Benefits Of Vitamin K Supplements
Benefits Of Vitamin K SupplementsPhylloquinone
Vitamin K is a fat soluble vitamin; fat soluble vitamins are absorbed through the intestinal tract with the help of fats (lipids) and are more likely to accumulate in the body and can cause a toxic reaction. Vitamin K exists in three forms: - K1 = phylloquinone or phytonactone - K2 = menoquinones; a family of substances which occur naturally - K3 = menadione; is a synthetic substance Vitamin K Food Sources: Alfalfa, blackstrap molasses, broccoli, Brussels sprouts, cabbage, cauliflower, corn, dark green leafy vegetables, egg yolks, liver, oatmeal, oats, potatoes, rye, safflower oil, soybeans, spinach, wheat and wheat bran. Signs of Deficiency: Usually a vitamin K deficiency is caused by an inability to absorb it rather than not enough of it. Excessive bleeding, liver damage. Medical Uses of: Osteoporosis Applied topically, in most cases as a 5% cream, it may diminish - broken capillaries (spider veins) - dark under eye circles - hyper pigmentation - post-operative bruising from cosmetic injections and surgery - rosacea Possible Side Effects And Warnings: There are no known side effects. However, when synthetic vitamin K(3) is used in large doses during the last few weeks of pregnancy, it may result in a toxic reaction in the newborn. Mega doses can accumulate and cause flushing and sweating. Antibiotics interfere with the absorption of this vitamin. Vitamin K can reduce the effectiveness of anti-clotting drugs.  |
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