Vitamin K Benefits
Vitamin K is a fat-soluble vitamin that plays a role in blood clotting. Vitamin K activates the protein that clots the blood.
It is also needed for the synthesis of bone proteins. A vitamin K deficiency can lead to heart disease, weakened bones, tooth decay and cancer.
Much of the vitamin K in our diets comes from the intestinal bacteria we already have, because of this, your vitamin K levels can depend greatly on the health of your gut.
There are two Types of vitamin K we have in our diet,
- Vitamin K1
- Vitamin K2.
- Vitamin K1 is found in vegetables .
- Vitamin K2 also called menaquinone is found in dairy products and produced by the bacteria in your gut.
Benefits of Vitamin K Rich foods
- Heart health
- Improve bone density
- Restore oral health
- Fight cancer
- Reduce infections
Vitamin K Chemical Names: Phylloquinone, Menaquinones
Top 20 Vitamin K Foods List
1. Dried and Fresh Herbs:2. Dark Green Leafy Vegetables:
3. Brussels Sprouts:
4. Broccoli:
5. Spring Onions:
6. Cabbage:
7. Asparagus:
8. Curry, Paprika, and Cayenne Powder:
9. Prunes:
10. Pickled Cucumber:
11.Carrots:
12.Sun Dried Tomatoes:
13.Celery:
14.Soybean Oil
15.Ground Cloves:
16.Kale
17.Basil
17.Basil
18.Mustard
19.Parsley
20.Asparagus
20.Asparagus
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