Vitamin K, an essential nutrient for bone health and normal blood clotting, maintains bone mineral density, counteracts clotting mechanism disruptions.

In 1935 a scientist in Copenhagen observed that newly hatched chickens receiving a diet containing all of the known essential nutrients were developing a bleeding disorder. He soon discovered that the chicks were deficient in a nutrient that is crucial for normal blood clotting. He called this nutrient vitamin K. Today, vitamin K deficiency is rare, except in infants, for whom such a deficiency can be fatal. Vitamin K is a fat soluble nutrient that has also been proven important for bone health.
The best sources of vitamin K are liver, green leafy vegetables and members of the cabbage family. Since vitamin K is also produced by bacteria in the intestines, humans are not dependent upon diet for this nutrient.

Our Vitamin K 100mcg is available in 100 vegetarian tablets.

Research Indicates

• Plays a role in the function of several proteins that regulate the blood's ability to clot.
• Individuals who were given vitamin K or consumed more vitamin K in their diets had beneficial effects on maintaining their bone mineral density.
• Studies have linked vitamin K status to atherosclerosis.
• Vitamin K has been given to counteract clotting mechanism disruptions caused by certain medications by health care professionals
• Studies have shown a decrease in bone fractures in people using vitamin K.

Dosage
Typical daily dosage is from 50 to 100mcg.

Cautions

• If you have clotting disorders or are pregnant or lactating consult a health care practitioner prior to using Vitamin K.
• Vitamin K should not be used in premature infants or newborns without first talking to a healthcare professional

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