VItamin K (Fat souble) Flashcards
What are the food sources of Vitamin K?
Vitamin K is found in green leafy vegetables and a variety of other foods such as fish and fish liver oils.
What are the functions of vitamin K?
It has been shown to be required for the synthesis of several proteins required for the normal clotting of blood. It also acts as a coenzyme in the production of important proteins found in bone which is needed for the normal binding of calcium in the bone marrow.
Is there any defiencies of vitamin K?
A defiency of vitamin K is rarely seen because the vitamin is synthesised by bacteria present in the intestine as well as being present in a normal diet.
Who is vitamin K important for?
Premature babies as they have low levels, and it is now given to newborn babies in UK.
Is Excess rare or not?
Rare.
