Vitamins are substances required by the body to maintain good health and body functionality.
Some of the most important vitamins for the body include vitamin C which helps to deal with stress and strengthen the immune system, vitamin D which is essential for bone health and calcium absorption vitamin B (B12) which is necessary for the health of the nervous system and the production of blood but also vitamin K which helps in blood clotting and healthy bone function.
Vitamin K is a fat-soluble vitamin that plays an important role in improving health. Its main function is to contribute to good blood flow and healthy bone function.
Vitamin K allows blood to clot. If someone is deficient in vitamin K, they may experience problems with blood clotting. Also, vitamin K allows the healthy functioning of bones and the maintenance of their density. This can reduce the risk of osteoporosis as well.
In addition to protecting blood and bones, vitamin K has other health effects.
It offers protection to blood vessels, improves skin and hair health and can help reduce bad cholesterol levels.
Some studies suggest that what vitamin K does for the body is not limited to bone and blood health. It contributes to the relief of morning sickness and to the protection of cognitive (mental) ability. Vitamin K may even reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease and death. And recently, researchers discovered that a form of vitamin K acts as an antioxidant that might be key to preventing Alzheimer’s disease and other conditions.
Vitamin K is a fat-soluble vitamin found in many foods. The main sources of vitamin K include the following:
Green vegetables, such as spinach, broccoli, kale, and peas
White beans and black-eyed beans
Avocado, olive oil, and almonds
Eggs and meat, such as chicken and beef
Salmon, tuna, and other fatty fish.
Vitamin K is important for blood and bone health, as well as being involved in the blood clotting process. It is important to include sources of vitamin K in our diet to maintain good health.
The correct consumption of vitamin K depends on many factors. In general, the recommended intake of vitamin K for adults is regarding 90 micrograms per day.
However, there is no specific recommended daily allowance for vitamin K, as there is for other vitamins. In fact, recommended doses of vitamin K can vary depending on the person’s age, sex, diet and health.
If you have health problems or follow a special diet, you should consult your doctor or dietician regarding the recommended doses of vitamin K. In any case, it is important to have a variety of foods in your diet that contain vitamin K in order to ensure the enough consumption of this important vitamin.
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