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Vitamin K 


  Vitamin K is one of the vitamins that have a solubility in fats, a yellow crystalline substance made by beneficial bacteria present in the small intestine in a sufficient quantity for the body if absorbed, and one of the advantages of this vitamin is that it is fixed against heat, but it is lost by alkaline acids and if exposed to light Corrupts, and we will learn in this article about the types of this vitamin, its sources, and the most important benefits for health.  

Types of vitamin K 


  • Vitamin K1: It is called phylloquinone, and it is found in many plants, especially green vegetables. This vitamin plays a role in promoting liver health. 
  • Vitamin K2: It is called Balminaquinone, and it is found in roasted foods, as is the case with fermented soybeans found in Asia. 
  • Vitamin K3: It is called menadione, but it is worth paying attention when taking it, because it is possible to cause poisoning when breastfeeding, and it is worth noting that food supplements use vitamin K of the first and second type, because they are non-toxic vitamins. 

Benefits of Vitamin K 


  • It protects against cardiovascular disease, as vitamin K2 helps to maintain calcium in the tissues and arteries, and when taking this vitamin with vitamin D, it prevents the occurrence of atherosclerosis. 
  • It protects against osteoporosis, as calcium and other minerals increase bone structure. 
  • It protects against cancer, according to the results of one of the studies published in the International Journal in September 2003 AD, vitamin K2 limits the growth and spread of cancer cells, especially lung cancer. 
  • It reduces menstrual pain experienced by many women, as it regulates hormones in the body. 
  • Prevent pregnant women from experiencing the nausea and vomiting that many pregnant women suffer from, as the cause of these symptoms is often a lack of vitamin K, but it is necessary to consult a doctor first before taking it. 

Sources of vitamin K 


  This vitamin can be obtained by eating many foods, the most important of which are dairy products, and vegetables in general, such as broccoli, cabbage, broccoli, and leafy vegetables in particular, such as lettuce and spinach. There is also a small percentage in eggs, meat, fish, and whole grains, so it is necessary to eat A balanced diet that includes the aforementioned foods in order to obtain what the body needs from this vitamin, bearing in mind that it is possible to take vitamin K as a dietary supplement by injection if necessary. 

Vitamin K deficiency 


  A deficiency of this vitamin is rare in the body because intestinal bacteria produce it in sufficient quantity, but it can happen if antibiotics are taken that kill these bacteria or because there are diseases in the digestive system, and symptoms that indicate this vitamin deficiency are difficult to heal wounds in a way Fast, bleeding nose and gums, and bruising under the skin.

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