The proper chemical name of vitamin K is Phylloquinoe. This vitamin is necessary mainly for the coagulation of blood.
Principle Sources
Spinach
Cabbage
Brussels sprouts
Synthesised by bacteria in the intestine
Fish livers
Alfafa
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Function
Essential for final stage of prothrombin synthesis in the liver. Therefore it is a necessary factor for the blood-clotting mechanism.
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Deficiency diseases and Symptoms
Mild deficiency leads to a prolonged blood clotting time.
Serious deficiency means blood fails to clot at all.
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