Foods That Are High In Vitamin K
A downloadable list of Foods High in Vitamin K is available to print out or you can read the online version below. If you need help downloading the list, check out these helpful tips . The Blood Clotting Vitamin
The most important function of vitamin K is that it helps with clotting of the blood.
This occurs through a complex chemical reaction that transforms prothrombin in the blood to thrombin. The result of this reaction is the formation of a blood clot which prevents hemorrhaging.
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Vitamin K is an essential vitamin required for protein modification and blood clotting.
Unless you are taking medication to prevent blood clots, like Warfarin or Coumadin, there is no known risk of vitamin K toxicity, and no reason not to eat a lot of it. If you are on Warfarin (Coumadin), please check the article on low vitamin K foods for a Warfarin diet. Foods high in vitamin K include leafy green vegetables (cooked and raw), broccoli, Brussels sprouts, cabbage, pickled cucumber, asparagus, kiwifruit, okra, green beans, and salad greens like lettuce.
The current daily value for Vitamin K is 120 micrograms (μg). Below is a list of foods high in vitamin K. For more, see the extended list of less common foods rich in vitamin K, or view, sort, and filter vitamin K foods using the nutrient ranking tool which lists over 200 foods high in vitamin.
20 Foods High In Vitamin K
While vitamin K deficiency is rare, less than optimal intake may impair your health over time.
Inadequate intake may cause bleeding, weaken your bones and potentially increase your risk of developing heart disease This article lists 20 foods that provide high amounts of vitamin K. Additionally, it includes 5 lists of vitamin K sources categorized by food grou.
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