Vitamin K

Written By Live Naturally
Dated: July 31, 2006

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Vitamin K is used by the body to regulate blood clotting and is taken in through food and also produced by bacteria in the small intestine.

The Recommended Daily Allowance is 80 micrograms and can be found in foods such as cauliflower, green vegetables, brussel sprouts and broccoli, soya beans,
potatoes, meat and green tea.

Signs of deficiency can be bleeding disorders. A 1 milligram dose is routinely given to newborn babies in the first few hours of life to prevent haemorrhaging.