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Vitamin K
and Health
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Vitamin K is among the less well known of the vitamins that are essential
parts of a healthy diet. Vitamin K serves many important purposes in
the body, and attention to ingesting the recommended daily intake levels
is necessary to the overall health of the body. In addition to the benefits
to physical health, Vitamin K has also been found to have cosmetic benefits
as well.
One of the most important purposes that Vitamin K serves in the body
is the control of blood clotting. In fact, it plays a significant role
in the production of thrombin, which is one of the most important of
the bodily substances related to blood clotting. Deficiencies can cause
frequent nosebleeds and internal bleeding. A deficiency in Vitamin K
is particularly serious for infants, especially those who are born prematurely,
as it can contribute bleeding in the brain.
Vitamin K is also important to the health of the bones. It is involved
both in their formation and in the repair of bones that are fractured
or otherwise damaged. Recent studies have found that Vitamin K may help
to prevent or at least decrease the severity of osteoporosis and other
bone diseases that cause what is called slow bone loss.
There are a variety of other physical benefits attributed to Vitamin
K. It is important to the proper growth and development of babies in
the uterus. There are very specific birth defects that are associated
with Vitamin K deficiency. These include flat nasal bridges, cupped
ears, shortened fingers and underdevelopment of the nose, mouth and
the middle area of the face.
However, with that said, it is important to remember that high levels
of Vitamin K should be avoided during the last trimester of pregnancy
because, as with all dietary supplements and medications, too much can
be dangerous for the baby. You should always discuss each and every
dietary supplement you take during your pregnancy with your healthcare
provider, even if it is something you’ve been taking for years and is
a substance you know well.
There are a variety of prescription medications that can interfere with
absorption or the body’s ability to use Vitamin K. In fact, high doses
of certain vitamins and minerals can do the same. It is important, then,
to discuss your supplement plan with a licensed nutritionist and, if
you are taking prescription medications, with your health care provider.
Vitamin K is very important to the body and must not be neglected or
used incorrectly.
The cosmetic uses of Vitamin K include success in treating those dark
circles under the eyes. Because of its anti-oxidant and anti-inflammatory
properties, research has found Vitamin K to be useful in combating the
visual signs of the aging of the skin.
Using dietary supplements that contain Vitamin K can be a safe and secure
means of making sure that the body meets the daily intake requirements
for this essential vitamin, provided that dosage instructions are followed
carefully. This is especially important during pregnancy, for although
Vitamin K plays a vital role in the normal growth and development of
the baby during pregnancy, too much can be toxic.
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