VITAMIN K

MAIN FUNCTIONS GOOD SOURCES

• Assists in blood clotting There are two forms of naturally occurring vitamin K: vitamin K1
(phylloquinone) and vitamin K2 (menaquinones).

• Promotes bone calcification Vitamin K1 Vitamin K2

green leafy vegetables ∙ plant oils gut bacteria ∙ fermented food
• Kale (raw, • Canola Oil, • There is no dietary
• Prevents blood vessel calcification chopped), 1 cup, 1 tablespoon, requirement for vitamin
472 µg 10 µg K2 at this time.



DAILY RECOMMENDATION µg = micrograms

SPECIAL NOTES
120 90 • Consume vitamin K with dietary fat to enhance absorption.
µg µg
• Large quantities of dietary or supplemental vitamin K can interfere with
blood clotting medications, such as warfarin.
Men Women

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