Vitamin K

Vitamin K is not a vitamin that is frequently mentioned despite having many nutritional benefits.  Vitamin K is a key component required for blood clotting as in sealing the wound when we get a cut.   It also helps to ensure that blood does not clot too thickly leading to heart disease.

It helps to combat calcification of blood vessels and heart valves which can lead to cardiovascular disease.  Insufficient intake of Vitamin K can lead to hardening of the arteries.  Vitamin K is also crucial for bone health and protects against the risk of fracture.

Others roles of Vitamin K include playing a role in inflammatory response, protection against liver and pancreatic cancer, helping to protect nerve cells against oxidative damage and to support the brain and nervous system structure.

Vitamin K is found in dark green vegetables such as broccoli or spinach, asparagus, cabbage, cauliflower, ripe tomato, romaine lettuce and thyme.

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