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Vitamin K is a family of chemically related substances called naphthoquinones. There are two major types of vitamin K that are important for humans: K1 and K2. Vitamin K1 (phylloquinone or phytonadione) is a natural nutrient found in green leafy vegetables. Vitamin K2 (menaquinones or MKs) in foods are mostly in the form of MK4 and MK7. You can convert vitamin K1 directly into MK4 within certain tissues in your body, and as long as you are getting enough vitamin K1, you are likely to be getting enough vitamin K2 (MK4 type). MK7 is a natural product of bacteria that live in your lower intestine. MK7 is also found in large amounts in the fermented Japanese soy product known as natto.
Vitamin K can:
- Allow your blood to clot normally
- Help protect against osteoporosis
- Prevent oxidative cell damage
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∙ 13y agofalse, K is just the element symbol of potassium.
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What is the difference between vitamin K and potassium?
Potassium is a mineral which helps the body to maintain the proper balance of water. Vitamin K is a vitamin which helps the blood to clot properly.
Where is vitamin k synthesized?
Type your answer here... VItamin k is required by the liver to synthesize proteins for blood clotting purposes you get vitamin k from leafy greens or an injection.
Which organ absorbs water and vitamin k from digested food?
The large intestine absorbs water from digested food. Vitamin K is absorbed by the small intestine. Normal bacteria in the intestine seem to have an important role in vitamin K absorption.
What is another name for vitamin K?
phytonadione
What population group has the highest risk for vitamin K deficiency?
African American
Is vitamin k and potassium the same thing?
Potassium is not a Vitamin, it is a mineral.
What is the difference between vitamin K and potassium?
Potassium is a mineral which helps the body to maintain the proper balance of water. Vitamin K is a vitamin which helps the blood to clot properly.
How do you spell potacium?
Vitamin K is potassium.
Which vitamin helps in blood clotting?
iron
What vitamins do pumpkins contain?
Vitamin A, Calcium, Lutein, Potassium and small amounts of folate, magnesium, Vitamin C, Vitamin K; and how much you get depends on how much you eat. :)
What are the nutrients in carrot?
vitamin A,B,and CNutrients in Carrots: * Vitamin B * Vitamin C * Vitamin D * Vitamin K * Calcium * Potassium * Magnesium
What vitamin and minerals pumpkin have?
Vitamin A, Calcium, Lutein, Potassium and small amounts of folate, magnesium, Vitamin C, Vitamin K; and how much you get depends on how much you eat. :)
Do apricots have vitamin c?
Apricots are a very good source of Vitamin C and Vitamin A. They are also a good source of Dietary Fiber and Potassium. They are very low in Cholesterol, Sodium and Saturated Bat. Their one drawback, nutritionally, is that a large portion of their calories comes from sugars.
Does Tang drink mix contain vitamin C or Potassium?
The sweetener in Tang, acesulfame K, has a bit of potassium in it. The K in the name used for that sweetener is there because of the potassium. In fact, Kraft lists acesulfame potassium as an ingredient. But there isn't a lot of potassium in Tang. Use the link below to see the Kraft information on their product.
Is there vitamin k in sweet lime?
no. But it does have a LOT of vitamin C, a good bit of potassium, and some calcium, iron, phosphorus, and fiber.
Which vitamin is found in tomato and potato?
potatoes : vitamin c, vitamin a, they also contain thiamine, niacin, iron, carbohydrates tomatoes : potassium, b- carotene (vitamin a) and (vitamin c), lycopence
Does banana pepper have vitamin k?
No, but they are high in carbohydrates (mainly sugar), potassium, and vitamins C and A, and they are also low in protein and fat.Vitamin K is found chiefly in leafy green vegetables such as spinach, Swiss chard, cabbage, kale, cauliflower, broccoli, and brussels sprouts; some fruits such as avocado and kiwifruit, but not in Banana.
