plaques in the arteries.

Health Problems Caused by Vitamin K Deficiency:

- Hemorrhages

- Deficiency in blood clotting process

- Formation of hardened plaques in the arteries

Main Sources:

- Green vegetable leaves (cabbage, cabbage, lettuce, Broccoli, chard, spinach, etc.)