What does vitamin K do for the body?

Vitamin K helps to make various proteins that are needed for blood clotting and the building of bones. Prothrombin is a vitamin K-dependent protein directly involved with blood clotting. Osteocalcin is another protein that requires vitamin K to produce healthy bone tissue.

How much vitamin K should you have a day?

Adults need approximately 1 microgram a day of vitamin K for each kilogram of their body weight. For example, someone who weighs 65kg would need 65 micrograms a day of vitamin K, while a person who weighs 75kg would need 75 micrograms a day.

What are the symptoms of low vitamin K?

The main symptom of vitamin K deficiency is bleeding (hemorrhage)—into the skin (causing bruises), from the nose, from a wound, in the stomach, or in the intestine. Sometimes bleeding in the stomach causes vomiting with blood. Blood may be seen in the urine or stool, or stools may be tarry black.

Is vitamin K harmful?

Vitamin K has not been shown to cause any harm. However, it can interact with some medications, particularly warfarin (Coumadin®)—see the information below.

Is vitamin K bad for your liver?

There is no evidence that vitamin K supplementation, in physiologic or even higher doses, causes serum enzyme elevations, liver injury or jaundice.

What are symptoms of too much vitamin K?

The effects of vitamin K toxicity can include jaundice in newborns, hemolytic anemia, and hyperbilirubinemia. Toxicity also blocks the effects of oral anticoagulants.

Which disease is caused due to lack of vitamin K?

Vitamin K deficiency bleeding (VKDB) is a bleeding problem that occurs in some newborns during the first few days of life. VKDB was previously called hemorrhagic disease of the newborn.

What happens if there is no vitamin K2 in the blood?

Without K2 to intercede, calcium particles can drift aimlessly and find their way onto arterial walls and organs, where they can build up over time. K2 helps steer calcium away from your arteries and soft tissues and helps transport it to your bones and teeth.

How much vitamin K2 should I take a day?

Vitamin K (K-2) (Menatetrenone) Amt Per Serving:5000 mcg % Daily Value :6250%,,Other Ingredients: Cellulose, silica and magnesium stearate. Take one (1) tablet daily with food. Store in a cool, dry place. These statements have not been evaluated by the FDA.

What is the best form of vitamin A for You?

Convenient Dry tablet: This formulation of Vitamin A is offered in a convenient, dry tablet form. This form is ideal for those who may have difficulty consuming other oil-based supplements Health Benifits: Vitamin A offers a variety of health benefits.

Is Nature Nature K2 good for calcium absorption?

Nature’s Life higher potency formula provides 5000 mcg of K2 in its mk-4 (Menatetrenone) form for fast absorption. Taking this K2 supplement regularly, along with calcium and vitamin D, may help support calcium absorption and distribution for strong bones and healthy cardiovascular function.