Vitamin K
K for Koagulation (Coagulation), Vitamin K is an essential component of our diet that helps to maintain some important and vital bodily functions. Types of Vitamin K Vitamin K occurs in two forms, available from different sources Vitamin K1 - from green leafy sources, largely responsible for blood clotting Vitamin K 2 - manufactured by human gut bacteria as also found in some fermented foods - this Vitamin K is vital for bone and heart health. Functions Maintain bone health - Vit K along with Vit D takes available calcium in the blood and layers it in bones. Assist wound healing Help in the clotting of blood - Blood has the unique ability to clot after an injury or trauma. This prevents the body from losing this precious fluid. Vitamin K assists in informing many of the proteins that help in the process of clotting, including Prothrombin. Prevent heart disease - since it channels out calcium from the blood to bones and teeth it prevents plaque formation in blood...