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| Vitamin K is a fat soluble vitamin. It comprises two parts -- a plant form of nutrient known as phylloquinone or Vitamin K1, and menaquinone or vitamin K2 which is obtained from K1 by the bacteria in intestines in humans and animals. |
Menadione or Vitamin K3 is a third form which is synthetic.More...
Effect Of Vitamin K On Unborn Fetus
One of the primary reasons for the presence of Vitamin K is to promote coagulation. Without Vitamin K a small wound could result in profuse bleeding which, apart from the loss of blood, would account for considerable loss of iron which could lead to an iron deficiency. In newborn babies, Vitamin K deficiency can be extremely serious. Bleeding can also occur in other parts of the body including the brain which could give rise to a stroke or significant damage of the brain. This bleeding is referred to as HDN or Hemorrhagic Disease of the Newborn. More...
Vitamin K is a fat soluble vitamin which is important for blood coagulation. In addition, the vitamin protects against osteoporosis and prevents oxidative damage to cells. You can get vitamin K naturally from plant or animal sources. In addition, there is a synthetic version of the vitamin that is now available. More...
Vitamin K is fat soluble comprising two parts: Phylloquinone or K1 the plant form of the nutrient and Menaquinone produced from K1 by the action of bacteria in the intestines. Menadione or K3 is a synthetic version of the vitamin.More...
Vitamin K And Whiten Fluorosis Teeth
Dental fluorosis is a disease that affects children between the ages of 1 and 4 years old during the age of development of teeth. At this time the child is most vulnerable. Children past the age of 8 are never at risk. Fluorosis is caused because of absorbing too much fluoride generally in drinking water but also because of its presence in other substances. Fluoride can be absorbed by swallowing toothpaste with high fluoride content. Burning of coal can also pollute the air with high levels of fluoride. More...
Vitamin K Deficiency And Bleeding Gum And Hematuria
The recommended dietary allowance for Vitamin K is 80 mg per day for adult men, 65 mg per day for adult women and 5 mg per day for newborn infants. You can this fat-soluble vitamin from plants or animals sources.More...