Vitamin
K Reference
Recommended
Daily
Allowance:
10mg
(men);
8mg
(women)
Benefits:
Helps
the
blood
to clot
properly.
Promotes
normal
growth
and
development.
Best
absorbed
if taken
with
a fatty
food.
Most
people
have
adequate
amounts
of vitamin
K (the
body
can
produce
it)
and
do not
have
to supplement.
The
exception
being
those
who
have
cystic
fibrosis.
Sources:
Cauliflower,
broccoli,
spinach,
kale,
green
tea,
cheddar
and
camembert
cheese,
Brussels
sprouts.
Deficiencies:
Abnormal
blood
clotting
and
bruising.
Toxicity
Warning:
Large
doses
may
impair
liver
function.
May
cause
brain
damage
in infants.
Consult
your
doctor
if you
have:
liver
disease,
cystic
fibrosis,
intestinal
problems,
upcoming
surgery.
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