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Importance of Vitamin K For Our Body

Posted by Sashikant on Mon, 16 Oct 2017

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What is Vitamin K Vitamin K, also known as anti-hemorrhagic and phytomenadione, is a fat-soluble vitamin (lipid solubility). In this way it needs fats ingested to be absorbed by the body. Functions in the body: - Act in the blood coagulation process; - Activate osteocalcin (important bone protein); - Inhibit vascular calcification, making it difficult to form plaques in the arteries. Health Problems Caused by Vitamin K Deficiency: - Hemorrhages - Deficiency in blood clotting process - Formation ... Read More

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