The benefits of vitamin K

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WHEN get hurt, what makes the blood stop slowly? It is vitamin K. Imagine if the body lacks of vitamin K, the blood flow in the body will be disturbed and when bleeding, the body will be difficult to freeze it.

There are several types of Vitamin K, including vitamin K1 (phylloquinone), which is produced by plants, vitamin K2 (menaquinone) produced by bacteria in the digestive system, and the last is vitamin K3(menadione) which is artificial vitamins made ​​for those who unable to absorb it from food.

The needs for vitamin K is different between person, according to the standard RDA (Recommended Dietary Allowance), it is depends on human weight. For adults, it needs at least 1 microgram per day per kg of body weight.

So what can be a source of vitamin K? here they are :

• Green vegetables that have much leaves, like spinach, kale, katuk, as well as asparagus and cabbage.
• Various types of drink, such as cow’s milk, soy milk, and green tea.
• Probiotic foods that contain healthy bacteria active, for example yoghurt